Recent Blog Posts
Do I Have A Medical Malpractice Case?
Medical malpractice generally occurs when a healthcare professional breaks away from the standard of care when providing treatment to a patient, and that break from the standard of care (referred to as a breach) causes injury to the patient. Standard of care is a technical legal term usually defined as accepted procedures and practices… Read More »
How to Sue a Municipality for Faulty Construction
Statutory Basis for Liability The starting point for establishing liability under the California Government Torts Claim Act (Act) is §815(a), which mandates that “a public entity is not liable for an injury, whether such injury arises out of an act or omission of the public entity of a public employee, or any other person.”… Read More »
What is Nursing Home Neglect?
Nursing home facilities have proliferated in the past decade as baby boomers enter their senior years. There are over 16,000 nursing homes in the US with approximately 1.5 million residents. The number is expected to rise rapidly in the next decade as boomers turn 85, the age of over 50% of nursing home residents…. Read More »
Elder Fraud and Financial Exploitation
It is a sad fact that elder fraud and exploitation of our senior citizens is not uncommon and that people posing in various roles, either legitimately or not, have robbed people of their life savings in some cases or their homes through mortgage fraud and other schemes. Older citizens are far more vulnerable to… Read More »
Bicycle Commuting Safety in Los Angeles
If any American community is known for its traffic or motor vehicle culture, it is Los Angeles. LA is home to endless freeways and strip malls, traffic snarls, smog and a dearth of bicycle lanes though the city has installed over 200 miles of bike lanes in the past few years. Still, there are… Read More »
Motorcycle Safety on Angeles Crest
The Angeles Crest is called a scenic byway for a good reason. It is one of the most beautiful scenic roadways in the country rivaling the scenic wonders you can see from California’s Highway 1 or while riding though the Blue Ridge Mountains. For motorcycle riders, a ride on this 66 mile mountain road… Read More »
What Do I Do When Insurance Won’t Cover My Injury?
When a driver causes a vehicle accident, the injured driver’s insurance company pays for the damages and injuries, and then collects from the responsible party’s insurance company. The insurance company will only pay for the coverage purchased by the insurance holder. California has low insurance requirements, as shown below, which can lead to an… Read More »
My Business Partner Owes Me Money
“Honesty is the best policy . . . when there is money in it.” – Mark Twain Clearly, not everyone is honest with money matters. When it comes to a current or former business partner, there are specific steps to take in the attempt to recover money owed. The Contract The first and most… Read More »
A Biker Caused a Vehicle Accident, Am I Still at Fault?
Collisions between adult cyclists and automobiles are relatively rare occurrences. Knowing the law and what to do after a vehicle accident with a cyclist can reduce the stress caused by these fairly rare events. Unlike pedestrians, bicycle riders must follow the same rules of the road as cars, such as obeying traffic lights and… Read More »
Fighting a Cell Phone Ticket in California
In 2009, California becameone of many states to enact laws restricting the use of mobile phones, or cell phones, while operating a vehicle. The Three Laws: 1. Ban on Handheld Cell Phones The first law bans all drivers from using handheld cell phones while operating any kind of vehicle. 2. The Hands-free Cell Phone… Read More »
