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One of the most common questions clients have for an attorney after an injury is, “How much is my claim worth?” While there is no simple answer to this question, there are some common factors used to determine how much you may receive after an accident or injury caused by someone else’s negligence. The Basics...
In most injury cases in the state of California, an injured person has three years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. If, however, your injury was caused by a public entity, you time limit is much shorter. In California, you must file a claim against a government entity within six months...
In February, the UCLA Medical Center made national news after an outbreak of a bacteria known as carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, or CRE. The bacteria, which is resistant to antibiotics, spread after a contaminated endoscope was used on several patients. Two people died, and five more were infected. When a hospital is responsible for spreading a disease...
Many car accidents have a clear-cut cause—someone was not paying attention, or rear-ended another driver, or was driving while intoxicated. In these cases, it can be easy to determine who is to blame. However, when a driver has a medical emergency behind the wheel, like a heart attack or a stroke, is the driver to blame?...
When a person suffers a brain injury, the immediate concern is what type of long-term damage the injury will cause. Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, often result in physical, mental, and emotional disabilities that may never heal. Even if a person with a TBI is able to resume some normal function after treatment and therapy,...
It is no secret that the American population is aging. As the baby boomers reach retirement age and beyond, the average age of the population of the United States will dramatically increase, and our country’s most urgent medical needs will change. A study by the Journal of Neurosurgery indicates that the country’s medical practice is...
Millions of Americans go through life with a pre-existing condition. Whether it’s a back injury that won’t heal, a condition you’ve had since birth, or a chronic illness that affects which medications you can take, a pre-existing condition can make you more vulnerable to being injured again by someone else’s negligence, including your doctor. When...
According to a new study, doctors may be able to assess patients for traumatic brain injuries (TBI) by using the patient’s sense of smell. The study involved 231 military members who were being treated for injuries at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The soldiers were all evaluated for brain injuries, and also had their...
The birth of a child should be a joyous experience. For thousands of parents, however, what should have been a day of celebration turns into a day of mourning after their child suffers a birth injury. For every 1000 infants born in the United States, approximately 6 to 8 will be injured during birth. These...
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors is implementing a corrective action plan to improve communication between medical practitioners and emergency hospital services in Los Angeles as part of a settlement with a man left paralyzed after treatment. Justin Malone was injured in a motorcycle crash in 2010. His aorta was ruptured, and was repaired with...
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