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Did you know that malpractice applies to professional services such as attorneys, accountants, and engineers? When people hear the term “malpractice” we tend to only think of doctors, nurses, or hospital staff. But this is far from the truth. Professional services are held to a higher standard. When we seek these services we understand that we are paying for their…
When we enter hospitals we have this assumption that the doctor and their staff know best, and we should. Doctors have to go through such rigorous training that they do know more than most. Doctors carry the responsibility and burden of taking the best course of action for a patient. Sometimes, though, the best course of action does not always…
Going to the hospital should mean you are in trusted hands. The building is full of trained professionals who know exactly what they’re doing and are expected to treat you with a duty of care. They have gone through years and years of schooling and have taken an oath. It’s safe to say that your health should be in high…
As an increasing number of foreign manufacturers begin importing their products into the U.S. to expand their consumer reach, American consumers are concerned about not being able to hold foreign manufacturers liable for defective products. A Jan. 2018 article by Forbes stated that foreign manufacturers were now making more cars in the U.S. than U.S. companies. Foreign companies are competing…
As much as we hate hospitals, sometimes we have no choice but to spend days, weeks, or months at the hospital to treat an injury or illness. And while we entrust our lives, health, and wellbeing to doctors and nurses, there is always a risk of encountering an inexperienced and incompetent medical professional. In fact, even if you are being…
Some people in California do not know the difference between wrongful death and murder, but knowing that difference may be critical to recovering damages for the loss of your loved one. Wrongful death and murder are part of two completely different court systems, tort, and criminal, and the only thing wrongful death and murder cases have in common is that…
If you are reading this, chances are you are a minor under the age of 18 or a parent of a minor. You also probably know by now that under California law, if a minor is injured and receives a settlement from the at-fault party, the minor will not be able to access these funds until after he or she…
EMTs and paramedics have a tough job. For them, every day is stressful because each call they go on is different. If you have ever had to call 911 for yourself or a loved one, then you understand the importance of what they do. However, mistakes can be made by EMS providers. Sometimes they are smaller mistakes, ones that would…
We entrust doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals with providing care when we are injured, ensuring we stay in good health—and even with our very lives. When one of these professionals does something negligent, it can lead to severe injury or even death. Medical malpractice is a serious offense, and it can lead to pain and suffering that lasts long…
A 22-year-old Pasadena man has been charged in the hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist in 2016, according to a report from KTLA. The suspect, Donte Antoine Fox, was charged with multiple counts in relation to the crash on Monday, July 2 by the Los Angeles County District Attorney. This is at least the second time Fox has faced serious…