Sexual assault, abuse and, child molestation occur once every 73 seconds in the U.S., according to the Rape Abuse Incest National Network. Approximately 10% of sexual abuse victims are children. After children, the most vulnerable are patients in hospitals and nursing facilities. Hospitals and Medical Facilities Have a Heightened Duty to Protect Patients Hospitals, health […]
Personal Injury
Delivering a Miracle – Case Study: $10.1 Million Judgment on a $50,000 Policy
What would you tell a distraught mother of a 12-year-old child Can you identify the red flags in the following facts? November 14 was a sunny fall afternoon when Rasheed Hilson, age 12, left a basketball game at Morrill Middle School in San Jose. Outside the gym, he chatted with friends before seeing his bus. […]
Top Two Factors that Determine the Value of Your Personal Injury Claim
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 25 million Americans seek emergency room care for unintentional, accidental injuries each year. Approximately 3 million people require emergency medical care for injuries in California alone. If you were hurt due to the negligence of another party, you may be entitled to compensation through a […]
Addiction and Personal Injury
In my personal injury practice, it is uncommon to encounter a survivor of a severe injury who becomes addicted to pain killers. On the other hand, most clients are concerned that the medications prescribed for them will lead to addiction. The truth is that pain killers promote movement and healing. They should be taken as […]
Spinal Cord Injuries: Protecting Your Rights
While any accident can have a person’s life turned upside down, the diagnosis of a spinal cord injury is particularly tragic and devastating for the victim and their family. The spinal cord is a complex organization of nerve cells that are responsible for all of the body’s movement and sensation and a small amount of […]
