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It is very common for medical professionals to obtain consent before performing medical procedures. Patients have the right to make informed decisions about the kind of care they receive. Medical professionals should inform the patients about certain issues so that patients can make those decisions. Normally, doctors should explain the procedure being performed, the types of risks involved, any potential benefits to the procedure, and any alternatives that exist. In some cases, medical professionals do not need to inform patients prior to giving treatment. If a doctor is not providing detailed care, consent is not needed. For example, if a …

I’m sorry to hear that you are being harassed at work because you are transgender. Anyone who is sexually harassed at work has a cause of action against the employer. Sadly, surveys show that a high percentage of transgender individuals are harassed and/or mistreated on the job. Under both state and federal law, it is illegal to sexually harass anyone at work for any reason. Harassment could include comments of a sexual nature or offensive remarks about a person’s sex or gender. The harassment has to be so frequent or severe that it creates a hostile or offensive workplace environment. …

Tragically, a female student from the University of South Carolina was killed after she accidentally got into a vehicle, believing it was her Uber ride. The woman, who was a 21-year-old from New Jersey, climbed into a black four-door Chevy Impala after a night out with friends. She believed that the vehicle was her Uber ride. Later, turkey hunters found her body in a wooded area with multiple sharp force injuries. A 24-year-old man was charged with her alleged kidnapping and murder. The woman’s death has already prompted some South Carolina lawmakers to take action to protect rideshare riders. Two …

A Washington, D.C. woman is suing Uber for negligence, among other claims, after she says she was sexually assaulted by one of the company’s drivers. The woman says that Uber alleges that it is a safe mode of transportation for women, especially women who have been drinking, when instead the company puts its female customers in danger. According to the lawsuit, the woman was sexually assaulted by an Uber driver in April 2018. She told a social worker, who contacted the police. The police were able to collect DNA evidence linking the man to the assault. He pleaded guilty and …

I’m sorry to hear about your situation. Being a new mom and going back to work can be stressful, but it can be made worse by an uncooperative employer. It’s important that you familiarize yourself with your legal rights and if you believe they are being violated, that you speak with an employment attorney. Since 2010, a federal law called Break Time for Nursing Mothers has given breastfeeding women the right to take breaks at work to pump. The law amended the Fair Labor Standards Act to require employers to provide basic accommodations to breastfeeding mothers at work. Under the …

Road construction in Los Angeles seems to be constantly ongoing. The heavy traffic and climate mean that ongoing roadwork is necessary to keep the roads safe. It can be very easy to get used to seeing cones and construction barriers on the side of the roads. However, drivers must be aware that despite how many construction zones there may be, accidents in road construction zones pose a danger to both road construction crews and motorists. There are a couple of common factors involved in traffic accidents that occur in road construction areas. The first is speeding. Drivers often fail to …

I’m sorry to hear that you had an accident in Los Angeles. Personal injury cases can be frustrating and lengthy. However, you can improve your chances of getting a good settlement. First, after an accident in which you are injured, you must take care of your health. Your settlement will most likely hinge on the extent of your injuries. You must go to the doctor if you have been injured. You also must follow all of the doctor’s orders concerning your treatment and follow up. If you fail to go to the doctor at all, it will appear as if …

I am very sorry to hear that your child was injured during childbirth. The birth of a child is supposed to be a happy time, and when the negligence of a medical professional causes injuries, you should speak with a medical malpractice attorney about your legal options. Forceps deliveries are a type of assisted childbirth. In a forceps delivery, a health care provider uses forceps to help guide the child’s head out of the birth canal. Forceps are an instrument that looks like a pair of large spoons. Forceps deliveries are normally only performed if there is some type of …

Employers have a legal duty to their employees to provide a safe workplace. However, industrial settings like warehouses and factories have higher than average rates of injuries. Employees who are injured on the job in Los Angeles deserve to be fairly compensated for their injuries. There are a lot of types of industrial workplaces, including warehouses, factories, refineries, chemical plants, energy plants, and others. Every environment is different but a common factor is that industrial work is more dangerous and causes more injuries to workers than other jobs. Some common types of industrial accidents can involve falling objects, falls, forklift …

After receiving the news of a pregnancy, one of the mother’s first thoughts may be how to take time off work. Employers often do not appreciate too many days missed because of a medical condition. In serious situations, an employer may terminate an employee who has taken too many days off work. Fortunately, both federal law and California law allow employees to take time off from work in certain situations. In those cases, the employer must allow the employee to return to work. The federal law that gives time off work is the Family and Medical Leave Act. The California …

A woman is suing Uber in Los Angeles Superior Court following an alleged assault in 2017. The lawsuit claims the assault occurred while she was riding in Uber and was intoxicated. The woman, who is only identified as Jane Doe, filed the lawsuit late last month, alleging sexual battery, negligence, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and intentional and negligent misrepresentation. The lawsuit is seeking damages in an unspecific amount. The plaintiff claims that she attended a wedding in Glendale in October 2017 and became intoxicated. She lived less than a mile away, so a friend arranged for an Uber driver …

It can be difficult to place a loved one into a nursing home. In most cases, family members do that as a last resort when they cannot provide care to family members. Nursing homes are expected to provide a high level of care to their residents. However, many nursing homes fail in their duties. It is not uncommon for nursing homes to neglect their patients, who may then ultimately pass away as a result of the neglect. Preventing premature deaths in nursing homes is not difficult. If a premature death happens as a result of poor treatment, it is critical …