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It depends on the circumstances, but your family member may be able to sue the prison. Recently, a diabetic inmate in Georgia won $550,000 after his leg was amputated. The man slipped and fell, opening up a cut above his ankle. As a diabetic, he was prone to infection, but the wound was allowed to become toxic and he ultimately needed an amputation. Although inmates do forfeit many of their legal rights when they enter prison, they are still entitled to receive the same medical treatment as other patients if they become ill or suffer an injury. Simply because a …

Residents of Los Angeles rely on all forms of public transportation and alternatives to driving their own vehicles on LA’s crowded streets. Every day, thousands of people in the city ride buses and trains, or take taxis or other forms of public transportation to get to and from work, school, or other destinations. Public transportation providers and their employees have a duty to ensure passenger safety. Passenger safety includes providing proper maintenance for vehicles, operating vehicles safely, and protecting the safety of passengers waiting and train stations or bus stops. The potential for serious injuries while riding public transportation can …

Medical malpractice can take a variety of forms. In some cases, it is obvious – a surgical procedure is done incorrectly, and the patient suffers harm as a result. In other cases, it is not as overt. A doctor may fail to follow up with a patient, may fail to review a test result, or may fail to prescribe the right follow-up medication or test. A failure of a doctor to follow up can lead to catastrophic injuries by the patient or even death. In some cases, a doctor will order a test, but the laboratory will fail to complete …

Hit and run accidents, in which the driver of a vehicle hits another vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist and then flees the scene, can be among the worst types of automobile accidents. Not only has the driver caused injuries and damaged the property of another person, but also left the scene, leaving the accident victims without taking any responsibility. There are some legal options available for the victims of hit and run accidents. It is much easier now than ever before to find hit and run drivers using surveillance cameras, the internet, and other tools. Fortunately, even if the driver is …

It is your obstetrician’s job to monitor the health of both you and your child during pregnancy, and to do everything possible to protect your health. If you or your child suffered a serious injury during pregnancy or childbirth, it could be a result of medical malpractice on the part of your doctor. You may wish to pursue a legal case against your obstetrician for malpractice if that occurs. There are a number of medical conditions that can impact both a mother and a child during pregnancy. The most common is pre-eclampsia. All qualified obstetricians are aware of the dangerous …

Unfortunately, many gays and lesbians have suffered discrimination, as well as harassment, in the workplace because of their sexual orientation. Sexual orientation discrimination was much more prevalent in years past than today, but it does still occur in the workplace. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, discrimination based on certain characteristics is illegal, including sex, race, religion, and more. Title VII does not forbid discrimination based on sexual orientation. However, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has ruled that job discrimination against gays and lesbians could be considered discrimination based on sex and is therefore illegal. In …

I’m sorry to hear that you were involved in an accident with a driver who was drunk or extremely reckless. You may be entitled to punitive damages after your accident. You should speak with an attorney who is experienced in handling personal injury matters about the legal options available to you. When an automobile accident is caused by a driver’s negligence, the victims of the accident are entitled to receive compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and other considerations. If the driver was acting very irresponsibly, such as by driving while intoxicated or driving …

I’m sorry to hear of your rollover crash. In the 1990s and early 2000s, sports utility vehicles were notorious for rolling over during accidents. Fortunately, safety measures that have been introduced in recent years have greatly reduced the odds of an SUV rolling over during an accident. Rollovers do still occur – according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 10,000 people are killed each year in rollover accidents. Because of their size, SUVs are much more prone to roll over in an accident than smaller passenger vehicles. SUVs have a higher center of gravity and a narrower body, …

Most people with health issues will do anything they need to get better. In some instances, a doctor or a surgeon may tell the patient that surgery is the best option or the only option. But what happens when that surgery led to the patient’s condition declining? An attorney can help. Surgeries also carry some risks – in some cases, minor, and in other cases, major risks. Because of those risks, surgery is often a last resort. Most patients can never truly understand the risks involved in surgery and the odds of success. Therefore, patients rely on experienced surgeons and …

I’m sorry to hear about your accident. Being involved in an accident with a semi-truck can be terrifying, not to mention deadly. Typically, semi-trucks weigh several tons and often travel at high rates of speed. If a standard passenger vehicle is hit, the results can be devastating. Truck drivers in Los Angeles are under tremendous pressure. Not only do they have to deliver loads on time, they typically deal with a lot of traffic and other hazardous driving conditions. This can lead to poor decisions and irresponsible behavior on the part of the truck drivers, trucking companies, maintenance companies, and …

Dental injuries can be incredibly expensive. Dental insurance often requires huge payments up front to the dentist before any coverage applies. Caps and crowns can take a lot of work from a dentist. If dental surgery is involved, the bill can be thousands of dollars. If you injured a tooth in an accident, you may wish to speak with an attorney who can help you seek coverage for your damages. If you have damaged a tooth in an automobile accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, workplace accident, slip and fall accident, or another type of accident, your first immediate need is …

As a family with a deceased loved one, you have the right to have your loved one’s remains dealt with quickly, in accordance with your family’s wishes, and in a respectful manner. Unfortunately, there are funeral homes which do not live up to those standards. When a deceased family member or friend is not treated with a high standard of care, that can be devastating to an already-grieving family. When a loved one dies, family members often gather for a funeral, wake, burial, cremation, memorial service, or other way in which to honor the life of the deceased. Family members …