California drivers might be safe drivers most of the time, but that doesn't mean they won't fall into reckless driving patterns occasionally. Unfortunately, it just takes one instance of reckless driving to get into a severe motor vehicle accident. What is reckless...
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3 common car accident injuries
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Mar 29, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Unfortunately, car accidents happen in California every day. Distracted drivers that are trying to reach their destination quickly cause a lot of accidents. Drivers that get behind the wheel while they are drunk, under the influence of drugs or sleep-deprived are also...
What types of cancer are commonly misdiagnosed?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Mar 16, 2022 | Cancer Misdiagnosis
California residents trust their doctors and expect the best care from them. Sadly, certain types of cancer are commonly misdiagnosed, which can have devastating effects on patients and their families. How often is cancer misdiagnosed? Data shows that 10 to 28% of all...
The increasing distractions on the road
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Mar 14, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
The percentage of motor vehicle accidents in California is still rising. None of the major car manufacturers could have foreseen the reasons why. Building new safety features with cameras and sensors has only had a small impact. Where society is headed is unknown in...
Cancer accounts for one-third of misdiagnoses
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Mar 1, 2022 | Cancer Misdiagnosis
Misdiagnoses are one of the leading reasons why diagnostic errors occur. This common mistake often leads to people filing medical malpractice lawsuits in California if serious injuries or death occur as a result. A cancer misdiagnosis is one of the most serious errors...
Why you should see a doctor after a car crash
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Feb 18, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
When you have been involved in a car crash in California, you may not think of visiting a doctor after the incident if you don't believe you have any injuries. You may feel shaken up and think primarily about getting your vehicle fixed or wondering what legal...
Explaining Medicare’s “never events” policy
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Feb 17, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
If you have been hospitalized in recent times, take heed. There is a policy implemented by Medicare that you should know about. This is known as the "Never Events" policy. Under this ruling, Medicare has officially stopped paying for a number of issues that can result...
Premises liability and factors in litigation
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Feb 16, 2022 | Premises Liability
Premises liability is a legal doctrine that requires property owners to keep property reasonably safe. It allows an injured party in California to sue a property owner after being injured by defective property or a lack of maintenance. However, determining fault can...
Common surgical errors
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Feb 16, 2022 | Surgical Error
Surgical errors are some of the most frequent causes of medical malpractice lawsuits in California. These errors can have potentially deadly consequences, so it is important to be aware of what they can be and the impact they can have. Serious surgical mistakes One...
Health disorders that are difficult to diagnose
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Feb 16, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
Getting diagnosed and treated for the wrong disease may be detrimental when you're a California resident as you won't be receiving the proper plan of care. Recognizing the symptoms of the five following diseases may help arm you against this unwanted predicament....
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