When car accident victims in California seek compensation, they usually deal with an insurance company rather than the reckless motorists who injured them. This places them in a difficult position because insurance claims adjusters are usually experienced...
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Slipping and falling in a supermarket
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Nov 28, 2023 | Premises Liability
Persons walking around in a California supermarket have a reasonable expectation of safety. The same applies to walking outside the supermarket in areas under the supermarket’s control. Unfortunately, accidents and oversights happen, which could lead to a...
Can banning right turns at red lights reduce California pedestrian fatalities?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Nov 9, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
Turning right after stopping at a red light in California is legal. Some lawmakers and citizens want to ban turning right at a red light. A rise in the number of pedestrians killed or injured in motor vehicle accidents has caused some people to rethink the safety of...
Women are at greater risk for misdiagnosed heart attacks
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Nov 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
When a doctor misdiagnoses a heart attack, it can be a fatal mistake. For instance, maybe a doctor thinks that a patient is suffering from stress or even heartburn due to their diet. The doctor may tell the patient that they just need to take some over-the-counter...
What are the main types of car accidents in California?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Oct 26, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
California has around 57,000 car accidents per year. Rear impacts and head-on collisions are two of the most common types of accidents in this state. Rear impact Most rear impacts are from drivers who are distracted or following too close to your bumper. In both of...
Some common causes of medication errors
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Oct 11, 2023 | Medication Errors
Every day, patients in California are injured by medication errors. These can occur when a patient is given too much or too little of the correct medication or when they are given the wrong medication altogether. Here are four common reasons why a patient may be...
Claims for lost wages after an auto accident
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Sep 27, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
An automobile accident could leave someone suffering from injuries that leave them incapacitated. It could be weeks or months before the person recovers and gains lost mobility and physical capabilities. During that recovery period, the person could be out of work and...
If you are injured by a reckless driver
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Sep 14, 2023 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Speeding, failing to maintain a lane or operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol are common examples of reckless driving. If you are involved in an accident caused by a reckless driver, you may have grounds for legal action. In California, you...
What is involved in medical malpractice?
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Sep 11, 2023 | Personal Injury
Many patients are dissatisfied with the treatment they have received from doctors in California. However, simply being unhappy with your diagnosis and treatment and suffering medical malpractice are vastly different. Medical malpractice occurs when healthcare...
How to proceed after a wrongful cancer diagnosis
On Behalf of Chihak & Associates | Aug 29, 2023 | Cancer Misdiagnosis
When people in California or anywhere in the country receive a cancer diagnosis, they experience a surge of emotions. They may wonder if they will be able to beat the cancer, or they may feel the cancer is too advanced and that they only have a short time left with...
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