When a physician or medical professional fails to provide a patient with the standard health care treatment, it is considered medical malpractice here in California and across the country. According to a study Johns Hopkins Medicine conducted last year, failure to...
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California legislature gives more protection to bicyclists
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 124 Californians lost their lives in fatal bicycle accidents in 2012, accounting for 4.3 percent of all traffic deaths. The agency recommends several ways that cyclists can remain safe, such as riding in...
Simply going for a walk can put you at risk in California
It seems innocent enough: You are looking for some exercise or an economical way to get to work, so you decide to go by foot. At Nield Law Group, APC, we have seen too many cases in which a pedestrian is seriously injured – or worse – as a result of a car crash. It is...
Should I file a personal injury claim?
If you have suffered a serious injury or illness as a result of someone else’s negligence, it is important to understand the rules governing the process. For example, according to The Judicial Branch of California, you must file a lawsuit within two years of the date...
Diagnostic errors dominate medical malpractice claims
According to the Journal of Patient Safety, between 210,000 and 400,000 people die every year because of a medical mistake. Based on these numbers, the Journal of the American Medical Association determined that medical negligence has become the third leading cause of...