Investigation: Rampant Prescription Errors at California Nursing Homes

Elder Abuse, Personal Injury, Privacy / Dolan Law Firm

Recent investigations by the California Department of Public Health found some shocking news about California nursing homes. In 18 out of the 32 investigations – all but one in the Bay Area – pharmacists responsible for reviewing the medication of nursing home residents regularly allowed medically inappropriate and potentially fatal antipsychotic medications and did not […]

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Asiana to boost pilot skills after San Fran plane crash

Personal Injury / Dolan Law Firm

South Korea’s Asiana Airlines Inc. recently announced that it will strengthen its pilot training program. This announcement comes after the July 6th crash of an Asiana Boeing 737 at the San Francisco International Airport.

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Passengers Sue Asiana Airlines after San Fran crash

Personal Injury / Dolan Law Firm

Two airplane passengers have sued Asiana Airlines Inc. after suffering injuries in the recent airplane crash at the San Francisco International Airport. The Asiana plane crashed on July 6, injuring 181 people and killing three. The passengers allege that the crew was negligent in failing to monitor flight conditions and ensure that the plane

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Should You Pursue A Personal Injury Claim?

Personal Injury / Dolan Law Firm

What to Consider When Deciding to Pursue an Injury Claim San Francisco Personal Injury Attorneys You were hurt in a car accident or fell in a retail store. Your spouse became seriously ill because a doctor repeatedly misdiagnosed him or her. Your grandparent suffered a broken arm because the staff at the nursing home used

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S.F. Woman Wins Abortion Lawsuit

Personal Injury, Privacy / Dolan Law Firm

The Examiner by Daniel Evans Friday, February 23, 2001A woman who remained pregnant following a botched abortion three years ago has been awarded $672,610 from Planned Parenthood.As the court clerk read the jury’s award Wednesday, the woman, whose fetus lost two limbs in the abortion attempt before being terminated moths later, lowered her head and

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Make Wishes Clear Before Undergoing A Major Surgery

Personal Injury, Privacy / Dolan Law Firm

Jim G from Russian Hill asks; “I am going to have surgery to repair a brain aneurism the doctors have told me that my brain could be damaged during the surgery. I am concerned about what would happen to me if I were rendered incapacitated by the surgery. If something happens to me and prevents

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Foodborne Allergens, Harm Could Be Cause For Lawsuit

Personal Injury / Dolan Law Firm

Jackie T from Forest Hills asks; “Last week you talked about someone injured by biting into food that had a piece of metal in it. What is the law if I am allergic and the restaurant serves me food without telling me that it has cooked it with something that I am allergic to? What

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Broken Tooth Might Be Eatery’s Fault

Personal Injury / Dolan Law Firm

James D. from Dogpatch asks, “I was out to dinner the other night and I bit into my dinner and I broke my tooth on something. Am I entitled to recover my expenses for my dental bills? What is the law on this?”

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Death Alone Can’t Stop Court Cases

Personal Injury, Wrongful Death / Dolan Law Firm

Mike B, asks Q: “What happens if during a personal injury, or medical malpractice case, the plaintiff succumbs to their injuries and dies? Does it cause a new action to be filed or simply the old one to be amended ? And more importantly does it affect the damages that can be recovered?A: There are

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Injured on the Job: Workers Comp Claim or Personal Injury Lawsuit or Both?

Personal Injury / Dolan Law Firm

As a result of lat week’s column on workers’ compensation, I received a great deal of positive feedback and further questions. As a follow-up, Vilma G. asks Q: “If a driver working for a trucking company was involved in an accident that seems to have not been his fault, I can understand if he does

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