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| January 29, 2010 |
| Marlon Brando’s Ex Sues Hospital in Wrongful Death Lawsuit |
| Posted By Law Office of Gerald L. Marcus |
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A Los Angeles hospital is at the center of a
wrongful death lawsuit after being sued by none other than film star Marlon Brando’s ex-wife.
Anna Kashfi is suing CHA Health Systems and the doctors at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in charge of her son’s treatment. She claims the hospital was “reckless in providing medical care and monitoring Christian.”
Christian Brando, son of Kashfi and Brando, died from pneumonia in 2008.
Kashfi, who claims the hospital is responsible for her son’s death, is seeking an unspecified amount in damages.
Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
If your loved one has died after receiving medical treatment, you may have grounds to file a wrongful death-medical malpractice lawsuit. Medical malpractice laws state that victims have the right to be compensated if they can prove three things:
- The doctor/hospital named in the lawsuit had an understood duty of care to the victim, and
- The doctor/hospital breeched that duty of care, and
- The victim suffered an injury or death because of that breech
If you need help filing a medical malpractice or wrongful death lawsuit, or if you are simply interesting in learning more about your legal rights and options, a
Los Angeles personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus would be happy to meet with you during a
FREE consultation. For more information, please
contact the office by calling
(888) 203-PAIN!
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| January 28, 2010 |
| DUI Suspected in 3-Car Accident |
| Posted By Law Office of Gerald L. Marcus |
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A driver responsible for a three-car collision on the 10 Freeway last week is suspected of driving under the influence.
The accident occurred around 9:50 a.m. on the 10 Freeway in San Bernardino. Two California Highway Patrol officers were responding to the scene of an accident after a Cathedral City woman lost control of her vehicle in the rain and spun out. Luckily there were no injuries.
The woman and the two officers were waiting in the center divider, out of traffic’s way, for a tow truck to arrive when the police cruiser was rear-ended by 45-year-old Gordon Wilson. Wilson’s car hit the officers’ cruiser, which then hit the woman’s car.
The woman suffered no injuries, the officers reported only minor injuries, but Wilson suffered major injuries.
Wilson was taken to the hospital and later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Police are still investigating the accident.
Recovering Damages in a Drunk Driving Accident
Because Wilson caused the accident he likely won’t be able to recover damages in a personal injury lawsuit. In order to win an auto accident lawsuit, a victim must prove another person’s negligent actions caused or contributed to the accident. In this case, drunk driving is one of the most blatant forms of negligence, so the officers and the woman would have grounds to file an injury lawsuit against Wilson to compensate them for their pain and suffering, emotional distress, property damage, and medical bills.
If you are interested in learning more about filing a
car accident lawsuit, a
Los Angeles personal injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus would be happy to discuss your rights to compensation during a free consultation. To schedule an appoint,
contact the office today by calling
(888) 203-PAIN!
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| January 22, 2010 |
| Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim |
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One of the most common questions asked by potential clients is, “How do I know if I have a valid personal injury claim?” At the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus we offer free consultations to anyone who has been involved in an accident or has sustained a serious injury. Under California persona injury laws, you have the right to file a lawsuit in pursuit of compensation if your accident or injury was caused by the negligent, reckless, or wanton actions of another. We know that sometimes proving negligence can be difficult, which is why we offer the free consultation. At the consultation, a skilled
Los Angeles personal injury attorney will review the facts of your case to determine if you have a valid claim. If we feel your claim is valid, we would be happy to provide you with the experienced legal counsel and representation needed to file a personal injury lawsuit.
At the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus we offer representation to clients throughout
Los Angeles,
Pasadena,
Santa Clarita,
Simi Valley,
Thousand Oaks,
Moorpark, the
Antelope Valley, and the
San Fernando Valley. Furthermore, we have ample experience handling all types of personal injury claims, such as those involving:
Personal Injury Lawyers Serving the Greater Los Angeles Area
If you are searching for an experienced and dedicated
Los Angeles personal injury lawyer to assist you with your case, please contact the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus. We genuinely care about our clients’ best interests, and are determined to help them secure a favorable settlement or verdict. Although we cannot guarantee the outcome of any case, we can promise that we will work diligently and do everything we possibly can to help you resolve your case successfully.
To learn more about your rights to recovery, please
contact the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus today to schedule an appointment with a knowledgeable and dedicated
Los Angeles personal injury attorney!
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