Recent Blog Posts
Spinal Injuries: What you Need to Know
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is a traumatic and potentially life-altering event, and in some cases, this type of injury can even be life-threatening. This injury occurs when the spinal cord is damaged, blocking communication between the brain and body. Even a relatively minor SCI can be very scary, with symptoms that may include… Read More »
How Divorce Affects Taxes in California
The marriage dissolution process has a lot of financial implications. There are issues such as child support, alimony/spousal support, division of marital assets, and many others. These issues will affect your finances in many ways, and one area that many divorcing couples do not put enough thought into is the tax implications once the… Read More »
Join the Sharp Grossmont Hospital Privacy Lawsuit
Did you deliver a baby or have another type of surgical procedure at Sharp Grossmont Hospital Women’s Health Center (5555 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942) from July 2012 through June 2013? Do you know someone who was treated at Sharp Grossmont during this time frame? If so, you (or someone close to… Read More »
Hundreds of Women Exposed in Widespread HIPAA Violation at Sharp Grossmont Hospital
A class action lawsuit has been filed in San Diego County Superior Court against Sharp Grossmont Hospital of La Mesa/El Cajon, CA over secret filming of female patients that went on in all three of Sharp’s women’s center operating rooms from July 2012 through June 2013. The women were recorded when they were… Read More »
Can I Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in CA?
Being pulled over for DUI is a frightening and unsettling experience, especially if it is the first time this has happened to you. How you handle the stop and subsequent arrest (if you are arrested) will have a major bearing on the outcome of your case. At the initial stop, you may be asked… Read More »
What do I Do if my Spouse Violates a Protective Order?
In California, protective orders (also known as restraining orders) are used to protect an individual who is being harassed, stalked, threatened, or abused. For example, a protective order may be placed on an abusive spouse that restricts them from coming within a certain distance of the other spouse for a specified period of time…. Read More »
Three Commonly Missed Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
There is a major crisis in America’s nursing homes, and things are unlikely to get any better in the near future. Aging demographics, industry consolidation, and other factors have led to a major shortage of qualified staff within many nursing facilities. This has created a situation where many of the elderly who live in… Read More »
Coping with Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury resulting from a severe bump, blow or jolt to the head that causes the brain to become displaced. Not everyone who is struck in the head ends up with TBI, but according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 2.8 million emergency room visits each year… Read More »
Will a Divorce Negatively Impact my Credit Score?
Filing for a divorce is one of the most consequential decisions anyone ever has to make. There are many factors to consider, and emotions always run high. Getting a divorce will impact you in numerous ways. Your marital assets will be divided (hopefully in a fair and equitable manner), and if there are children… Read More »
Visitation and the Holidays
During the holiday season, it is a good time to discuss child custody and visitation schedules, and how holiday visitation schedules interact with the regular schedule. Kids naturally want to be with both their Mom and their Dad during the holidays, but unfortunately, they can’t be in two places at once. This means working… Read More »
