If you or a loved one is considering a lawsuit because of an STD, please consider these factors first.
1. Type of STD – If the STD is curable, there may be no ground to file a claim. If it is a disease such as HIV, which has no cure, a plaintiff who was infected unknowingly may have the right to sue the (more…)
Genital Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. According to the Center for Disease Control, between 15-20% of the general population is infected with Herpes Simplex Virus 2. This fact can be worrisome considering that Herpes is a disease that remains in a person’s blood and is not curable. (more…)
Sexually transmitted diseases are a hot topic in most legal circles. Why? Well, this is because numerous calls are made to legal professionals concerning the rights of an individual that is infected with a sexually transmitted disease. (more…)
An accident can cause injuries and you will need a Palm Springs personal injury attorney to represent you. This is so you can get compensation for your medical bills and your loss of time for work or school.
Here are the most important reasons you need that lawyer: (more…)
If someone knowingly infects you with an STD, then you need to be aware that such an action is against the law. A Palm Springs personal injury attorney can help you weigh out your legal and personal injury options if an individual has negligently failed to disclose their STD to you. You may be entitled to legal representation in order to hold the person accountable for their actions.
Today, there’s an increasingly growing demand for Palm Springs personal injury lawyers specializing in STD litigation. The success of any supposed STD lawsuit depends heavily on several key factors. It definitely won’t be a trivial process. In fact, it’ll pose a series of obstructions, but with the right legal powerhouse for defense, justice is imminent.
News of actor Charlie Sheen’s status as an HIV positive man has sparked talk at the water cooler and in the legal field over disclosure of sexually transmitted diseases. Several states already have legislation in place for persons that fail to inform sexual partners of their STD status. These laws typically apply to incurable diseases or those that can cause irreparable health consequences such as HIV, Herpes, HPV, Hepatitis and Syphilis.
We all know that monogamy and abstinence are effective at preventing the spread of STDs. You can also protect yourself and your partner by practicing safe sex and informing your partner if you have an STD before you engage in any intimate contact.
Are you legally required to disclose this information? Generally speaking, you aren’t. No state or federal laws exist regarding disclosure of your STD status, but that doesn’t mean you’re in the clear.
When we talk about personal injury cases, we typically refer to injuries that have affected the mind or body. You might think about personal injury in regards to traffic accidents, medical malpractice, slip and falls or workplace injuries. It might not even cross your mind that a sexually transmitted disease could lead to a personal injury case. (more…)
If you or a loved one suffered an injury (or loss) due to an injury that was caused by another person’s negligence, help is here to offer you the steps you need to get your life back on track. Paying all medical debt, earning back lost wages and helping get what is owed to you is just the start of what our Coachella valley personal injury law firm will help you gain. (more…)