Health Valley® Organic Peanut Crunch, Dutch Apple and Wildberry Chewy Granola Bars Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
by jgomez February 22, 2010
Surgery patient sues Riverside doctor, hospital, claiming wrong kidney removed
by jgomez September 4, 2009
September 3, 2009 – Francisco Torres, a retired assembly line worker is suing a Riverside hospital and doctor, claiming that they removed his healthy kidney instead of the diseased one. He has to endure dialysis every three days to stay alive. On July 14, Dr. H. Erik Wahlstrom, who was performing surgery at Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center, was to remove Mr. Torres’ left kidney, Torres’ lawsuit states. Instead, Wahlstrom removed Torres’ healthy right kidney before realizing the mistake. Hospital officials have denied responsibility. State regulators have confirmed they are investigating a complaint about a surgery performed on a patient’s …. »
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Gomez Law Firm Settles Slip and Fall for $400,000
by jgomez August 24, 2008
We recently represented a gentleman that slipped and fell in the shower area of his gym. As a result, he fractured his skull and suffered some damage to his brain. The defendant claimed that the fall was his fault, and that his complaints were due to pre-existing physical conditions. Our client had previously been on disability and had attributed a number of complaints to that condition. With trial pending, the defendant agreed to pay our client $400,000 to resolve the case. If you or someone you care about has suffered a serious injury as the result of some other person …. »
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Gomez Law Firm Settles Foot Injury Case for $300,000
by jgomez
We recently represented a woman who was injured in the lobby of her work. While waiting for an elevator, a delivery person for an office supply company ran over her with a cart. As a result, our client suffered a heel fracture and hematoma. After filing the case on her behalf, we hired a team of professionals to evaluate the full extent of her injuries. With trial pending, we negotiated the workers compensation lien on her behalf, and obtained her $300,000 in settlement. If you or someone you care about has suffered a serious injury as the result of some …. »
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Gomez Law Firm Settles Auto Pedestrian Case for $2.1 Million
by jgomez
We recently had the privilege of representing an out of town visitor who unfortunately was struck by a vehicle while walking. As a result, he suffered a tibia plateu fracture, requiring surgery. While the medical expenses were not high in and of themselves, our client was a very successful professional. He also was an avid runner before the accident. After the insurance company refused to pay what we demanded, we filed suit. We demonstrated that his income loss was enormous and that his life activities had been permanently impaired. With trial pending, we demanded the insurance policy limits of $2.1 …. »
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