PHARMACEUTICAL and MEDICAL DEVICE LITIGATION
The attorneys at GIANNI PETOYAN have been involved in representing clients against drug and medical device manufacturers for many years. Our attorneys have been at the vanguard of drug and medical device litigation, extensively involved in the review and analysis of clinical trials and company documents as well as the deposition of company scientists and litigation experts.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
The attorneys at GIANNI PETOYAN specialize the the prosecution of civil actions against doctors, nurses and hospitals for medical negligence. We have represented a significant number of clients in jury trials and have obtained substantial settlements and verdicts for clients within this practice area.
NURSING HOME NEGLECT
There are no other clients more vulnerable to abuse than those who are patients in nursing homes. The attorneys at GIANNI PETOYAN consider the special needs of these client when litigating cases against nursing homes for needless injury and suffering due to such neglect.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual harassment is a devaluing and aggressive act which disrupts the personal relationships of the victim and leads to long periods of disconnection and isolation. The emotional injury associated with experience can include confusion, self-blame, denial, fear, depression and anger. Litigation resulting from these acts can provide compensation for emotional injury, medical treatment and lost wages.
WRONGFUL TERMINATION
The law provides powerful protection for employees against retaliation and wrongful termination. It is illegal for an employer to adversely impact a worker due to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, medical condition or because the worker files a worker's compensation claim. Litigation of these claims can provide for the recovery of lost wages and employment benefits.
CATASTROPHIC INJURY
Injuries are a leading cause of death for Americans of all ages, but injury deaths are only part of the picture. Millions of Americans are injured every year, which for many leads to disability, chronic pain, and a profound change in lifestyle. Motor vehicle collisions and the dangerous condition of property are often causes such injury and are a significant part of our practice.
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
Motor vehicle accidents continue to caused significant death and untold suffering to the motoring public. Such accidents account for more deaths than all natural disasters combined. Worldwide, Vehicle collisions and fatalities are at an all time high. In the United States, there were 6,159,000 vehicle collisions in 2005, resulting in 43,443 deaths and 2.7 million injuries, at a cost of $203.6 billion. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration there are about 43,000 people killed in fatal car accidents each year in the United States. Roughly, 40 percent of the fatal crashes are alcohol-related. In addition to fatal accidents, about 2.9 million people are injured each year.
OVERTIME PAY LITIGATION
Many employees are denied overtime pay by employers who simply don't want to pay. These employees are either misclassifies as exempt from overtime, or simple told not to submit more than 40 hours per week--even if the are expected to work extra hours. United States federal law generally requires employees who work more than 40 hours per week be paid overtime pay. Overtime pay is calculated at the regular hourly rate of pay plus an additional 50 percent of that regular rate. An employee paid a weekly, bi-weekly and/or monthly salary may still be entitled to overtime pay.
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Each Ventura County personal injury attorney & San Fernando Valley accident lawyer at the law office of Gianni • Petoyan in Pacific Palisades, California provides zealous legal representation to Ventura and Los Angeles County, including Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Century City, Culver City, Encino, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Ray, Newport Beach, Ocean Park, Palms, Rancho Park, Riverside, San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Tarzana, Torrance, West Los Angeles, Westchester and the surrounding areas.
