Law Offices of Howard Kitay
Medicare is a federal health insurance program used by people 65 years of age or older, individuals with certain disabilities, and those with permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis (end-stage renal disease). Medicare helps patients cover certain health care services, such as hospital stays, hospice care, medical supplies, and some home health care. Millions of Americas…
Hiking by yourself, with family, or with a group can be a fun and exciting way to explore the great outdoors and get exercise. California offers a plethora of gorgeous hiking locations, including Yosemite National Park and Pine Ridge Trail. Safety first is the number one rule during any hike, but sometimes accidents happen regardless…
Driving in the U.S. is more than just a way to commute to work. Traveling by car is often how we vacation with our families. This is especially true in 2016, as gas prices plummeted and stayed relatively low across the nation. As we become more dependent on our vehicles, we face an increased likelihood…
When you see signs on the roadway cautioning you to slow down in construction zones, it is not just for your own safety; it is for the safety of roadside construction workers who face myriad life-threatening dangers every day. Construction workers regularly expose themselves to falls from great heights, getting caught between pieces of machinery,…
Pepper spray is a chemical derived from hot chili plants. When someone uses pepper spray against an attacker or vicious animal, it can debilitate the victim—immediately causing pain to his or her eyes and lungs. Pepper spray can cause tightening in the chest and mucus secretions, and it is incredibly uncomfortable. Although effects are temporary,…
Physician-assisted suicide is a hot topic across the nation, with debates heating up after recent legislations in other states have made the practice legal. End-of-life issues are emotional by nature and can lead to many complicated questions. California’s End of Life Option Act California is one of only five states in the U.S. to approve…