Office: San Diego
Phone: (619) 849-4908
wburrows@wshblaw.com
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| Education: | University of San Diego School of Law , 1999
J.D.
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University of California, Berkeley , 1996
B.A.
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Professional Liability
Represents dentists in the defense of patient claims, including claims relating to complications of general dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics and orthodontia.
Routinely represents a major dental office chain in defense of claims relating to both common and rare complications of extractions, root canal therapy, implant dentistry, and consent issues in arbitration and trial.
Represents nurses, home health care providers, surgery centers, and hospitals in the defense of professional negligence claims relating to patient care, handling of records, and HIPAA compliance.
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Transportation
Represents common carriers, including companies operating school bus contracts, intra-city transit bus operators, commuter bus oprators, and long-haul busing companies in connection with claims for vehicular negligence.
Defended several multi-plaintiff claims relating to major bus accidents, and has tried both passenger and third party claims.
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Business Litigation
Litigates business claims, including interpretation of non-compete clauses in employment and business purchase agreements, as well as business fraud and trade secret claims.
Successfully recovered nearly $500,000 in federal alternative fuel tax credits on liquid propane bought in bulk by a transit bus operator, but wrongly claimed by the fuel supplier.
Tried business matters involving enforcement of the terms of service contracts with California municipal entities.
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Wyeth's practice focuses on healthcare liability, transportation, and business litigation. He defends dental healthcare providers, nurses, and surgery centers against care-related claims. He also provides representation in defense of claims against common carriers, and represents a variety of clients in disputes resulting in business litigation. Wyeth has spoken to home healthcare providers about standards of care and scope of practice issues in litigation, and presented to third party administrators on the requirements of California's Fair Claims Handling Act. |
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