Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Get Me a Better Settlement?

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When you get into an accident, you have a right to seek compensation for the injuries and damages you suffered. In an ideal world, the responsible party would pay you everything you need to recover and put your life back on track. There would be no fighting and no arguing over fault or liability. There would be no dispute over how much you needed and why you deserved this compensation.

Unfortunately, we do not live in an ideal world. As such, you may be surprised to learn that the insurance companies do not have your best interests in mind. In fact, their only goal is to pay you as little as possible.

For this reason, it is important to speak to an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as you are injured. Your attorney will meet with you and examine your case personally. They can then determine if you have cause to file a claim to recover damages.

Isn’t Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer Expensive?

The short answer is no! Hiring an attorney is not as costly as going without one. Without a lawyer on your side, insurance companies feel comfortable playing hardball with you. They know you do not have legal representation, and they use this to their advantage. They often use a harsh “take it or leave it” approach when negotiating claims with injured accident victims.

Even better, personal injury attorneys often work on a contingency basis. This means that you do not owe them any money unless they can settle your case for you! A personal injury attorney who works on a contingency basis collects a fee after the case is concluded. That fee is usually a set percentage of the amount they recover for you.

How Does a Personal Injury Attorney Increase Your Settlement?

A study conducted by the Insurance Research Council found that injured accident victims can recover 3.5x as much compensation with an attorney. This can make a substantial difference in the amount of money you receive.

Navigating Insurance Company Tactics

A personal injury attorney knows the insurance company tactics extremely well. This knowledge can help them prepare a solid case for you. Some of the common insurance company tactics include:

You were to blame for the crash
Insisting that you need an examination by their medical professionals
Requiring you to submit to unnecessary medical testing
Insisting that you had a pre-existing condition
Refusing to honor the full impact of emotional trauma or distress
Saying you are not as injured as you claim

Your personal injury attorney can fight these tactics aggressively to help you collect the money you deserve.

Establishing Liability

Not only will a personal injury attorney navigate through insurance company tactics, but they will also work tirelessly to investigate and uncover all liable parties. Establishing fault and liability is the first step towards collecting the money you deserve. To do this, they may have to investigate the accident closely and work with accident reconstruction experts or other specialists.

Calculating Compensation

Once all liable parties are established, your personal injury attorney will work with your medical team to determine the full extent of your injuries and how they affect your life personally. No two injuries are ever quite the same. As such, any compensation you collect should be enough to cover all your current and past medical expenses, as well as future long-term care and treatment you may need. This includes lost wages and loss of future earnings.

Fighting For You In Court

If necessary, your personal injury attorney can fight for you in a court of law. The legal system is a complex system that can be difficult to navigate without professional legal help. An experienced Georgia personal injury attorney will be well-versed in the ins and outs of Georgia personal injury law. They can fight best for you because they have an extensive knowledge of all legal precedents pertaining to personal injury law. In addition, a personal injury lawyer will also have personal knowledge of the local courtrooms, the judges, and the insurance companies that may be a part of your case.

Contact Our Georgia Personal Injury Lawyers

If you were injured in a personal injury accident in Atlanta or anywhere in the state of Georgia, we can help. The Kim Law Team is dedicated to protecting injured victims and their families. From car accidents to slip and fall accidents, we are there for you. Call 404-587-8946 or fill out our confidential contact form. Just call and JUST WIN.

Dog Bite Injury Attorney in Riverside, California

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Dog Bite Injury Attorney in Riverside, California

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In the State of California, Civil Code §3342 outlines liability in dog bite cases. Based on this statute, dog owners are responsible for the damages caused when their dog bites a person who is lawfully in a private place or in an otherwise public space. The law holds dog owners responsible regardless of whether the dog owner had knowledge of the animal’s aggressive tendencies.

Monetary Compensation is Necessary After a Serious Dog Bite – Contact an Experienced Attorney

If you or someone you know was bitten by a dog, the resulting damages can be extensive. Seek the legal support of an established attorney who will advocate on your behalf. For more than 39 years, Attorney Gary G. Goldberg has successfully represented dog bite victims throughout Riverside County. Although California attempts to hold dog owners strictly responsible after a dog bite, dog owners and their insurance companies will work aggressively to circumvent liability. Attorney Goldberg understands the obstacles dog bite victims face. Therefore, Attorney Goldberg works diligently and exhaustively to ensure his clients obtain the monetary compensation they deserve. After a dog bite injury, consider obtaining legal counsel from a well-established litigator. Consider scheduling your free initial consultation with the Law Office of Attorney Gary G. Goldberg today.

The State of California Leads the Nation in Dog Attacks

According to data released by the U.S. Postal Service, California leads the nation with the most dog bites and attacks on postal workers.

A recent nationwide study examining dog bite cases found that:

Between 2005-2017, the State of California was second in the nation with the highest number of dog bite fatalities.
Within the study period, there were a total of 45 fatalities caused by dog attacks.
In the United States, nearly 4.5 million individuals are injured each year by dogs.

Injuries Typically Caused By Dog Bite Attacks

Dog bites can lead to a wide range of injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, small children are at a higher risk of being bitten by a dog and their injuries are most likely to be severe. Additionally, the agency reports that about 1 in 5 dog bite injuries will require medical treatment.

The following are common types of dog bite injuries:

Abrasions – In most cases, these injuries are superficial and will not go past the skin epidermis. In severe cases, however, an injury can lead to scarring, an infection or both.
Lacerations – These injuries result in tears in the skin, which can typically require stitching. Lacerations may go past the skin epidermis and can go as far as the muscles, blood vessels and nerves. Deep lacerations can result in uneven wounds, which may heal in a jagged or zig-zag scar. Medical attention is necessary when a deep laceration wound is inflicted.
Puncture Wounds – These injuries happen when the animal’s teeth puncture a person’s skin. Puncture wounds can still run deep. When the teeth break the skin, there is always a risk of serious infection. Medical attention should be sought even when the puncture wound is small.
Infection – After any dog bite, there is always a risk of serious infection. An infection can come from the bacteria typically found in a dog’s mouth, but it can also arise from the bacteria or germs found on the person’s skin. Cleaning a dog bite is extremely important, as it can reduce the potential of an infection. It is also important to be mindful of the signs of an infection, which can be redness or swelling around the site, pain and pus.
Rabies – The worst type of infection a person can sustain is rabies. Fortunately, the risk is relatively small in the United States.
Crushing Injuries – These injuries typically occur when the dog attack involved a large dog. With the force of their jaws, large dogs can exert tremendous force, which can crush and fracture a person’s bones.
Nerve Damage – Nerve damage is common after a serious dog bite. Contingent on the extent of the injury, a dog bite can lead to temporary or permanent loss of nerve function.

Request a Free Initial Consultation From a Knowledgeable Attorney Today

Under California law, when a dog has bitten a person, the dog owner will generally be held strictly responsible for the injuries the dog has caused. If you have been bitten by a dog, you deserve to be compensated for your losses, such as medical treatment, disability, loss of earnings, pain and suffering. Discuss your case with a knowledgeable attorney who will advocate on your behalf.

For over 39 years, the Law Office of Attorney Gary G. Goldberg has championed for the rights of individuals who have been bitten and attacked by another person’s dog. Attorney Goldberg is well-versed in the complexity of these cases and is prepared to handle the most challenging dog bite case. After a dog bite attack, consider discussing your case with Attorney Goldberg. Contact the Law Office of Gary G. Goldberg today for a no-obligation consultation at (951) 788-8325.

The Hazards of Hiring a Budget Attorney

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Nathan Mubasher

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The hazards of hiring a budget attorney are the topic of this article. This article will describe in detail the hazards of hiring a budget attorney and the negative consequences that can have on your chances for a favorable outcome when you are involved in litigation.

Competent attorneys often wind up costing less in the long run as “budget” attorneys often provide a “lowball” retainer quote that does not take into consideration the unique facts for that particular case

While an attorney that quotes you a temptingly low retainer quote may seem attractive if you are concerned about your finances you need to remember that in many cases hiring a competent attorney will wind up costing you less in the long run. Every case has unique facts that have to be taken into consideration. Remember that an attorney with more competence will generally take much less time as a direct result of their skill level. And the less time that the attorney spends on your case the less money you will ultimately have to spend. A competent attorney may cost you more up front but that can save you money in the long run.

And a lower retainer will obviously be used up rather quickly in the event that your litigation is protracted and once your retainer is used up most attorneys will request that you pay more money in order for them to continue to work on your case.

Competent attorneys usually take much less time on a case than “budget” attorneys who often make errors that could have been easily avoided by a competent attorney

Hiring a budget attorney that quotes a lowball retainer may cost you more in the long run than if you had hired a more competent attorney. Even though the more competent attorney may require a higher retainer they often take much less time on a case than lower priced attorneys who tend to have less skill than competent attorneys.

A lower initial cost seems tempting but there is usually a reason why some attorneys will quote a lower initial retainer and that reason may be that they are desperate for business, or just want to “suck you in” with the teaser being the lowball retainer and hope to make up the difference by aggressively billing the case.

Competent attorneys can afford to be more choosy about which clients they wish to represent while “budget” attorneys are more likely to accept any client that can both fog a mirror and pay their “lowball” retainer

A competent attorney can afford to be more selective about which clients they wish to represent. Budget attorneys on the other hand are more likely to accept most if not all potential clients that will pay their lowball retainer. A competent attorney will be much more likely to be straightforward with you regarding your case, its strengths as well as its weaknesses.

Another drawback of hiring a “budget” attorney is that a surprising number are not only incompetent but also unethical

Another disadvantage of hiring a budget attorney is not only that a surprising number are incompetent, it is that some are unethical. I do not wish to disparage the legal profession as I consider it an honor to be an attorney. I believe that the majority of attorneys are both competent and honest. However I need to point out not all attorneys are competent or ethical. Not all budget attorneys are necessarily incompetent or unethical but I do know from my years of experience in litigation that an attorney that quotes you a lowball retainer has a tendency to lack either competence or ethical standards.

Attorneys that offer “lowball” retainers often abandon their clients once another case that looks more lucrative comes along or the case starts getting complicated

I have also noticed that some budget attorneys will often abandon their clients if the case either starts getting more complicated than they had anticipated or they are presented with another case that appears to be more lucrative for them. Some may feel that they have nothing to lose.

I am aware of cases where individuals have been represented by several “budget” attorneys and they wound up in such a bad situation that they lacked any additional funds to retain a competent attorney

There are also numerous situations that I am aware of where individuals have been represented by several budget attorneys that quoted lowball retainers where their case not only becomes a mess but their finances are so depleted that they lack the required funds in order to retain a more competent attorney.

I am also aware of cases where individuals have initially retained a “budget” attorney or attorneys who handled their case so badly that they were unable to convince any competent attorney to represent them

Other situations that commonly occur are cases where an individual has had a budget attorney or attorneys who mishandled their case to such an extent that they were unable to convince any competent attorney to represent them. As I mentioned earlier competent attorneys can afford to be more selective about taking on cases and are reluctant to take on cases such as I have just described, and even if they do they usually quote a higher retainer than usual to make up for the fact that the case is so problematic.

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Summary of Major Fires in The US

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We’ve assembled a chronological list of the names and a brief description of some of the largest & most destructive fires in US history. While it might look like a list of California wildfires, that’s because California is by far the state with the most and most destructive wildfires (source).

Annually, roughly 70,000 wildfires throughout the US burn approximately 5.8 million acres of land according to Carmen Ang of Visual Capitalist. As you read below, you’ll see that many fires start due to human carelessness, power lines, lightning and some intentionally set by arsonists.

List of the Most Destructive Fires in US History

2022 Oak Fire – The fire was reported on July 22, 2022, and burned 19,200 acres in Bootjack, California in Mariposa County near the Sierra National Forest. 2022 Oak Fire Video & News.
2021 Dixie Fire – What started as a a tree contacting a PG&E power line, turned into one of the largest and most expensive wildfires to contain in state history. The Dixie fire burned 963,000 acres in California. 1 killed, 1,311 structures destroyed and cost $637 million to suppress. 2021 Dixie Fire Video & News.
2020 August Complex Fire – A series of wildfires that began as lightning-caused fires in Mendocino National Forest in August 2020, it became California’s largest recorded wildfire in history at that time, and burned over 1.4 million acres. 2020 August Fire Video & News.
2020 Glass Fire – destroyed over 1,500 structures, damaged more than 100 structures, and killed 6 people.
2020 Oregon Wildfires – A series of wildfires that affected Oregon in the fall of 2020, it burned over 1 million acres and destroyed thousands of homes and buildings.
2018 Camp Fire – The deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history, it killed 85 people and destroyed over 18,000 structures.
2018 Woolsey Fire – killed 3 people and destroyed more than 1,500 structures.
2017 Tubbs Fire – A wildfire that occurred in Northern California during the 2017 California wildfire season, it destroyed over 5,600 structures and killed 22 people.
2017 Thomas Fire – burned over 280,000 acres and destroyed more than 1,000 structures.
2016 Blue Cut Fire – destroyed more than 96,000 acres and damaged or destroyed more than 100 structures.
2015 Valley Fire – killed 4 people and destroyed more than 1,300 structures.
2015 Butte Fire – destroyed more than 549 structures and killed 2 people.
2013 Rim Fire – the third-largest wildfire in California history, burning over 257,000 acres.
2006 Esperanza Fire – The Esperanza Fire was caused by arson, but spread by wind that started on October 26, 2006 near Cabazon, California. It burned over 41,000 acres over the course of 4 days until October 30, 2006, when the fire was fully contained. Five firefighters died defending a vacant house, which ended up burning to the ground.
2003 Cedar Fire – the second-deadliest wildfire in California history, killing 15 people and destroying more than 2,800 structures.
2000 Cerro Grande Fire – A wildfire that occurred in Los Alamos, New Mexico, it destroyed over 400 homes and burned 47,650 acres of land.
1996 Buffalo Creek Fire – Pike National Forest in Colorado. A campfire left unattended and spread by fierce winds burned nearly 12,000 acres of the Pike National Forest and surrounding private lands, destroying 10 structures and costing $20+ million in suppression costs and property damage.
1991 Oakland Hills Fire – A wildfire that occurred in the Berkeley and Oakland Hills of Alameda County, California, it killed 25 people and destroyed over 3,000 homes and apartments.

Strategies to Fighting Wildfires

The best strategy to fight a wildfire depends on the specific circumstances of the fire, terrain and surrounding area, and the resources available. Some common strategies include creating firebreaks (areas where the fuel has been removed or cleared to prevent the fire from spreading), using water or foam to extinguish or contain the fire, and using controlled burns to remove fuel and create a barrier for the wildfire.

California has been heavily ridiculed and outright blamed for seemingly ignoring the forest management that would be needed through controlled burns or removal of overgrowth, dry & dead trees, leaves and debris (source 1, source 2). However, climate change and a drought & flood cycle play strong roles in this complex recipe.

What are the Best Ways to Protect Your Home or Business Against a Wildfire?

The absolute best way to protect your home or business against a wildfire is to remove fuel as much as possible.

Create a defensible space around your home or business by removing dead vegetation and thinning out trees and bushes.
Use fire-resistant landscaping like rocks and gravel, drought-tolerant plants like sage, lavender, and ice plant, trees with moist, green leaves like oaks, and avoid highly flammable species such as eucalyptus and pine.
Install fire-resistant roofing and vents.
Keep gutters and eaves clear of debris.
Keep a garden hose or other means of extinguishing small fires on hand.
Make sure your address is clearly visible from the street so that emergency responders can find your home quickly.
Regularly maintain and clean your chimneys, wood stoves, and other combustion appliances.
Have smoke detectors and fire alarms installed throughout your home and test them regularly.
Stay informed about local wildfire conditions and be ready to take action with an escape plan if a wildfire threatens your area.

How You Can Obtain TSGLI Benefits

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Helping wounded heroes in their times of need.

After suffering a serious catastrophic injury during military service, it may be possible to obtain $100,000 tax-free benefit through The Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program, also known as TSGLI. This catastrophic injury protection program can offer benefits even when the injury occurred outside the line of service. Unfortunately, obtaining benefits can sometimes be a challenge. Injured service members could be initially turned down for benefits or receive settlement offers that are far below than what they deserve.

Speak to a TSGLI Benefits Attorney

Attorney Brett O’Brien is highly versed in TSGLI claims and appeals. For more than a decade, he has championed on behalf of injured service members. If you have been unfairly denied TSGLI benefits, Attorney O’Brien can provide support for a strong appeal. Moreover, he will ensure benefits are not delayed nor lowballed. When suffering from a catastrophic injury, contact Attorney Brett O’Brien for a complimentary consultation by filling out the online contact form or calling (202) 600-4996 today.

Obtaining Coverage Under TSGLI

The catastrophic injury protection program, formally referred to as The Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program (TSGLI), is a Department of Veteran’s Affairs insurance program that was implemented to provide financial benefit to seriously injured service members. The TSGLI benefit program is packaged with the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program, or SGLI. The program is made available when service members added an additional dollar to their SGLI premiums to cover for TSGLI.

Under TSGLI, a qualifying loss or serious injury is one that is caused by external force, such as a physical condition or violence linked directly to a distressing event. Disqualifying injuries that could result in TSGLI program ineligibility include, but are not limited to the following: Injuries resulting from an attempted suicide; Any self-inflicted injuries; Injuries caused by a willful consumption of controlled or illegal substances; Injuries caused when committing a felony; Injuries caused when set out to carry out a felony crime; An injury resulting from a surgical or medical treatment of a disease or illness; An injury caused by a physical or mental disease or illness, not including those inflicted by a wound infection; a biological, radiological, or chemical weapon; or the accidental consumption of a poisonous or contaminated substance.)

Catastrophic injury protection can pay a one-time relief benefit that ranges from $25,000 – $100,000, contingent on the qualifying loss. Depending on the case, covered losses can be combined together and be treated as a single loss for the purpose of having one payout. A covered loss can include, but is not limited to the following: Hearing; Sight (vision); Speech; Amputations; Traumatic brain injuries; Facial reconstruction; Salvaged limbs (in lieu of an amputation); Second degree burns or worse on 20 percent of the face or body; Paralysis, such as hemiplegia, uniplegia, paraplegia, or quadriplegia; Genitourinary losses, such as the loss of use of testicles, uterus, or unitary system; Traumatic head injury resulting from the inability to accomplish a minimum of two Activities of Daily Living or a head injury causing the service member’s coma.

How to Obtain TSGLI Benefits

In order to obtain benefits, qualifying servicemembers, power of attorney, military trustees, or guardians will need to file a form SGLV 8600, an Application to obtain TSGLI Benefits. It is important to note that a licensed healthcare provider will need to complete a section of the application. In this section, the healthcare provider will need to provide a detailed report of the injuries sustained by the applying service member. Furthermore, the applicant will also need to provide a medical record of the qualifying injury. In addition, explanations of the injury will also need to be provided.

Documents that could be included in the application to support the existence of the injury can include the following: An OR report, for amputation injuries; Neurological reports for the loss in Activities of Daily Living or traumatic brain injuries; A physical therapy or occupational therapy report for Activities of Daily Living; Eye test documents for the loss of sigh; Hearing examination results for the loss of hearing; Speech examination results when there is a loss of speech; A medical history report or a summary report; A patient discharge summary; An accident report; A radiographic report, such as an MRI report, ultrasound, or X-Ray; Medical or physical evaluation boards; Other pertinent reports that serve to demonstrate the type of injury sustained and the duration of the Activities of Daily Living loss; Other types of diagnostic examination results, such as lab reports.

The Process to Obtain Catastrophic Injury Protection Program Benefits

Injured service members can only file a singular injury protection claim, without regard to whether more than one injury exists. Even when multiple injuries were caused from a single event, only one claim should be filed, but the claim should include a detailed report of all the serious injuries sustained from the singular event.

Each service branch processes their own service members’ claims. Average adjudicating and processing times for claims filed in the Army take an average of about 120 days once the claim has been received. Any incomplete form that is missing contact information, medical documentation, or other important information can delay the process even longer. Once the agency makes a final decision, the application will be sent to the Office of Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance for review. Once this department receives the claim, the process can take up to 14 days to complete the process.

In the event TSGLI claim has been approved, a deposit in the predetermined financial institution will be made. If the claim has been denied, a notice of the claim will be sent by mail. In a denial notice, guidance for an appeal or reconsideration will be outlined.

Obtain Professional Legal Assistance for Your Benefits Claim

For service members who have been injured while on active duty or reserve, benefits are available through The Servicemembers Group Life Insurance program. Unfortunately, many service members find it difficult to obtain benefits, even when a qualifying injury was sustained. In some cases, the proper documentation for the injury can be difficult to obtain. In other cases, missing or incomplete documents is all that is available. To ensure a fully complete and strong claim is filed, the support of a well-versed attorney should be sought.

If you are an injured service member or qualifying representative, Attorney Brett O’Brien will strongly advocate for your right to receive TSGLI benefits. If you have been denied benefits, Attorney O’Brien will provide the professional representation you need to appeal the decision, offering you a better opportunity at obtaining benefits. Consider contacting Attorney O’Brien by filling out the contact form or calling (202) 600-4996 today.

Q and A with Attorney Mark Peacock

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Joe Marchelewski

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Attorney Mark Peacock, founder of Peacock Law, a.p.c., has one of the most unique law practices in the nation, it represents public safety officers and their families in personal injury lawsuits. Police, sheriff deputies, correctional officers, firefighters, EMTs, parole agents and related fields turn to Mark for his ability to understand the complex nature of personal injury cases involving public safety professionals.

Mark Peacock attorney Mark sat down with us for a brief Q and A where we discussed his practice, what it is like to represent public safety officers and the current state of the law in California.

Q – If an officer or firefighter is injured on the job, what should he or she do first?

A – Obviously, the first thing is to seek medical care and make sure you are okay. When it comes to handling any legal claims, be sure to contact your union representative and contact a qualified attorney who can handle all three areas of the law that will impact you. You need an attorney who handles workers compensation, an attorney who can handle any labor claims as well as a lawyer who can handle the personal injury aspect of your claim.

Q – Is personal injury the same as worker’s compensation?

A – No, they are actually very different and handled under different sets of laws, legal statutes, and union contracts. If you do not have attorneys who understand this, you could be losing out on a significant amount of compensation. Peacock Law, a.p.c. handles only the personal injury aspect of your claim. We work closely with workers compensation attorneys to make sure every public safety officer is properly represented. However, personal injury claims are handled in a completely different way than worker’s compensation.

Q – Why is it different for a police officer, sheriff deputy or fire fighter to get hurt at work than other people?

A – Again, there are the unique issues with regards to the types of injuries a public safety officer experiences. A janitor does not carry a gun to work and a secretary does not run into a burning building. When a public safety officer is injured on the job, he or she will potentially have to file claims involving their department, worker’s compensation, and personal injury. The process is actually quite complex and requires the right kind of lawyer(s).

Q – Do these types of cases go to trial? How long do they take to resolve?

A – While Peacock Law, a.p.c. is always ready to take a case to trial if that’s what will get the best results, 99 times out of 100 these cases are settled confidentially.

Q – Does it matter what part of California a public safety officer gets hurt in?

A – Generally no because more often than not, your attorneys will be dealing with state laws alone. What also matters is how your injury impacts your ability to perform your job and how your employer (typically a City, County, or the State) treats you while you are injured. This is where it can get messy (light duty, no overtime, forced retirement etc.)

Q – What is the biggest mistake you have seen when an EMT, parole officer or other public safety officer gets hurt in the line of duty?

A – First, the biggest mistake is them not realizing that they have a personal injury case in addition to a worker’s compensation case. Secondly, not going to a qualified team of attorneys to handle every aspect of a claim. Many worker’s compensation attorneys can help with a worker’s compensation claim, but few understand the importance of handling the separate personal injury case properly and that’s where Peacock Law, a.p.c. comes in. If you are injured on the job, you need the right team of attorneys that can get you maximum compensation.

Q – Do you work closely with police and firefighter unions to help train their people on what to do if they have been injured?

A – Absolutely, our firm works with unions throughout California to help train leaders and members in the best ways to handle injuries, claims, new laws and more. We are grateful to our law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, parole agents and other public safety officers for all the work they do for our communities. Helping with training programs is one of the ways we are able to give back to those who give so much to us. We have trained and worked with safety personnel all over the state: Bay area, San Jose/Alameda, Sacramento, Los Angeles/Orange, San Diego, Anaheim, Santa Ana, etcetera etcetera. Really all four corners of the State.

Q – What message do you have for officers in California?

A – It is never an easy time to be a public safety officer, but it seems now is a particularly difficult time. Know your rights, know your options, and find qualified attorneys with a long, successful track record of success who can help you if you are injured on the job. Remember, should you get seriously hurt your career in law enforcement, EMT, or firefighting could be at an end, so it is important to make sure you maximize every financial option you have available to you should that happen.

Thanks so much Mark, we look forward to speaking with you again.

A – Anytime.

Contact Information:

Peacock Law, a.p.c.
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Phone: (949) 660-7762
4041 MacArthur Blvd.
Suite 280
Newport Beach, CA 92660

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