July 31, 2006

THE IMPORTANCE OF CHOOSING THE RIGHT DOCTOR FOR YOUR ACCIDENT!!

So often we have clients come to us after they have completed a course of unsuccessful treatment. Instead of allowing us to guide them with choices of a doctor to address their specific needs, they have instead either relied upon their HMO or general practitioner to direct them, many times with catastrophic results.

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July 25, 2006

BACK INJURIES CAN BE A REAL HARDSHIP, HERE IS A PRIMER!!

Back pain can start after an accident with difficult and painful disability thereafter. Without the right treatment and an understanding about your injury, recovery can be unnecessarily delayed. We will look at several causes of back pain from an auto accident injury.

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July 21, 2006

Allen, Flatt, Ballidis & Leslie Hires Experienced Litigator Michael Mazal

The Firm recently hired Michael Mazal, a veteran trial attorney with 17 years jury trial experience in personal injury, casualty and insurance litigation. Mr. Mazal will be lead counsel in several of the firms high profile cases approaching trial.

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July 11, 2006

Are Auto Accident victims ripping off the system?

Auto accident victims have been under siege in the last 9 to 10 years in California. It is not an attack you will read about because it is not news worthy, hidden among the issues of our time. It is not a bludgeoning of victims by a

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July 10, 2006

My Insurance Premiums Keep Rising What Can I Do

Insurance premiums have been on the rise for several years. Most people stay with the same insurance company year after year because they assume they must be paying less for their insurance because they have been loyal customers. This may not be the case. If you review the rates you have been paying over the last five, chances are they have steadily increased.

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July 8, 2006

INSURANCE COVERAGES, WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PROTECT YOURSELF?

By Suzanne Leslie Esq.
Most people are not familiar with their auto insurance coverage. I frequently hear “I have full coverage” when in actuality they have very little coverage and may be exposing themselves to personal liability. Here are some basics.

Liability Coverage:

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July 6, 2006

WHAT KIND OF PERSONAL INJURY CASE SHOULD I REFER TO YOU!

Almost every client or lawyer that refers personal injury cases to us asks the question, "What type of case should I refer to you, or do you only take the big personal injury cases?"

I always have the same answer. "Please refer any person who thinks they need a lawyer to help them, big or small, in or out of our field of expertise". Chances are that we can help them, and rest assured you will be thanked by that person when they call you back and tell you that the experience of calling us was really helpful and assuring.

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July 1, 2006

Does saying you are sorry for causing an accident or injury really do any good?

In a recent Orange County article to Dear Abby, a passenger complained that the driver of the vehicle she was in, a 20 year long friend, never bothered to call and say she was sorry for causing an accident or even check to she how she was recovering after her injury. Are we in an age where saying you are sorry is not chic?

This topic is often repeated in our offices regularly. It is bad enough that a person causes an accident or injury, it is

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