In January, 2010, we were retained by a nice lady that was bitten by a large dog. Our client was 71 years old at the time of this incident. The attack caused very serious injuries. Including a left knee lateral medial meniscal tear. Although retired, prior to this incident our client enjoyed an array of… Read more
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MEDPAY: INSURANCE EVERONE SHOULD GET
At Tobler Law, we encourage everyone to get Medical Payments insurance coverage. It is also called Medpay or PIP coverage, and it covers the medical bills of you and the passengers in your vehicle after a crash, regardless of who’s at fault. MedPay is designed for “immediate and short-term care” and is generally used first… Read more
THE DANGER OF DOG BITES
Dogs are wonderful. They provided faithful, loving companionship to the individuals and families that care for them. But even the best dogs can be dangerous because every dog has the potential to bite. In Maricopa County, Arizona last year, there were over 5,700 reported dog bites. For dogs, bites are a form of communication. A… Read more
COMPENSATION HERE VS TAIWAN
A few weeks ago I returned to Tobler & Associates after finishing my second year of the nursing program at BYU. It is interesting for me to spend time in the hospital working with patients who have fallen or have been in motor vehicle accidents, and then to come to Tobler & Associates and to… Read more
WHAT IS LIABILITY?
At Tobler & Associates, P.C., we serve East Mesa and the Phoenix Valley in representing injured clients. As a legal assistant, I answer many questions over the phone as people look for an attorney after they’ve been injured. Sometimes a simple explanation of legal liability is necessary to help explain what Tobler Law can do… Read more
GET YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS
One thing that is always needed to evaluate a potential medical malpractice claim is your medical records. If you feel malpractice has occurred you can request a copy of your medical records. State law gives each patient the right to a copy of his/her medical records. These can be obtained by making a request to… Read more
COVER THE GAP ON YOUR CAR
In Arizona, if you are in an auto accident auto insurance (either yours or the at-fault drivers) will pay for the cost to fix or repair your car. Or, if your car is a total loss, the auto insurance will pay you the market value of your car. But only the market value. Unfortunately, many… Read more
BEING BIKE SAFE
I am a paralegal at Tobler Law. I also am a triathlete and spend many hours on my bicycle training for endurance events. Unfortunately, I have had numerous friends get hit by cars while training. Working at Tobler Law gives me the opportunity to discuss with my clients the rules of the road and ways… Read more
Lawyer As Peacemaker
As a personal injury lawyer, representing injured clients against large insurance companies, my days are often filled with conflict. I butt heads with insurance adjusters and defense lawyers, who seem to only desire to retain every possible penny for the bloated corporations they represent. For example, just this month one adjuster suggested that my five… Read more
Glad For Lawsuits
The recent Toyota debacle has reminded me that I’m glad I live in a litigious society. As a college student, I interned in Japan and toured a Toyota manufacturing facility. I was so impressed with its high standards. Quality. Safety. Those were words associated with this gold standard company. Yet clearly with time, those standards… Read more