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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 [...]

In our law office, especially at this time of year, we see many bicycle accidents.  Children are biking to and from school again, and as the weather starts to get cooler, more individuals are biking recreationally. I’d like to offer some suggestions on how to be safer and avoid injuries from a bike accident. 1)      [...]

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 [...]

As the office manager at Tobler Law, I talk to many people who are not sure if they have a medical malpractice case.  Here are some things to keep in mind: Medical malpractice occurs when there is negligence on the part of the medical provider or facility that results in medical treatment that falls below [...]

As a law clerk at Tobler Law, I take photos, measurements, and talk to witnesses for many of our clients’ cases.  While we always expect to gather evidence for your personal injury claim, it is in your best interest to gather any evidence that you can reasonably obtain while at the scene of the accident [...]

Text messaging can present hazards, whether it means wear and tear on your hands, or a dangerous distraction while driving. Laws are being passed at all levels to ban texting and driving. Learn about the dangers posed by the almost addictive and popular text messaging form of communication.

There are thousands of swimming pool-related injuries and deaths each year. A new federal law aims to reduce those numbers by requiring public pools and spas to install anti-entrapment drain covers. Learn about this new law and pool safety issues.

There's nothing to prove in toughing out the heat in sports practices and training at the expense of one's health. Read about the dangers from heat-related illnesses and know who can be responsible for setting limits on exertion. Finally, know how to look out for yourself or your student-athlete.

If you're involved with an accident arising out of an activity where helmets are worn, such as motorcycle use, biking or other sports, whether the injured person wore a helmet can be an issue in a personal injury case. Find out how helmet use factors into personal injury lawsuits.

If I win my personal injury lawsuit in an auto accident, how long does it usually take to receive compensation/payment?