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Should I Take the First Offer of a Car Accident Settlement?

Never take the first offer of a car accident settlement unless a lawyer reviews it first and advises you to do so. Insurance companies rarely...

Average Settlement for Car Accident Neck and Back Injury

There isn’t an average settlement for car accidents that result in neck and back injuries. How much you can recover is unique to your situation....

G&K Obtains Proposed $15 Billion Settlement in Groundwater Contamination Suit Against 3M, Other Manufacturers

City of Tucson, et al. v. 3M Company, et al., 4:18-cv-00612 Attorneys Kevin Neal and Ken Ralston were local counsel, representing the City of Tucson, Town of Marana, and...

What to Know if You Have Been Involved in a Truck Accident

If you were hurt in a truck accident, knowing what to do could protect your rights, get the care you need, and build a strong...

Who Is Liable for My Injuries After a Truck Accident?

Identifying who is liable for your injuries after a truck accident is often confusing and frustrating. Many factors play a role in who might be...

When Is the Trucking Company Liable?

Trucking companies are frequently liable for collisions involving their vehicles. These entities are vicariously responsible for their employees’ actions under a legal doctrine known as...

When Is the Shipping Company Liable?

Under some circumstances, the shipping company is liable for a truck accident and injuries. This scenario is not as common as cases where the driver...

Why Do You Need a Wrongful Death Attorney?

When a loved one passes away due to another party’s negligence, hiring a lawyer may be the last thing on your mind. Yet, the truth...

18 G&K Attorneys Selected to 2023 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

Gallagher & Kennedy is pleased to announce that 14 of its attorneys have been recognized as 2023 Southwest Super Lawyers and four have been named...

Why Blind Spots Cause Many Truck Accidents?

Blind spots—areas where drivers cannot see around their vehicles—cause accidents when drivers fail to compensate for the lack of visibility. Blind spots cause many truck...

Wrongful Death Defined

Wrongful death refers to accidents in which someone loses their life due to the carelessness or inaction of another party. Sometimes, wrongful death deals with...

When to Hire a Truck Accident Attorney

If you suffered injuries in a truck accident, you may wonder when you should consider hiring a truck accident attorney. The answer? Immediately. Truck accident...

Who Is Responsible for My Aviation Accident?

Accidents involving aircraft are often complex legal issues because determining liability could get complicated. When an aviation accident occurs, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and...

Unqualified Truck Drivers

Large trucks are generally more difficult to operate than your average motor vehicle, so the law requires truck drivers to undergo rigorous training, testing, and...

Truck Rollovers

When a truck rolls over, it is dangerous not only for the truck driver but also for other cars or pedestrians around it. These accidents...