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Steps in a Car Accident Lawsuit

Posted on April 2, 2020 in Car Accidents

The civil justice system gives auto accident survivors ways to recover financial compensation for their damages from at-fault parties. First is the insurance claim. Most auto accident cases settle through insurance negotiations. A car accident lawsuit might be necessary, however, if you have life-changing injuries or a loved one died in a Phoenix auto accident…

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How Do Insurance Companies Investigate Auto Claims?

Posted on April 2, 2020 in Car Accidents

Filing an auto insurance claim is only the beginning of the recovery process after an accident. Once you notify the insurance provider of the accident, it will assign someone to review your claim and decide if you are eligible for coverage. Understanding the investigative process could give you an advantage during the handling of your…

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Dos and Don’ts of Speaking With Auto Insurance Adjusters

Posted on April 2, 2020 in Car Accidents

Auto insurance adjusters are the professionals with the task of investigating your claim and determining its validity. Auto insurance companies hire adjusters to process clients’ claims. A claims adjuster’s job is to contact the client, investigate the case and decide whether the insurer should take it (and how much to offer, if so). Expect a…

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Psychological Hazards for Pilots

Posted on April 1, 2020 in Aviation

Several psychological hazards may cause a pilot to not act quickly and safely when faced with an emergency. Some of these factors include being unwilling to accept the emergency situation; a hope to save the airplane; and concern about getting hurt. Pilot training and experience in handling emergencies are critically important.

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Emergency Landings

Posted on March 21, 2020 in Aviation

There are three main types of emergency landings: a “forced landing” (an immediate landing because the plane or helicopter cannot keep flying, such as with engine failure); a “precautionary landing” (the aircraft is still flyable but not advisable, such as worsening weather, getting lost, low fuel and engine trouble); and “ditching” (a forced or precautionary…

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Handling Emergency Situations in Flight

Posted on March 15, 2020 in Aviation

Non-normal and emergency situations can occur during a flight. The key to handling such a situation is for the pilot to know and follow the procedures from the airplane or helicopter manufacturer and contained in the FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual and/or Pilot’s Operating Handbook.

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The U.S. Supreme Court Closed to the Public

Posted on March 13, 2020 in Personal Injury

The President of the United States is expected to declare  a national emergency over the coronavirus. The World Health Organization has already announced that the COVID-19 outbreak is a global pandemic. The impact on the US Legal system has been immediate and severe. The U.S. Supreme Court will be closed to the public until further…

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COVID-19 – U.S. Supreme Court Closed

Posted on March 13, 2020 in Personal Injury

The President of the United States is expected to declare a national emergency over the coronavirus. The World Health Organization has already announced that the COVID-19 outbreak is a global pandemic. The impact on the US Legal system has been immediate and severe. The U.S. Supreme Court will be closed to the public until further…

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Airline Industry Hit Hard by COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on March 12, 2020 in Aviation

Airlines are being severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. An industry trade group for US Airlines has warned that the recent decision on travel restrictions would hit the U.S. airline industry extremely hard. Airlines in the US have forecasted the virus could threaten to wipe out between $63 billion and $113 billion in global airline…

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Arizona Supreme Court Preempts “Balance Billing” by Hospitals

Posted on March 11, 2020 in Personal Injury

The Arizona Supreme Court just delivered a very important decision concerning Hospitals and their rights to recover liens against patients who are suing for injuries caused by a third-party. In Ansley v. Banner Health, the Court looked at the question of whether Medicaid patients may sue to challenge Arizona statutes authorizing the recording of liens…

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Jet Crashes May Bring 737 Max 8 Safety Improvements

Posted on March 10, 2020 in Aviation

Boeing’s two 737 Max 8 jet crashes and the investigations that followed may change the aviation industry for the better. The October 29, 2018 Lion Air crash killing all 189 people on board and then 5 months later the crash in Ethiopia that claimed another 157 lives brought into focus how a small automated flight…

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G&K Attorneys Present at Sedona Conference

Posted on March 10, 2020 in Firm News

Shannon Clark, Bob Boatman, and Lincoln Combs presented on recent complex litigation issues, perspectives, and trial experiences at The Sedona Conference in February 2020.  The Sedona Conference is an opportunity for practitioners to move the law forward in a reasoned and just way. Shannon, Bob, and Lincoln led an engaging and interactive session with fellow…

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Can I Fly After Scuba Diving?

Posted on March 8, 2020 in Aviation

Airplane pilots and passengers who plan to fly after scuba diving should allow the body time to rid itself of excess nitrogen absorbed during the dive. The recommended wait times are 12 hours for flights below 8,000 feet for dives that did not require a controlled ascent and 24 hours if the flight will be…

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Coronavirus Raises Awareness of Airline Passenger Safety

Posted on March 5, 2020 in Aviation

With the spread of the Coronavirus, airlines are under scrutiny for more passenger safety. We may see more claims like the one made by a New Jersey woman who says she contracted tuberculosis on a 2018 flight from Nigeria because Ethiopian Airlines negligently seated a contagious passenger next to her and refused her request to…

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