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Arbitration Victory for Harris Personal Injury Lawyers

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Last week, Attorneys Ryan Harris and Philip Alexander had another successful victory! Our client’s insurance company was only willing to pay out $60,000 through their uninsured motorist coverage. Harris and Alexander arbitrated the case in front of a retired judge and the client was awarded $120,000 for his uninsured motorist case, twice as much as the insurance company’s best offer.

We have successfully arbitrated numerous personal injury cases to awards both small and large. If you or a loved one have been involved in a personal injury case, please do not hesitate to contact Harris Personal Injury Lawyers at 760 231-9970.

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San Diego’s Top Influential

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Ryan Harris has been nominated by the Readers of The San Diego Daily Transcript as a 2012 Top Influential. A top influential is a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence their industry and the local business community.

The San Diego Daily Transcript conducted a reader nominated process to determine the top influential individuals in San Diego County.

Harris Personal Injury Lawyers is proud to have Ryan Harris in the running for this honorable distinction. We would like to thank the readers for nominating Mr. Harris! The full list of nominees is available online at The Daily Transcript.

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“CLICK IT OR TICKET,” IT’S THAT SIMPLE AND SAVES LIVES

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

By: California Highway Patrol (CHP)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Getting in your car and putting on your seat belt should be second
nature, whether you are a driver or a passenger. Take a second of your time and always buckle
up before heading out on the highway.

As a reminder of this life-saving advice, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is participating in
the Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign Nov. 18 – 27, 2011. During this time, law
enforcement throughout the state actively look for drivers and passengers who are unbuckled.

Click It or Ticket has a successful track record since its inception in 2005; California’s seat belt
usage rate has increased from a 90.4 percent in 2001 to a record-high, 96.02 percent in 2010.
This increase represents more than 1.25 million more vehicle occupants who buckle up.

“It’s encouraging to see seat belt usage is up and fatalities are at a record-low in California,” said
CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “Through this heightened statewide enforcement effort our
goal is to further increase seat belt and child passenger safety seat use, and continue to save
lives.”

According to the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, in 2009 there were 544 vehicle
passengers killed who were not wearing a seat belt or using a child safety seat; more than 9,400
others were injured under similar circumstances. Last year, CHP officers issued more than
155,000 citations to drivers and or passengers who failed to buckle up.

The minimum cost of an adult seat belt violation in California is $142, and up to $445 for not
properly restraining a child under 16 years of age. If the parent is not in the car, the driver is issued
the ticket.

“We would prefer not to write the ticket,” added Commissioner Farrow. “I’d like to see
everyone make safe choices and eliminate preventable tragedies on our roadways.”

Click It or Ticket is a cooperative effort among the five traffic safety-related departments under
the Business, Transportation and Housing Agency: CHP, Office of Traffic Safety, Department of
Transportation, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Department of Motor
Vehicles.

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Best Young Attorneys in San Diego County 2011

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Ryan Harris and Phil Alexander have been nominated by the San Diego Daily Transcript for Best Young Attorney in San Diego County 2011.

The San Diego Daily Transcript conducts a peer nominated process to determine the best young attorneys in San Diego County who are: Hard-Working & Detail-Oriented, Knowledgeable & Enthusiastic, Ethical & Professional, and Committed to Furthering the Interests of Justice in Society.

The nomination process for this award is unique – only attorneys can nominate other attorneys for this honor. The Transcript conducts a peer voting process to determine the best young attorneys.

Harris Personal Injury Lawyers is proud to be in the running for this honorable distinction. We would like to thank our colleagues for nominating us! The full list of nominees is available online at The Daily Transcript

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Another Court Room Victory for Harris Personal Injury Lawyers

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

This week Ryan Harris and Phil Alexander had another successful trial victory! Our client was side-swiped by another vehicle in the summer of 2007. Following the accident, the defendant’s insurance company told our client they were not going to pay for any of her medical treatment and offered no monetary compensation to resolve the case.

The insurance company took this position because our client had waited to seek medical treatment for 6 months following the incident. The client retained our law firm a year after the incident.

Prior to trial, the insurance company only offered $2,500 to settle the case. Following a 3-day, expedited trial, the jury returned a $27,000 verdict, with $19,000 awarded for past medical expenses, $8,000 awarded for past pain and suffering. In addition to the jury’s $27,000 verdict, the insurance company will also pay prevailing party costs, along with CCP Section 998 interest and costs of about $12,000, requiring a total payment of approximately $40,000 to satisfy the judgment.

We have successfully tried numerous personal injury cases to verdict, both small and large. If you or a loved one have been involved in a serious personal injury case, please do not hesitate to contact Harris Personal Injury at 760 231-9970.

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Heros Lift Burning Car To Save Biker

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Check out this amazing video capturing a group of onlookers working together to lift a burning car off a motorcyclist and drag the man to safety. The event took place yesterday in Utah after a BMW and a motorcyclist crashed into each other.

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Bus Accidents

Friday, August 26th, 2011

Several thousand bus accidents occur yearly nationwide. No type of bus is immune to these accidents – city, charter and even school buses are involved in collisions regularly.

If you are involved in a bus accident, you should contact an experienced personal injury attorney immediately. They will be able to help answer your questions and guide you through the process of getting compensation for lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering.

You may recall a few bus accidents that made headlines this year – in Pittsburgh, there was an accident involving a motorist and a school bus. The motorist suffered from a heart attack and crashed head on into the bus. You may wonder, is the motorist to blame since they had no control over their heart attack?
There are several questions that come to mind regarding bus accidents:

1) Why do bus accidents happen?
2) Is there a way to avoid or prevent a bus accident?
3) Who is at fault in a bus accident?

Many answers can be found on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) website. According to the FMCSA, intercity buses account for 12 percent of buses involved in fatal crashes, school buses account for 39 percent and transit buses account for 36 percent. The bus drivers were at fault (due to negligence) an astonishing 85 percent of the time. Other causes were a result of mechanical failure that the drivers did not have control over.

Investigations into bus companies showed that many should not have allowed certain drivers to operate, but they did anyways and a crash ensued. This happened in 2008 when a Texas bus driver did not have legal insurance.

The FMCSA has implemented several safety programs to help avoid bus crashes. The Share the Road Safely website is dedicated to teaching everyone from motorists to pedestrians, bicyclists and bus drivers to share the road.

Free Legal Questions

Sadly, there are still many bus crashes every year that result in severe injuries and fatalities. If you or a loved one has been injured as the result of a bus accident, do not hesitate to contact Harris Personal Injury Lawyers for a free case consultation .

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Ashley Rogers Experience with Harris Personal Injury

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011


Check out Ashley Rogers experience with the Harris Personal Injury team

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What to Do When Attacked by a Dog or other Animal

Friday, June 17th, 2011

Recently, a rabid coyote attacked an elderly woman and her dog during their walk. Naturally, the woman’s first reaction was to protect her pet and fight off the coyote. Unfortunately, she was fighting a losing battle – the woman survived, but her dog did not.

Wild animals are not the only culprits. In Orange County, CA there have been a large number of domestic animal attacks, some of which have been fatal. These attacks can happen to anyone, anywhere. There are several ways to avoid both wild and domestic animal attacks:

1. In many parts of Orange County, especially in state parks and canyons, there are signs posted signifying that dogs are required to be on a leash. However, not everyone is willing to oblige, so it is wise to be aware of loose dogs (especially if you have a dog too). Walk in a different direction if possible or ask the owner to contain the dog.

2. Stray dogs are generally more dangerous than a dog with its owner. There is no way to know from a distance if a stray dog is friendly. The best thing to do is keep your distance and avoid the dog. Avoid anything that could cause the dog to want to run up to you; this includes eye contact, talking to the dog, or running from the dog.

3. To keep small pets safe from coyotes, try to avoid walking them in or near canyons in the early morning or evening. If you live in a canyon, it is always wise to keep your pets inside overnight. This precautionary measure is not only to avoid coyote attacks, but also attacks by possums, skunks and raccoons. If you walk into your backyard and encounter one of these critters, they most likely will run. However, a dog will chase them and could get seriously injured if attacked.

Dog Bites and Injuries

The following website offers more advice on what to do if attacked by a stray dog.
http://www.dailypuppy.com/articles/how-to-protect-yourself-against-aggressive-dogs-when-walking-your-own-dog/5bc4c35b-b00e-c710-02f8-7dedb8bfc3f2

There are various reasons why a stray dog will attack a person or another dog. It could be because the dog is sick, it has rabies, or it has been abused and is scared. The breed of a dog is also a determining factor.

Pit Bulls and Rottweilers have been responsible for a number of fatal dog attacks in the U.S. You probably remember the Diane Whipple story: http://www.sfdogmauling.com/, or the 12-year-old boy who was attacked in 2005 by his family’s two Pit Bulls.

If you own dogs, it is wise to make sure your yard is securely fenced in. When walking your dogs, always have them on a leash for their own protection and for the safety of others. There are also many good dog trainers in Southern California that can provide affordable obedience training.

When visiting neighbors or friends that have pets, be aware. Dogs that are new mothers can be protective of their pups and can become aggressive.

Dogs are not the only animals to be aware of. Ferrets, cats, rabbits, birds and hamsters are among many animals that people have as family pets. If you have been attacked and injured by someone’s pets, you need to know your rights. Contact Harris Personal Injury Lawyers today for a free case consultation.

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Top Attorneys 2011

Friday, May 6th, 2011

Ryan Harris and Robert May have been nominated for Top Attorneys 2011 in the Personal Injury/Property Damage practice category! The nomination itself is an admirable achievement, as the San Diego Daily Transcript received nearly 900 nominations, across 14 different practice categories.

The nomination process for this award is unique – only attorneys can nominate other attorneys for this honor. The Transcript conducts a peer voting process to determine the best lawyers in private, corporate, academic and government practice in San Diego County in key categories.

Harris Personal Injury Lawyers is proud to be in the running for this honorable distinction. We would like to thank our colleagues for nominating us! The full list of nominees is available online at SDDT.com/TopAttorneys.

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