HAVE AN AIR BAG IN YOUR CAR? (AHEM, YOU DO) READ NOW!!

Does your car have an airbag?  Stupid question, huh?  Well, if you answered affirmatively (ahem, most of you should have), yesterday can only be deemed astonishing.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) released a consumer advisory requesting that the public take ‘URGENT ACTION.”  It released an airbag recall list that covers millions of vehicles on the road today.

Takata Corporation has made its living allegedly keeping people safe in their cars.  However, now it has been discovered that air bags manufactured by Takata are defective and could contain SHRAPNEL when deploying!!!  The capitalized word in the prior sentence is usually heard after “bomb blasts” and/or “war injuries.”  Yet, auto manufacturers in the US and abroad have continued to use the Takata products in vehicles that you and your loved ones may travel in on a regular basis.

The airbag recall list is found below.  If you or a loved one have been injured as a result of an automobile or truck accident, the personal injury lawyers at The Parian Law Firm, LLC may be able to help.  Through strategic partnerships forged with the top trial lawyers in the nation, The Parian Law Firm, LLC has represented injured persons throughout the United States.  Contact us today for a no obligation consultation.

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R. Cade Parian

Toyota: 778,177 total number of potentially affected vehicles
2002 – 2004 Lexus SC
2003 – 2004 Toyota Corolla
2003 – 2004 Toyota Corolla Matrix
2002 – 2004 Toyota Sequoia
2003 – 2004 Toyota Tundra
2003 – 2004 Pontiac Vibe

Honda: 2,803,214 total number of potentially affected vehicles
2001 – 2007 Honda Accord (4 cyl)
2001 – 2002 Honda Accord (6 cyl)
2001 – 2005 Honda Civic
2002 – 2006 Honda CR-V
2003 – 2011 Honda Element
2002 – 2004 Honda Odyssey
2003 – 2007 Honda Pilot
2006 – Honda Ridgeline
2003 – 2006 Acura MDX
2002 – 2003 Acura TL/CL

Nissan: 437,712 total number of potentially affected vehicles
2001 – 2003 Nissan Maxima
2001 – 2003 Nissan Pathfinder
2002 – 2003 Nissan Sentra
2001 – 2003 Infiniti I30/I35
2002 – 2003 Infiniti QX4
2003 – Infiniti FX

Mazda: 18,050 total number of potentially affected vehicles
2003 – 2004 Mazda6
2004 – Mazda RX-8

BMW: 573,935 total number of potentially affected vehicles
2000 – 2005 3 Series Sedan
2000 – 2006 3 Series Coupe
2000 – 2005 3 Series Sports Wagon
2000 – 2006 3 Series Convertible
2001 – 2006 M3 Coupe
2001 – 2006 M3 Convertible

General Motors: 133,221 total number potentially affected vehicles
2002 – 2003 Buick LeSabre
2002 – 2003 Buick Rendezvous
2002 – 2003 Cadillac DeVille
2002 – 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2002 – 2003 Chevrolet Impala
2002 – 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
2002 – 2003 Chevrolet Venture
2002 – 2003 GMC Envoy
2002 – 2003 GMC Envoy XL
2002 – 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora
2002 – 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada
2002 – 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
2002 – 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
2002 – 2003 Pontiac Montana

Here’s to You, Donald Trump!!! – by Personal Injury Lawyer Cade Parian

I was surfing the Twitter-sphere a couple of days ago when I came across a quote fromAmazon.com founder Jeff Bezos.  It simply said, “If you never want to be criticized, for goodness’ sake don’t do anything new.”  Inspirational?  Maybe.  Poetic?  Not a bit.  Knock you out of your chair blunt?  ABSOLUTELY.  The quote from Mr. Bezos was posted on Twitter by none other than Donald Trump.  (Yes, I follow Mr. Trump on Twitter & have read every book he has written).

In many professions — the legal profession included — maintaining the status quo is recommended.  In my opinion, part of the reason for such is a lot of law firms and other businesses operate almost like fraternities and sororities in college.  There is the “earn your keep/pay your dues” mentality that almost entirely chokes the thoughts of many in the organization.  Why choke such voices?  I have learned more from non-high school graduates than I have from some of the most academically-acclaimed people in America.  (KEY POINT = LISTEN!!)

About eight months ago, I did something new.  I started a solo personal injury law firm (“small business” for short).  There was criticism.  “Where will you get your clients?  From hanging out in the emergency room?”  “Have you even looked at how bad the economy is?”  “I hope you know how to starve.”  Now, I am not on the same level with Bezos or Trump, but they both heard the same kinds of criticism.  On Bezos, “Wait, you are going to start a book store that you cannot visit?”  For Trump, “You are going to turn that old ugly brick building into an even more ugly building made out of glass?”

The rest is history for Bezos and Trump.  My goal is to encourage anyone reading this to go ahead and take that leap into something new.  I can tell you……..yes, it is scary!!  Yes, there will be critics.  However, in the end, you will be thankful and excited that you made the move.

The Parian Law Firm, LLC is a law firm specializing in personal injury and criminal defense litigation.  Our personal injury and criminal defense attorneys are licensed in Georgia and Alabama, but take cases all over the United States.  Please contact us at (770) 727-5550 or fill out a contact form at www.westgalawyer.com for a no-obligation assessment of your case.

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Parian Law Firm, LLC Awarded AVVO Client’s Choice Award

Online legal forum Avvo.com awarded Carrollton, GA based personal injury lawyer Cade Parian of The Parian Law Firm, LLC with its 2014 “Clients’ Choice Award” for his quality and excellence in personal injury accident cases.  Avvo.com presents this honor to attorneys throughout the U.S. based on client reviews. Avvo.com is the leading online legal forum.  Its focus is connecting potential clients with well-respected attorneys across the country. It was founded in 2007 in Seattle and contains listings and ratings for more than 90 percent of all licensed attorneys in several practice areas across the country.  Avvo.com focuses on giving clients the tools needed to handle their legal matters, including free legal advice, a free lawyer directory, and the opportunity to quickly receive answers to legal questions. Each year, Avvo.com analyzes clients’ reviews for their current or past attorneys and awards the highest-ranking lawyers with the “Clients’ Choice Award.”  The award serves to show each attorney the appreciation of their clients while giving credibility to attorneys to help them to attract new clients. Cade Parian’s Avvo profile features a five-star, 10.0 “Superb” rating. Cade Parian began his career defending insurance companies and other large corporations.  In March 2014, Parian founded The Parian Law Firm, LLC with offices in Atlanta, Georgia, Birmingham, Alabama, & his hometown of Carrollton, Georgia.  His sole focus is representing individuals in personal injury lawsuits and criminal defense.   Parian is praised by colleagues, clients, and community members for his dedication and hard work both in his practice and within the community.

Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Georgia or Alabama?

Serious injury or disruption in life is not pleasant when caused bathe negligence, irresponsibility, or carelessness of others.  If you or a loved one has suffered such, call The Parian Law Firm, LLC today at (770) 727-5550.  Cade Parian has sued some of the largest corporations in America.  The strategic alliances that he has developed with some of the most powerful litigation attorneys throughout America enables him to represent individuals throughout America.  Contact us today and “Call Cade. Get Paid!” Proven. Personal. Parian.

Medical Billing Models & Law Firm Billing Models

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/21/us/drive-by-doctoring-surprise-medical-bills.html?_r=0

Elisabeth Rosenthal, a physician who writes for the New York Times, wrote a lengthy article on Sunday about ways that hospitals and physician practices are increasing their revenues.  The examples she points out in her article are absolutely amazing.  Well-known physicians and hospitals calling in extra bodies, without consent from the patient, offer their services — unbeknown to the patient that is sedated — during surgical procedures.  While doctors will no doubt go on the defensive saying that there are times when an additional hand is needed in the operating room to adequately care for a patient, there are certainly other times where that extra hand is brought in to increase the hospital’s and/or physician’s bottom line.  It is a despicable but true practice that is no doubt becoming more prevalent in the tighter healthcare economic climate.

Unfortunately, the same can be said for many law firms.  Have you ever looked at a bill from your lawyer?  Take a look next time you receive a bill from a lawyer that you are paying on an hourly basis.  If you are “lucky” enough to hire one of the big firms, you will no doubt see billable entries by a senior partner, junior partner, associate, paralegal, secretary, and sometimes the college kid that is a runner!  Some mid-sized and small firms charge for every sheet of paper your case uses or each and every $0.48 stamp that is used to send correspondence in your case.

Some large corporations and others have caught on to the billing practices of law firms.  Some law firms have adapted by developing alternative billing models.  Others have abandoned the billable hour and now charge on a task-based model.  Sadly, the vast majority of law firms out there still thrive on sending the detailed bill.

Pay attention to your medical and legal bills.  Challenge the hospitals, physicians, and lawyers to tell you why they charge the way they charge.  As evidenced by Dr. Rosenthal’s article, it is time for both the medical and legal profession to take pause and adjust to the economy like so many others have done.

The Parian Law Firm, LLC gets no money unless and until we win your case.  The personal injury attorneys at The Parian Law Firm, LLC are experienced and can help you or someone you know who has been injured in an accident.  The Parian Law Firm, LLC – and the law firms throughout the country that The Parian Law Firm, LLC has strategic partnerships with – have a track record of recovering millions of dollars in cases involving others’ negligence.  Our personal injury attorneys are licensed in Georgia and Alabama, but take cases all over the United States.  Please contact us at (770) 727-5550 or fill out a contact form at www.westgalawyer.com for a no-obligation assessment of your potential personal injury claim.

Proven. Personal. Parian.

What to Do When in a Car Wreck – Part 3 of 3

Well, here is the grand finale in our three part series about the second most common question asked of many lawyers.  What are you supposed to do when you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident?  We have been through the moments immediately after a wreck in Part 1 to documentation and not admitting fault in Part 2.  Now, we move on to things to consider away from the scene of the car accident.

(7)  GO TO THE DOCTOR. – Your adrenaline is flowing.  Just like a race car driver after wrecking, you may be able to move or in some cases run from the car.  However, never underestimate a car or truck accident.  No matter how slight the impact, you or others in the car may have suffered an injury.  Therefore, it is recommended that you see a doctor soon after a car accident.  It is always better to be safe than sorry!

(8) NOTIFY YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY – By now, you know where your car insurance card is hopefully.  Go ahead and make the phone call to them letting them know about the accident.  Keep in mind that the person on the other end of the line works for an insurance company.  While they do (most times) have your best interests in mind, that person on the other end of the line is also trying to improve the large corporate behemoth’s bottom line.

(9) FOLLOW THRU WITH YOUR DOCTOR’S ORDERS – You would not believe the calls that come in from people that have been injured in an accident and simply QUIT going to the doctor.  More times than not, they simply had no health insurance or other funds to pay the medical providers.  Regardless of such, you need to continue medical care if you have been injured.  Get in touch with a personal injury lawyer.  He or she can help you get the care you need.

While not all inclusive of every accident, this 3 part series gives you a place to start when you have an accident.   The personal injury attorneys at The Parian Law Firm, LLC are experienced with car wreck and truck accident claims and can help you or someone you know who has been injured in such an accident.  The Parian Law Firm, LLC – and the law firms throughout the country that The Parian Law Firm, LLC has strategic partnerships with – have a track record of recovering millions of dollars in car wreck and truck accident cases.  Our personal injury attorneys are licensed in Georgia and Alabama, but take cases all over the United States.  Please contact us at (770) 727-5550 or fill out a contact form at www.westgalawyer.com for a no-obligation assessment of your potential car wreck or truck accident claim.

Proven. Personal. Parian.

What to Do When In a Car Wreck – Part 2 of 3

This is the second installment of a three part series addressing the second most common question asked lawyers by friends, family, and acquaintances.  What are you supposed to do when you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident?  In the first installment (Part 1), we discussed the initial moments following the accident and how you must (1) contact the police, if able; (2) don’t move your car until the police tell you to move your car; and (3) start writing down names of witnesses.  So what comes next?

(4)  INSURANCE, INSURANCE, INSURANCE!! – 9.5 times out of 10, car wrecks and truck accidents involve more than one vehicle.  Therefore, the next step following the accident is to get the names of all of the other drivers involved.  Ask to see their insurance card.  Don’t be alarmed if the insurance card is in someone else’s name.  If your cell phone is not shattered, take a picture of the front side and back side of the insurance card.  If your cell phone is nowhere to be seen, find pen/pencil/stick and a paper-like material.  Write down the insurance company’s name, policy holder’s name, and policy number.  Should the other driver tell you they do not have car insurance, kick them in the shin.  You have my permission.

(5)  PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES!! – As you can tell from yesterday’s post, I hope you can find your cell phone!!  However, if you cannot, ask to borrow a witness’s cell phone and start snapping photos of the accident scene.  Should the wreck leave you in a position where you are unable to take pictures, ask one of the witnesses helping you to take pictures.  Pictures are very important when dealing with an insurance company.  Adjusters almost always have amnesia about the facts of an accident until they are shown a picture.  These pictures do not have to Olan Mills quality.  They just need to paint a picture of the accident scene.

(6)  NEVER ADMIT FAULT!! – So, okay, you were all caught up in singing the latest Nickelback song.  Yeah, you hit the car in front of you.  However, something just doesn’t seem right to you.  The person in the other car gets out of his car, walks two steps, falls to the ground and starts screaming that you hit him.  Whatever your inner “angel” tells you, DO NOT ADMIT IT WAS YOUR FAULT!  Take a deep breath.  Police officers will be there soon enough.  They are trained in investigating wrecks of all kinds.  Let them do the investigating.  You just be truthful when asked questions.

The final piece of this puzzle on “what to do when I have been involved in a motor vehicle accident?” comes tomorrow.  The personal injury attorneys at The Parian Law Firm, LLC are experienced with car wreck and truck accident claims and can help you or someone you know who has been injured in such an accident.  The Parian Law Firm, LLC – and the law firms throughout the country that The Parian Law Firm, LLC has strategic partnerships with – have a track record of recovering millions of dollars in car wreck and truck accident cases.  Our personal injury attorneys are licensed in Georgia and Alabama, but take cases all over the United States.  Please contact us at (770) 727-5550 or fill out a contact form atwww.westgalawyer.com for a no-obligation assessment of your potential car wreck or truck accident claim.

Proven. Personal. Parian.

What to Do When In a Car Wreck? – Part 1 of 3

There are some common questions that lawyers hear from friends, family, and acquaintances.  First by a long shot is “what do I do if I get pulled over and I’ve been drinking?”  Easy — Obey the officer and pass the tests!!  The second most common question is “what do I do when I have been involved in a motor vehicle accident?”

Recognizing that all wrecks are different, it is difficult to say what is to be done.  However, I wanted to give some basic ideas about what to do in the event you find yourself in one of these unfortunate situations.  As stated before, there are many ways to deal with a car wreck.  I am just giving you what I recommend to people when they ask the second most common question to lawyers.

(1)  CONTACT THE POLICE, IF ABLE – More times than not, car wrecks occur in areas of population.  Therefore, it is assumed that someone else has called 911 to report the wreck.  DON’T ASSUME!  If you are not too injured to contact 911 — and if you can find your cell phone — please do so.  Official records such as accident reports are crucial in dealings with insurance companies.  You want the local emergency authorities to prepare such.

(2)  DON’T MOVE YOUR CAR UNTIL THE POLICE TELL YOU TO MOVE YOUR CAR – If your car is operable, it is often human instinct to get out of the way of others.  Moving your vehicle could result in an inaccurate official report.  It is best to leave the vehicles where they lie.  So what if you are blocking a two-lane road and your car can be moved?  Take out your cell phone and take pictures of the vehicles; say thank you to those sitting there waiting on you to take those pictures; and move your car.

(3)  START WRITING DOWN NAMES OF WITNESSES – Virtually every wreck has them just like every tornado has that one guy that hears the “freight train” coming and gets on the local news to tell all about it.  No matter how minor the car wreck, write down the name, address, and cell phone number of every single witness of the wreck.  You never know when that minor fender-bender could turn into something much more pressing.

Tomorrow comes Part 2 of this discussion into “what do I do when I have been involved in a motor vehicle accident?”   The personal injury attorneys at The Parian Law Firm, LLC are experienced with car wreck and truck accident claims and can help you or someone you know who has been injured in such an accident.  The Parian Law Firm, LLC — and the law firms throughout the country that The Parian Law Firm, LLC has strategic partnerships with — have a track record of recovering millions of dollars in car wreck and truck accident cases.  Our personal injury attorneys are licensed in Georgia and Alabama, but take cases all over the United States.  Please contact us at (770) 727-5550 or fill out a contact form at www.westgalawyer.com for a no-obligation assessment of your potential car wreck or truck accident claim.

Proven. Personal. Parian.