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Rock, Paper, Scissors…I WIN!

Avista Management v. Wausau Underwriters Insurance U.S. Dist. Court Mid. Dist. Fla. (June 6, 2006) In a case where a hotel investment firm sued an insurance company for allegedly not paying an insurance claim fast enough after Hurricane Charley, attorneys for the parties seemed at odds with each other from the get-go.

Beware of Battery Fires!

  It’s that time of year when that favorite Christmas gift or toy needs a battery. Batteries are widely used in a variety of devices and because they are so common, people may not be aware of some dangers they may be exposed to when handling certain types of batteries. Two immediate dangers are: 1.…

Cell Phone, Other Distractions Greater Threat to Teen Drivers

Teens may begin their driving habits with great caution but as months behind the wheel pass, they begin to multitask at higher frequency rates – dialing cell phones, eating, and talking to passengers – and therefore greatly raise their risk of crashes and/or near-crash incidents.

Hands Free? NOT Risk Free!

Using Hands-Free Technology While Driving is surprisingly risky according to AAA Research. Mental distractions can persist for as long as 27 seconds after dialing, changing music or sending a text using voice commands, according to new research on distracted driving.

It’s Not Just About The Case, It’s About People

Injured In An Accident? Don’t Be a Victim Twice.

Getting injured in an accident because of somebody else’s negligence or misconduct is bad enough. Becoming a victim of an insurance company’s games and unfair tactics can make things even worse. At William Rawlings & Associates we know accidents happen. While being an accident victim may be unavoidable, choosing the wrong attorney is not. Our…

Social Media and the Insurance Companies

Certainly most clients these days use emails, send texts use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and any other form of social media available. If you are an injury client you need to be aware that you cannot expect any information you share on the internet in any format to remain private. Information posted on the internet can…

UTAH WEEKEND GETAWAY

Utah Department of transportation is advising us to prepare for a packed Memorial Day weekend. It is estimated that more than 2.8 million Mountain West residents will travel by car 50 miles or more to open the deadly summer travel season. The number is up 5.7 percent from last year and is expected to be…

So Many Accident Lawyers: Who Do I Call?

William R. Rawlings & Associates makes you Promises and KEEPS those promises. Over 34 years handling Accident, Injury and Wrongful Death claims….. Below are the promises you can expect our Firm to keep: Legal team assigned to every case. There will always be someone available to you to answer your questions. You will never be…