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Ways That Social Media Can Affect Your Injury Claim

Do you use social media websites, like Facebook, Twitter or Instagram? Chances are, if you are reading this article, the answer is yes. According to Pew Research Center in 2014, nearly 75 percent of Internet users were active on some form of social media, and that number has likely gone up since then. Social media

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Planning for a Safe New Year’s 2018

  What is your New Year’s Resolution? You still have plenty of time to think about it, as well as what your plans are for ringing in the New Year. But as you consider these things, you should also be aware – New Year’s is one of the most dangerous days of the year. During

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Do I Need to File a Third-Party Injury Claim after a Drunk Driver Hits Me?

One of the most dangerous things you can be exposed to as a driver is another driver under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It doesn’t matter how safe you are driving or how adherent you are to the laws of the road; a drunk driver can come from anywhere, at any time, and cause

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James McKiernan Has Been Nominated and Accepted as a 2017 AIOPIA’s 10 Best in California for Client Satisfaction

The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of California’s Personal Injury Attorney James McKiernan as 2017 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction. The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys is a third-party attorney rating organization that publishes an annual list of the Top 10 Personal Injury attorneys in

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Is It Wise to Allow Night Hiking and Biking in SLO?

The San Luis Obispo City Council is considering opening up Cerro San Luis for nighttime hiking and biking. Is it a good idea? The council is mulling approval on a pilot program that would allow limited after-dark recreation on the peak. The two-year pilot program would extend Cerro San Luis hours to 8:30 p.m. between

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What You Need to Know about the Ford Truck Recall

Ford Motor recently announced a recall of roughly 1.3 million 2015-17 Ford F-150 and 2017 Ford Super Duty trucks in North America. The recall is due to frozen door latches and bent or kinked actuation cables. The problem can result in doors not opening or closing. Affected customers should be notified next month. The company

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Are Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents on the Rise in SLO?

Due to an increase in pedestrian and bicycle accidents, San Luis Obispo police have stepped up patrols. As more people use non-motorized transportation, the risk of being injured or killed by cars has increased. In the last three years, SLO police have investigated more than 235 cases of vehicle versus pedestrian or bicyclist accidents. This

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California Police Conduct Sting Operations to Prevent Underage Drinking

Santa Maria police have recently begun using minors in sting operations to prevent underage drinking. The operations work as follows: a plainclothes officer would enter a liquor store, followed shortly by a teenager. The teenager would walk up to the counter and attempt to purchase alcohol with cash. If the sale went through, the police

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Did You Know Thanksgiving is One of the Most Dangerous Holidays?

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you probably already have plans to meet up with family and friends for food, football and fun. Thanksgiving is one of the most traveled holidays of the year. And for an overwhelming majority of people, travel by car will be the transportation method of choice. This holiday has

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Are Pedestrian Accidents on the Rise in San Luis Obispo?

San Luis Obispo police are increasing efforts to enforce traffic in response to a rise in pedestrian and bicycle accidents across the city. According to Capt. Chris Staley of the San Luis Obispo Police Department, the past three years have seen at least one pedestrian accident every two months. But in the last six months,

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400 + 5 Star Reviews!

Chris Monteiro

After my injury that was going to require two separate surgeries and have me out of work for at least 8 months. I was advised we should get a lawyer. My son Matt contacted James McKiernan Law Firm because he was referred to them from a friend. I was home after my first surgery [READ MORE]

Ali Scherz

When you’re in need of experienced legal help that you can trust for your accident or injury, James McKiernan and his team are simply the best. His knowledgeable, friendly staff will guide you through and protect your rights. Having personally worked with Jim McKiernan on a number of legal issues for over the past [READ MORE]

James Vold

This was my first experience needing to get a lawyer due to being injured in a car accident and I didn’t know what to expect in the process. The staff was friendly, helpful and so easy to work with! I couldn’t be happier with the results and I highly recommend [READ MORE]

Shawnette Rice-Frost

When my husband was in a bad car accident we called James McKiernan. We were getting nowhere with the other person who rear ended my husband and totaled his car, and he was hurt pretty badly and required 2 surgeries. I am ONLY giving 5 stars because there are not 100! I absolutely cannot [READ MORE]

Dennis Gilbert

Most professional law firm I ever dealt with! Legal services and counsel far above any other expererieced 50+ years. McKiernan Lawyers goes beyond in both care & competency! If you need an accident attorney, call them – skip the other firms that claim to be the best. James McKiernan IS the best! -Dennis [READ MORE]

Christine cicchetti-bernardo

I had a slip and fall accident but never thought I would end up having to go to a lawyer. I was blessed with John Hayes at McKiernan law offices as my attorney. It has been a long and tiring process (as I assume all cases are) but during this process John became more [READ MORE]

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