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BISNAR | CHASE September 2009 Newsletter

Welcome back to the BISNAR | CHASE newsletter! This month we've prepared a special newsletter that is packed with great material. You'll find a school-zone safety article, an introduction to one of our valued staff members, a special offer for a free glove box organizer, blog updates and more!

And don't forget, if you ever have any questions about motor vehicle safety then I encourage you to give our firm a call at 1-800-561-4887. We're always ready to help and serve you.

To a safe and enjoyable September,

John Bisnar
BISNAR | CHASE
www.BestAttorney.com
1-800-561-4887

In This Issue

Meet Colleen Cadogan
Personal Injury Tip
Car Accident Lawyers
Free Insurance & Registration Organizer
In the Blog
YouTube Testimonial
Lawyer Joke

Meet Colleen Cadogan

Colleen Cadogan has been with BISNAR | CHASE since 1999--starting as an Administrative Assistant and quickly being promoted to a Paralegal position in which she has exceeded all expectations.

Thanks to her incredible ability to multi-task, Colleen is able to help with a wide range of projects such as negotiating settlements, processing settlements and working the pre-litigation files.

"What I really like about working at BISNAR | CHASE," says Colleen, "is that no matter who you are or what your title is in the office, you are treated with respect and as an equal."

Colleen earned her Paralegal Certificate from South Coast College and also has certifications in Notary, ADP Payroll, and ADP Human Resources. She lives in Temecula with her husband and five wonderful children and enjoys hanging out by the beach or pool.

Personal Injury Tip

Safety Tips for School Zones

Nearly 20% of all traffic fatalities involving children below the age of 15 are due to pedestrian accidents--with most school-age pedestrian victims being killed between the hours of 3 pm to 4 pm. And now that school's back in session--with over 6 million Californian students returning to class--it's important for motorists to take extra precautions while driving in school zones.

Here are six safety tips for driving in school zones that will help you reduce the chance of being involved in an auto-pedestrian accident:

Be Visible

One of the best ways to prevent an accident is to make your vehicle visible, and this certainly applies to driving through school zones. You should have your headlights on at all times so you can be seen more easily by children and other drivers.

Slow Down

The speed limit in school zones--25 mph when children are present--is there for a reason: you need to be able to stop your vehicle quickly when kids are around. Whenever you're driving through a school zone you should pay close attention to your surroundings, slow down if there are any hazards present and be prepared to deal with the unexpected.

Obey Traffic Signs

A recent survey showed that many motorists disregard stop signs in school zones and residential neighborhoods with 45% failing to come to a complete stop, 37% rolling through and another 7% not even slowing down.

This type of behavior increases the likelihood of a car accident and could take away the life of a young innocent child simply walking home from school.

Avoid Distractions

It's important for you to avoid distractions whenever you're driving, but it becomes especially necessary in school zones. Looking away from the road for only a couple of seconds could cause irreversible damage and unimaginable pain.

Avoid talking on your cell phone, adjusting the sound or air settings in your vehicle or anything else that may take your attention away from driving.

Pay Attention

Beyond avoiding distractions, it is also important to pay careful attention to your surroundings when you are entering and driving through a school zone. Just because you don't see any kids at a quick glance doesn't mean they aren't there.

The strategies I recommend while entering school zones are to ground-check parked cars, constantly scan both sides of the road and look for clues of children in the area (such as backpacks or bikes).

Review Your Travel Route

If you drive through a school zone on a regular basis, you should either allow extra travel time so you can obey the rules without being concerned about arriving late or you should change your route to avoid school zones. A slightly longer route may actually save you time by avoiding the congestion and having higher speed limits.

By following these six tips you will be more prepared for school-zone safety. Feel free to share this article with your family, friends and co-workers by simply forwarding this newsletter along to their email addresses.

Car Accident Lawyers

At BISNAR | CHASE, our experience and dedication to representing California car accident victims has earned us the legal expertise and financial resources to handle our client's cases with the best representation possible.

We are committed to doing everything in our power to make sure we achieve the best possible outcome if you or anybody you know is ever involved in a California auto accident. Call us today at 1-800-561-4887 for your free consultation.

Free Glove Box Organizer

BISNAR | CHASE has designed an Insurance & Registration Organizer to keep your car documents organized and to assist you if you are involved in a car accident.

The Organizer has a slot to put your automobile Certificate of Insurance, a place to put your automobile registration, an Accident Information Form with instructions on what to do after a traffic accident and what information to collect at the scene of a car accident, a pen, a flashlight with batteries, a tire pressure gauge, and a note pad.

Click here for an amazing story of how one of our former clients, Terri Eden, put the Glove Box Organizer to good use.

Get your Free Glove Box Organizer right now!

In the Blog

Here are a few recent auto accident stories that have been in the news, as covered on http://www.CaliforniaInjuryBlog.com.

September 14 - Los Angeles Fatal Car Accident Kills Motorcyclist
September 15 - Los Angeles Car Accident Kills Pedestrian
September 16 - Woman Killed in San Francisco Auto Accident

Visit the blog today to receive regular updates on local injuries and accidents in California.

Client Video Testimonial

We've recently created a YouTube account featuring a few of our clients and their video testimonials at http://www.youtube.com/user/BisnarChaseAttorneys.

This month's featured testimonial is Ed Solomon. In 2006, Ed was at his local supermarket when he had a slip and fall accident. Even after visiting the emergency room and being put on painkillers, Ed wasn't sure what his options were, so he turned to BISNAR | CHASE.

After explaining his situation, we took care of all the negotiations (Ed did not have to go to court) and Ed ended up with a generous settlement that was double the original offer from the insurance company.

"I not only would recommend BISNAR | CHASE to anybody that I know, but if anything should unfortunately happen to me I would either be knocking on their door or the hospital would be calling them," said Ed. "They are so professional . . . and it's a good feeling, just a great feeling."

Click here to see Ed Solomon's full video testimonial.

If you ever need a personal injury attorney or know somebody else in need of representation, give us a call at 1-800-561-4887.

Lawyer Joke: Lawyer On Holiday

A lawyer and an engineer were fishing in the Caribbean.

The lawyer said, "I'm here because my house burned down and all I owned was destroyed by the fire. The insurance company paid for everything and I'm using some of the insurance money for this trip."

"That's quite a coincidence," replied the engineer. "I'm here because my house and all my belongings were destroyed by a flood . . . and my insurance company also paid for everything."

The lawyer looked confused . . . "How do you start a flood?"

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