We are San Diego’s top trial and

We are San Diego’s top trial and
 serious injury law firm. We handle San Diego’s very biggest cases. If a case is in the news, we are almost always the lawyers involved. We handled the Kristen Rossum “American Beauty Murder” case, the Pizza Hut delivery driver case, and now, the runaway Lexus case that resulted in the tragic deaths of CHP Officer Mark Saylor and his family.

Our award-winning attorneys are the very best in the business. President and Founder John Gomez attended Yale Law School, the nation’s top-ranked law school. He then tried cases on behalf of the United States as a federal prosecutor. He now exclusively represents people, families and small businesses that have been involved in accidents or suffered harm.

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When you have been in a car accident or suffered an injury because of someone else’s negligence you often have to deal with an insurance company to try to get compensated for your injuries and pain and suffering. Some people are hesitant to hire a lawyer because they feel a lawyer will just take a part of their money. However, there are at least five reasons to hire lawyer instead of dealing with the insurance adjustors yourself.

ONE: Increase Amount of Recovery

While a personal injury lawyer typically takes one-third of any damages you receive, you often still make more money hiring a lawyer than you do by negotiating yourself. This is for several reasons. Lawyers have often been through dozens, or even hundreds, of cases like yours. They have a better idea than you do what your case is worth. A lawyer can get more money in your pocket, even with his or her fee, than you can by yourself.

Insurance companies often set aside a specific amount to pay a claim and try to settle a case for as little as possible. A lawyer will have a better idea what the maximum number the insurance company is willing to pay and keep pushing until the amount is meant. A lawyer threatening to file a lawsuit is mo
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THREE: Protect Your Rights

Many states have very short time periods for you to pursue your claims for compensation resulting from someone else’s negligence. Hiring a lawyer helps ensure your rights are protected and all the time limits are carefully watched. You often have many rights from your own insurance policies that your insurance company may not want you to know about. A lawyer is there to watch your back and make sure you get what you deserve from the one who injured you as well as form your own insurance company.


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FOUR: Free Up Your Time

Pursing a personal injury claim is time consuming. If you really want to maximize your recovery you have to order your medical records, write detailed demand letters, and argue with insurance adjustors who spend all day trying to get people to settle for less than they deserve. Sometimes you may have multiple phone calls from the insurance company in just one day. In the case of auto accident related injuries you not only have to deal with the bad driver’s insurance com-any, but you also have to deal with your insurance company.

If you are trying to get back to your regular life and your job, you don’t have time to properly deal with all the paperwork and phone calls that a personal injury claim entails.
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Conclusion

Lawyers are not popular in our society. But, having one on your side can be a life changing experience. If you have suffered an injury because of someone else, you will quickly find you never get to deal with the person who hurt you; you have to deal with their insurance company. They have people who spend their careers dealing with cases like yours. Don’t you deserve someone on your side? Your insurance company is not on your side; they don’t want to pay out any more money than they have to. Hiring a lawyer is the only way to make sure you are maximizing your recovery, limiting the emotional toll, protecting your rights, freeing up your time, and buying yourself peace of mind.
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In the mind of an Aspie

Here is an example of what goes on in the mind of an Aspie

I finally got the call for an interview! I read the job description and I know I can do it all with ease.
My heart leaps with joy at the possibility of being hired - being accepted. I am so excited! I can do this.
I have the date and time written but I repeat it over and over in my head so I don't forget it.

The beginnings of dread start to creep in.
I need to make sure I know how to get there. I don't want to get lost.
Self-doubt. What if I they don't like the way I answer or say the wrong thing? What if they don't like me? How long will the interview be? It's okay. I think I can do this.

Day of interview: Dress professionally. What does that mean? What if they don't like the way I'm dressed? Comb hair, brush teeth - please don't get toothpaste on my shirt. Sorry sneakers, I have to wear my other shoes. I hate those shoes. They pinch my feet. But I really, really want to make a good impression. This will have to do.

I have to get going. I don't want to be late. Gotta find the darn place. Okay now I have to find parking and that's a big, unfamiliar building. Great! I'm gonna get lost in the building!

Receptionist - stranger danger - I have to ask her for help! I already sound like a bumbling idiot. Job interview - yeah, I'm a beggar. I can see the pity in your eyes. I think I hate you.
UGH! I can do this job. I should already have this job. Why do I have to go through this stupid process?!

Stay calm. Get to the Human Resources Department. Oh God - more people! Plaster on your "pleasant, happy face" but not too happy. Are my eyebrows right? Maybe I look like I have a worried face on. Relax face muscles, crinkle eyes, quirk mouth. Okay, that should be my confident, glad-to-be-here face. I feel the tension rising up and I want to hide.

I don't feel very confident. I am not glad to be here. Stay calm. Now I have to remember eye contact and a firm handshake. I hate this. I really, really hate this. How badly do I need this job anyway? Shoot - they called my name. Here goes - stay calm - deep breath - smile...



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Independent. By taking ownership of their job responsibilities they usually get to know all the nuances of the job. Don't be surprised if they find a way to streamline the process so they're not wasting their time. A side note: They don't question authority because of a lack of respect. There just has to be a very good reason behind any changes so they can make sense of it or argue against it. Don't take that personally!
Attention to detail. What may seem mundane or unimportant to an average person, they will view as an integral part of the process because - well - it wouldn't be done unless the process needed it. Therein lies the gift - they are generally very good at troubleshooting a problem to get the job done. It's true - Aspies tend to "recreate the wheel" but this is how they learn and internalize so they can do the job with excellence.
Literal. They generally say what they mean and mean what they say. Literal to a fault, they have a hard time "reading between the lines." If you need answers they will be direct. Sometimes this may come off as being rude, overbearing, or arrogant. It's not. If you asked be prepared for an answer.
Loyal. Given half a chance to prove their abilities, they will prove their loyalty to you and your company time and again. They often go above and beyond the call of duty. It would be very easy to take advantage of this. Please realize you may have a diamond in the rough. Treat and pay them accordingly and you will have a very happy workhorse.
Passionate. You may not have heard this word associated with Asperger's very often (if ever), but if you've got an Aspie on your team and you need to get a point across this is the person for you. They know the ins and outs, they come prepared and they will debate an issue until they are certain their point was made.
Honesty. Being fair and just seems to be part of their DNA. Of course no one wants to get in trouble. Mistakes are made but chances are your Aspie employee will fess up to an error if they did it. It rankles their nerves if they are unjustly accused and not likely to tolerate a blanketed blame game. Money or sensitive material is not likely to disappear in their care.
Routine. Your prospective recruit loves routine and repetition. If it seems tedious to most it probably is - except for someone who loves expected results and attention to detail.
Team player. Yes, I said it. Team player. It's true that Aspies work well independently but that doesn't mean they must be in the basement on the hamster wheel or they fall apart. They have high expectations of their co-workers/team members and as long as everyone comes to the table prepared they are fine. In fact, if someone on the team is struggling, they may empathize and be inclined to take them under their wing. Who better to be a mentor than someone who lives in the trenches?
Success. The fact that they are good at what they do and thrive in a positive atmosphere, don't be surprised if they climb their way to the top. Warning: they may be gunning for your job - but before that happens they have the potential to make you look really good.
It is not always easy working with someone on the autism scale. In fact, there are times when they will test your patience and wherewithal. As an employer you will have to make adjustments, think outside the box, find other ways to explain things, implement an ombudsman or work advocate, and be giving yet firm.

Now read that last paragraph again. You don't have to bend over backwards to accommodate an Aspie prospect but those adjustments would be beneficial company-wide. All you have to do is give them a chance.