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Different Ways Your Claim is Resolved
Most people who come into our office have never been involved in a legal dispute before. They are often surprised to learn how many different ways their case might be resolved throughout the process. They are also surprised to learn the majority of the cases will be resolved without requiring a ...
Civil Procedure—Timeliness of Notice of Claim
Civil Procedure—Timeliness of Notice of Claim Cruz v. City of Tucson, 770 Ariz. Adv. Rep. 8 (App. Div. II, August 1, 2017) (J. Vasquez) NOTICE OF CLAIM MUST BE FILED WITHIN 180 DAYS OF WHEN PLAINTIFF KNOWS OR REASONABLY SHOULD KNOW SHE HAS BEEN DAMAGED AND THE CAUSE, SOURCE, ACT, EVENT, INSTRU...
Ted Schmidt & Dev Sethi Are 2017's Super Lawyers
Kinerk, Schmidt, & Sethi is celebrating this week as Ted Schmidt was listed as one of Super Lawyer Magazine's Top 50 Lawyers in Arizona and one of only 5 in in the city of Tucson! Dev Sethi was selected in Super Lawyers under General Personal Injury. Ted was also listed again in Personal Inju...
William B. Morris Institute for Justice Honors Hegland and Silverman
The William B. Morris Institute for Justice is a legal organization dedicated to protecting the rights of low-income Arizonans. For a while I shared an office with Mr. Morris, and as a young lawyer I was struck by his dedication and generosity. Last night two of my heroes, both my former law pr...
Arizona Supreme Court Deems H.B. 2600 Unconstitutional
At Kinerk, Schmidt & Sethi, PLLC, our attorneys are devoted to securing our clients' futures by helping them receive maximum compensation in their injury claims, but our passion goes beyond the scope of our Tucson practice as we are equally devoted to the Arizona Constitution and the pursuit ...
What is the Advantage of Hiring a Board Certified Attorney?
A personal injury case can not only cause hundreds or thousands of dollars in damages, but it can also lead to serious injuries requiring extensive medical care and treatment. Without professional legal representation you could be left struggling to recover from your injuries without fair compens...
Preventing Infant Bathtub Drownings
Approximately 87 children drown in and around their homes every single year under the age of five. 80% of these devastating drownings happen in the bathtub, where babies are often left unsupervised and can easily slip under the shallow water. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a...
Attorneys from the Firm Listed in 2013 Southwest Super Lawyers®
When you are looking for a Tucson personal injury attorney, you want to make sure that it is someone that you can depend upon and appreciate. At Kinerk, Schmidt, & Sethi, there are lawyers who have not only been recognized by clients, but by professional organizations. Recently, Ted Schmidt, ...
New Year's Eve Safety Tips
Being Safe during your New Year's Eve celebration doesn't mean you can't have fun it just means be safe while doing it. You can choose to go out to one of the hotels and clubs for a big party or you could have an intimate party at home but no matter what you choose we hope you take some safety pr...
KSS Lawyers are Tucson's Top Lawyers (Again)
We areproud to announce that Burt Kinerk, Ted Schmidt and Dev Sethi have each earned "Super Lawyer" recognition. This is the fourth consecutive year that each has been selected for honors. This is also the third consecutive year that Ted has been honored as one of the top 50 lawyers in the state...
Arizona Personal Injury Law - Are You The Suing Type?
I have been a personal injury lawyer in Arizona for 30 years. Every now and then when I talk to a potential client they will say something like, "I'm not sure if I want to go through with this. I'm not really the suing type." I've been fortunate enough to represent more than 2,000 families in my...
Heading to Mediation? What to Expect.
Truth is more than 95% of civil cases, including personal injury cases, settle before trial. Most often they are resolved in a proceeding called a mediation or settlement conference. There are many benefits to settlement including certainty, control and closure. You know what the result will be,...
Understanding Insurance Policies: What am I Buying?
Insurance is confusing to lawyers and non-lawyers alike. When you apply for insurance, a homeowner's insurance policy for example, the insurance agent will ask you anywhere from what your roof is made of to whether you have a fire extinguisher to what type of breed your dog Spike is. After compil...
The "Eggshell Rule" In Negligence Actions
In the usual case of negligence an award for damages is given according to the foreseeability of the injury which occurred. In such instances a person is not guilty of negligence unless the harm that occurred was reasonably foreseeable given the negligent act. For example, in Abrams v. City of Ch...