June 2022: EACH MORNING, LIFE BEGINS
When we switched over from 2021 to 2022, one of my New Year’s goals was to implement a new morning routine for the first quarter of the year. For years, all of the development gurus out there have opined on this, and we’ve heard how most successful people have a specific morning routine they follow. […]
Unseen Scars: The Psychological Impact of 18-Wheel Crashes
The massive momentum involved in truck crashes often produces devastating physical injuries. However, that’s far from the only damage they cause. The terrifying nature of such overwhelming encounters leaves long-lasting emotional trauma. I’ve seen this psychological impact up close. Life Lessons My very first case as an intern involved two little girls who survived a […]
May 2022: THE BLUE COUCH OF WISDOM
Where the Trust Is Built A few years ago, my family and I moved into a new home, and homes like this always mean a chance to buy furniture, right? So, I picked out a brand-new, blue-velvet couch for my home office, and when it arrived, I put it together and proudly staged it. I […]
Half the Wheels, Twice the Risk
Motorcycle injury cases present unique legal hurdles, requiring skilled representation. When chatting about my work (which my wife says I do too much at parties), I regularly mention that Snellings Law handles a lot of motorcycle injury cases. More often than not someone asks, “Isn’t that the same as an auto case?” Right away, I know […]
Employee Spotlight
Ultimately, here at Snellings Law, we are problem solvers. We work to help our clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives. It’s a difficult task and certainly requires brain power, tenacity, and creativity, knowing that if you keep thinking, exploring, and pushing, there’s going to be a solution — you just […]
Pay NOTHING Out of Pocket
How Contingency Fees Lead to Win-Win Relationships Not a Cent… During intake interviews, new clients often ask, “How much will I have to pay?” I love being able to look them in the eye and honestly say, “Not a cent” because we work on contingency fees. It’s one of the reasons I do this. Why […]
The Doctor Won’t See You Now
RELUCTANT DOCTORS AFTER A CAR CRASH Why do Doctors Avoid Accident Victims? The short answer is that they just don’t want to get involved. Longer explanations include complaints about time requirements and office disruptions. When a lawsuit may be involved, doctors worry about answering record requests, giving deposition testimony, dealing with billing complexities and health […]
Painting a Fuller Picture
With Bedroll and Beans I was initially deep in thought working through the details of some legal issue when my mind wandered off topic and into trying to figure out if I was courageous, foolishly optimistic, or flat out naïve for leaving a good-paying job to go out and start a new law firm. As […]
Hidden Figures
Are your Settlement Numbers High Enough? Without an attorney, unseen bills can consume your injury settlement. My parents taught me to be wary of anything that seems too good to be true. Like when you find a great deal on airfare, concert tickets, or a phone plan only to discover the final cost inflated by […]
A Big, Warm Welcome for Ricardo Oviedo
At Snellings Law, we take great pride in our team. Our team members are the backbone of the firm and make success possible. They are the behind-the-scenes heroes. Oftentimes, they are the first point of contact upon entering or calling the office, and we are proud to say that we’ve added a new member to […]