Serving clients in civil litigation since 2003.
Buying a homeowner’s insurance policy gives an owner of residential real estate protection against damages and liability. People often focus their attention on the coverage that applies after weather incidents or crime to protect them from property damages. They may...
Guests, service providers and even solicitors might try to take legal action against a homeowner because they’ve been hurt while visiting someone's home. Anyone who owns property experiences some degree of liability risk should other people get injured while at their...
Powers Miller is pleased to announce that two of their lawyers have been included in the 2023 list of Super Lawyers. Taylor Turville was recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and Jim Miller was again listed as a Super Lawyer in the area of personal...
Someone who has been injured may want to consider how it’s going to impact their employment and the money they can earn. This often starts by looking at their lost wages. A serious injury could keep them out of work for weeks or even months. Every missed paycheck...
John Sciacca recently prevailed at trial on behalf of his client regarding a lawsuit involving claims of trespass by water, trespass, and declaratory relief regarding easement rights. The adverse party at trial claimed that John’s client had made modifications to her...
For businesses that produce products for either individual consumers or other companies, product liability is one of the biggest risks of doing business. The possibility is always there for something to go wrong with your products. If people get hurt or suffer...
In many cases, when an insurance company is being told to pay after a personal injury claim, it is possible to get an accurate account of the physical damage. The insurance company can get reports from doctors and physicians describing the injuries that were suffered...
Jim Miller has been selected as a 2022 Northern California Super Lawyer for personal injury defense. Jim is one of 11 Northern California lawyers listed as a Super Lawyer in the practice area of personal injury general - defense and one of only three attorneys from...
Most homeowners in California carry insurance on their property. Lenders typically require insurance on properties financed with the mortgage. Even after someone pays off the financing on their home, they will likely pay for a homeowner's insurance policy to protect...
A dog can be a source of companionship, protection, exercise and entertainment. They can also increase your risk for an insurance claim or even a personal injury lawsuit against you. Animals can cause serious physical injury and mental harm when they attack people. In...
