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• posted: Dec. 15, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury

When choosing an attorney, experience and empathy matters as much as credentials. For decades, Dale Gribow has been a respected trial lawyer in the Coachella Valley, recognized repeatedly as a Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury

Most personal injury cases never reach trial. Instead, they are resolved through negotiation and settlement. However, knowing what to expect in both scenarios is critical, because the way your case Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury

Not every accident case is accepted by Dale Gribow attorney at law. Victims often assume that simply being hurt means a strong claim, but the reality is more complex. Lawyers Read More

• posted: Nov. 24, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury

Not all damages from an accident are visible. Beyond medical bills and lost wages lies another crucial element: loss of enjoyment of life. This legal concept reflects the way an Read More

• posted: Nov. 17, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury

Property damage claims may seem secondary, compared to medical issues, but they play an important role in accident cases. Insurance companies often try to connect the extent of vehicle damage Read More

• posted: Nov. 10, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury

One of the most effective tools in building a strong personal injury case is an Accident Diary. While it may seem simple, a detailed journal of your injuries, symptoms, and Read More

• posted: Nov. 03, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury

One of the most damaging mistakes accident victims make is talking too much: to insurance adjusters, investigators, police, or even on social media. Remember: Silence is golden and it is NOT Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury

One of the most important aspects of any accident case is medical treatment. The law follows the medicine, meaning that the quality, consistency, and documentation of your care directly affect Read More

• posted: Oct. 20, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury

Insurance companies spend millions convincing you they are “on your side” or that you are “in good hands.” Unfortunately, the reality is far different. Insurers are businesses, and their priority Read More

• posted: Oct. 13, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury

After an accident, one of the most important decisions you face, is whether to hire an attorney. Some people wonder if they truly need legal representation. The short answer: maybe Read More

• posted: Oct. 06, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury

Accidents can turn life upside down in seconds. Whether you are involved in an auto, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, bus, dog bite, slip and fall, or wrongful death case, your Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Criminal Law

Protect Yourself from Emerging and Evolving Scams, as our “season, and holidays” are around the corner…REALLY! Scammers never rest—and neither should your awareness. As technology advances, so do their tactics, making Read More

• posted: Sep. 15, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury
• accident,  medical,  report

Chapter 1 – Initial Accident Instructions: What to Do Immediately Accidents can turn life upside down in seconds. Whether you are involved in an auto, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, bus, dog Read More

• posted: Sep. 03, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Fraud
• Deepfake,  Imposter

Protect Yourself from Emerging and Evolving Scams Scammers never rest—and neither should your awareness. As technology advances, so do their tactics, making it more important than ever to stay informed and Read More

• posted: Aug. 25, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DUI
• DMV,  DUI legal advice

1. Homeowners Insurance – Cover the Right Value Don’t insure your home for its market value—that includes the land, which doesn’t need coverage. Instead, insure it for the cost to rebuild: Read More

• posted: Aug. 18, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DUI
• drunk,  driving,  alcohol

1. It’s Not “Drunk Driving” The correct charge is Driving Under the Influence (DUI). You don’t need to be “drunk” — you only need a blood alcohol level of .08 or Read More

• posted: Aug. 11, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury

Why silence, preparation, and proper legal guidance can make or break your case. When you’re involved in a car accident, what you do in the minutes, hours, and days afterward can Read More

• posted: Aug. 05, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DUI
• Insurance,  Liability,  Accidents

1. Homeowners Insurance:Insure your home for the cost to rebuild (materials and labor), not the market value or land. 2. Red Cars:Red cars don’t cost more to insure, but they attract Read More

• posted: Jul. 28, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Criminal Defense
• criminal,  cases,  Violence

Facing criminal charges in the CV? You need a local DUI defense attorney, who knows the system inside and out—and shows up for you every step of the way. Dale Read More

• posted: Jul. 15, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Criminal Defense

These Tips are meant to address what many people ask when they have a Bench Warrant issued for their arrest (typically due to Failing to Appear in court on criminal Read More

• posted: Jul. 14, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DUI,  Personal Injury
• compensation,  drunk driving,  impaired

DON’T DRINK & DRIVE | IMPAIRED DRIVING = DRUNK DRIVING | UBER IS CHEAPER THAN ME Getting in an accident doesn’t mean you have hit the lottery. But you are entitled to fair compensation for Read More

• posted: Jul. 09, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DUI

If your holiday weekend ended with flashing lights in the rearview mirror you probably developed Black and White Fever, and your memory of what happened may not be that good…so Read More

• posted: Jun. 30, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury
• injuries,  Insurance,  trial lawyer

Absolutely!  An award winning Palm Desert PI/Car Accident Lawyer, makes a difference because “facts are open to interpretation.” A good lawyer doesn’t make up facts. S/he makes the difference…interpreting the Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury

A PI lawyer makes a difference because “facts are open to interpretation.” A good lawyer doesn’t make up facts—they make the difference… interpreting the facts. The defense insurance company argues, Read More

• posted: Jun. 16, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury

It’s not uncommon for someone to believe they have a strong accident case, only to be turned down by an attorney. So why does that happen? In short: negligence must be Read More

• posted: Jun. 09, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DUI

If you’ve ever asked a lawyer a legal question, you’ve probably heard the most honest answer: “It depends.” That’s not a cop-out—it’s reality. In ACCIDENT and DUI law, outcomes hinge Read More

• posted: May 20, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DMV,  insurance,  auto accident

1: Don’t buy insurance coverage for the market value of your home. Instead buy coverage based on a home’s cost to reconstruct (materials and labor and not for the land).   2. Read More

• posted: May 19, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DUI
• Memorial Day,  DUI,  weekend accidents

Memorial Day 2025 marks the unofficial start of summer—a time when Americans gather and fire up the BBQs, and enjoy a few drinks. Unfortunately, it’s also a period notorious for Read More

• posted: May 19, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DUI

When I say “bad sheriff,” it’s with a bit of humor. Those familiar with my 1000+ weekly legal columns, know I have the utmost respect for law enforcement. I’m likely Read More

• posted: May 12, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury
• injuries,  evidence

It is important with all legal cases, to document and preserve evidence. Gathering and preserving evidence is one of the main reasons to retain a lawyer asap. As an attorney Read More

• posted: May 05, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DUI
• DUI,  Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day. That celebration actually occurs on Diez y Seis de Septiembre—September 16. However, in the U.S., Cinco de Mayo has taken on a Read More

• posted: May 05, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DUI

When I say “bad sheriff,” it’s with a bit of humor. Those familiar with my 1000+ weekly legal columns, know I have the utmost respect for law enforcement. I’m likely Read More

• posted: Apr. 21, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DUI
• drinking,  underage,  coachella

You left school to attend Coachella. Last week was too hot, and this week was windy, dusty, but perfect on Sunday. Being underage, you knew you shouldn’t drink, have alcohol Read More

• posted: Apr. 07, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Fraud

Almost $50 billion was stolen in 2024 through ID fraud and scams. Thus, we all have to use stronger passwords and multifactor authentication… and, of course, diligently review credit reports. Read More

• posted: Mar. 31, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury

March Madness has almost come and gone and that means beer sales and traffic are declining…until Coachella and Stagecoach. However, if you were involved in an accident, you might be Read More

• posted: Mar. 24, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DUI,  Personal Injury
• Accident,  Personal Injury

Lawyers mistakenly educate accident victims after the accident, and after their mistakes. They say “People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan”. Learn these 8 “GOLDEN RULES” IN CASE Read More

• posted: Mar. 17, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DUI
• Sobriety,  drinking,  Accident

With the influx of visitors for major events like tennis tournaments, golf competitions, horse and car racing, Spring Break, and the White Party, this time of year sees a rise Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DUI
• DUI,  Drunk Driving,  Car Accident Attorney

As a car accident lawyer in the CV for 30 years, I find myself siding with David, not the Goliath Insurance Companies. I hate to see accident victims get run Read More

• posted: Mar. 03, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DUI
• breathalyzer,  drunk,  traffic

In school we read about Julius Caesar and the Ides of March, a month named after the Roman God, MARS. Martius was the name of the first month in the original Read More

• posted: Feb. 26, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• ACCIDENT,  aggravation,  INSURANCE COMPANY

If you read my legal column weekly, you know I recommend not getting matching tattoos on a first date, AND, not hiring a TV/Billboard PI Advertising Mill Lawyer. Your future Read More

• posted: Feb. 18, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Lawyer,  peer reviews

DID YOU KNOW THAT LAWYERS LIE? Sometimes lawyers lie to get the best results possible from the DA or adjusters, and sometimes it’s their advertising where they claim to be the Read More

• posted: Feb. 13, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DUI,  Personal Injury
• DUI,  Super Bowl party,  Breathalyzer

So, you attended a Super Bowl party to watch the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs battle for the championship. Maybe you had too much to drink and got a Read More

• posted: Feb. 03, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DUI,  Personal Injury
• Insurance Companies,  legal ability,  confidential peer

IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN A RECENT ACCIDENT, YOU HAVE PROBABLY ENCOUNTERED: Insurance adjusters trying to rush you to a quick, lowball settlement; A flood of forms from doctors, lawyers and Read More

• posted: Jan. 27, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury
• Billboard Lawyers,  Medical/Legal,  Surgeons

The most asked question I get is, “why are you a better lawyer than the TV/BILLBOARD lawyers, with catchy phrases and phone numbers. It’s a really good question. Lawyer ads Read More

• posted: Jan. 21, 2025
• Dale Gribow

TIPS FOR WILDFIRE VICTIMS By Dale Gribow Attorney at Law ([email protected]; 760.837.7500)   Patti and I extend our best wishes to all Wildfire victims…who will face challenges not just from the disaster, but Read More

• posted: Jan. 07, 2025
• Dale Gribow
• DUI,  Personal Injury

It’s not a good idea to get matching tattoos on a first date or Drink/Drive and get a DUI or PI and calling a non-local, 1-800, TV/Billboard advertising lawyer. Some Read More

• posted: Jan. 02, 2025
• Dale Gribow

The Aid & Attendance Benefit For Vets, A Little Known Tax Free Pension A SECRET OUR GOVERNMENT DOES NOT WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT?IF YOU ARE A VET, OR KNOW A Read More

• posted: Dec. 31, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury

2025 ACCIDENT? ONLY HIRE AN ACCIDENT VICTIM LAWYER!   Lawyers don’t mention this because they haven’t been an accident victim, and don’t understand what victims experience. They have not walked in our Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2024
• Dale Gribow

ARE ADVERTISING LAWYERS GOOD? In the famous movie, The Treasure of Sierra Madre, they didn’t need “NO STINKING BADGES”, and you don’t need a “stinkin” TV/Billboard advertising lawyer! However, calling a Read More

• posted: Dec. 17, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• DUI

YOU WILL HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR  IF YOU DON’T DRINK, DRIVE OR TEXT  Who do you love more than your dog? Probably your immediate family, and that’s Read More

• posted: Dec. 09, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• DUI

IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE IN CHECKPOINTS, YOU CAN WAIT UP ALL NIGHT FOR SANTA. You can bet your “bippy” there will be Checkpoints between Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and throughout 2025! Read More

• posted: Dec. 02, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• DUI

Of course, you shouldn’t Drink Drive, or Text, because Impaired Driving is Driving Under the Influence. But if you are stopped, remember our rights are constitutionally protected. The famous Miranda Read More

• posted: Nov. 19, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• DUI
• DUI,  Traffic Accident

Many ask “what difference do the holidays make?” Well, they represent our season, and that means more drinking at: parties, golf, football games etc… and of course more traffic. More Read More

• posted: Nov. 13, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• Burglar
• burglar

1. OK, I look familiar because I was here last week cleaning yourcarpets, painting your house or making a delivery.2. I forgot to thank you for letting me use your Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• DUI
• Halloween,  DUI fatalities,  Accident case

Do you think Halloween is just about kids and Candy? Did you know kids are twice as likely to be hit by a car during Halloween? Will you remember to Read More

• posted: Oct. 14, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• DUI,  Personal Injury

The honest answer to that is, It Depends!. Any lawyer that tells you what results they are going to achieve is lying. An attorney who tells you if they can Read More

• posted: Sep. 18, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• DUI,  Personal Injury
• Personal injury,  Insurance,  Liability,  accident

The value of a car accident case is influenced by a variety of factors, and it's important to understand that it's not a simple, one-size-fits-all calculation. Avoid any firm that Read More

• posted: Sep. 11, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• DUI

Navigating the aftermath of a DUI conviction, particularly in terms of automobile insurance, can be complex and stressful. Here’s a breakdown of the key points to keep in mind: Insurance and Read More

• posted: Aug. 27, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• DUI

Football season brings excitement, but it also comes with some less thrilling realities, especially for those who enjoy celebrating with a drink or two. Whether it’s cheering for your team Read More

• posted: Aug. 26, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• DUI

The opening lines of Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities resonate with many of us because life often brings both the best and the worst of times. Unfortunately, the "worst Read More

• posted: Aug. 16, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• DUI,  Personal Injury
• ACCIDENT,  PERSONAL INJURY,  LABOR DAY

1. WAS THE DEFENDANT “NEGLIGENT”?Negligence is a failure to use the degree of care that a reasonable person would use in a similar situation. If there is some question as Read More

• posted: Aug. 14, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• Personal Injury
• injuries,  claim,  insurance company

Prior Injuries Are Not a Problem, They Are Part of Life. You hear commercials from Accident Lawyers saying that Insurance Co’s will do anything to Deny and Delay your valid Read More

• posted: Aug. 07, 2024
• Dale Gribow

Last week we discussed whether you needed a lawyer and whether you had planned ahead and considered this question BEFORE the need arises and when you are not stressed. We Read More

• posted: Jul. 31, 2024
• Dale Gribow

The Coachella Valley is going through some very high temperatures during the summer of 2024. Many businesses with valet working during the season are bare during our 120 degrees days. Many Read More

• posted: Jul. 29, 2024
• Dale Gribow

I guess the first questions should be, Do I Need a Lawyer? Then ask yourself if you have selected someone before the need arises and you are stressed out? I meet Read More

• posted: Jul. 24, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• CREDIT CARDS,  PHONE OFFERS,  Grant Scam

1.  JURY DUTY: Someone calls pretending to be a court official who says a warrant has been issued for your arrest because you didn't show up for jury duty. Sometimes they Read More

• posted: Jul. 17, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• SCAM,  Scammers,  robbing banks

Today’s thefts are not about Bonnie and Clyde robbing banks with Tommy Guns. They are less confrontational, as thieves do not have to use guns. Instead they scam us with Read More

• posted: Jul. 15, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• CREDIT CARDS,  Gift Cards,  ID Theft

10.  JURY DUTY: Someone calls pretending to be a court official who says a warrant has been issued for your arrest because you didn't show up for jury duty. Sometimes they Read More

• posted: Jul. 08, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• DUI
• Accident Case,  injuries,  Med/Legal Report

Experienced lawyers consider the med/legal report the most important part of an Accident Case… as it presents the injuries in the best light. Yet, some lawyers don’t guide the client Read More

• posted: Jul. 01, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• DUI
• DUI,  ACCIDENT,  DMV

To get a DUI means a police officer must have PC (probable cause) to stop a vehicle. That often means a driver is exceeding the speed limit of 55 to Read More

• posted: Jun. 24, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• DUI,  Drunk Driving,  DUI Legal Advice

Every July 4th Law Enforcement Introduces increased DUI Enforcement. This year was no different, when on June 20th, 2024 The Desert Sun reported, PS Police again announced “all hands on Read More

• posted: May 27, 2024
• Dale Gribow
• Memorial Day,  DUI,  Legal Advice

Memorial Day ‘24, the summer kickoff when Americans are mandated under Federal law, to gather friends, BBQ Hot Dogs and drink lots of beer. Then they drive home under the Read More

• posted: May 14, 2024

With 2024 Inflation, a potential client’s assets are important. I feel terrible when potential client’s call wanting  representation and a legal answer over the phone and ask me to represent Read More

• posted: Apr. 30, 2024

HOLDUP is defined as Postpone, Delay, Detain, Frustrate, A Situation That Causes Delay, Trouble, Traffic Jam, Bottleneck, Gridlock, Congestion and Waiting Period. If you attended Stagecoach or Coachella in 2024 Read More

• posted: Apr. 22, 2024
• Dale Gribow

COACHELLA is a breeding ground for Arrests and Thefts! It is also an Accident waiting to happen? Whenever thousands of people are crammed together, there is always a potential for Read More

• posted: Apr. 15, 2024
• Dale Gribow

Hitler and 420 (MJ Day) celebrate the same day! Yes, April 20th is the birthday of Adolph Hitler, whose real name was Schicklgruber. He was a man obsessed with Aryan Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2024
• Dale Gribow

That’s right…even though the jury found you not guilty of your DUI…you still lose…because the law wins every time. Whether you are found guilty or not guilty you really do Read More

• posted: Mar. 12, 2024
• Dale Gribow

St Patrick’s Day is here and we can expect more partying and alcohol consumption up to and after March 17. Of course DUI arrests will be on the rise.  DUI sobriety Read More

• posted: Mar. 06, 2024
• Dale Gribow

In school we read about Julius Caesar and the Ides of March, a month named after the Roman God, MARS. Martius was the name of the first month in the original Read More

• posted: Feb. 22, 2024
• Dale Gribow

Some say “fairy tale advertising lawyers”, aka “Lying Kings”, have billboards saying they are the best…however, former clients may disagree! The truth is there is a reason lawyers advertise. Common Read More

• posted: Feb. 15, 2024
• Dale Gribow

I received an official looking Microsoft notice advising me the Microsoft 2FA Authentication Access expired SOON. Clicking the, “expiring in 72 hours” QR code, leads to a password request, AND Read More

• posted: Feb. 15, 2024
• Dale Gribow

So you attended a Super Bowl party to watch the 49ers and Kansas City Battle for the championship. Maybe you had too much to drink, or you were hit by Read More

• posted: Feb. 06, 2024
• Dale Gribow

Well, Shakespeare didn’t quite say that, and TV/Bus Bench/Billboard Advertising lawyers are not wrong 100% of the time, but they are wrong for YOU, 100% of the time. Shakespeare warned, Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2024
• Dale Gribow

Did you know there was a new J Walking Law in 2023? Yes, now under certain circumstances, Jaywalking is legal not only in the Coachella Valley, but throughout California, because Read More

• posted: Jan. 22, 2024
• Dale Gribow

Hey SIRI, find me an Accident lawyer! Do you really think it’s that easy with Siri and Chat GPT? Lawyers advertise: Call Me if you have been in an accident, Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2024
• Dale Gribow

Yes, like MLK, I too had a dream, a dream that all insurance companies treated victims fairly and lawyers did not have to beg and file lawsuits to get fair Read More

• posted: Jan. 09, 2024
• Dale Gribow

TV advertising lawyers say “call us and we will tell you how much money you can collect”. I guess you can say anything if you don’t mind lying. Lawyers, like Read More

• posted: Dec. 26, 2023
• Dale Gribow

Who do you love more than your dog? Probably your immediate family, and that’s it. Who else shows they’re happy when they see you, or waits at the front door Read More

• posted: Dec. 19, 2023
• Dale Gribow

In a Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens said “these are the best of times, these are the worst of times.” This is especially true during this time of the Read More

• posted: Dec. 05, 2023
• Dale Gribow

These are the Best of Times; These are the Worst of Times. It is wonderful when the holidays bring out the best in people who GIVE to others, and help Read More

• posted: Dec. 05, 2023
• Dale Gribow

Hopefully street lights guide you home, not “Flashing Red & Blue Lights.” Thirty seconds after you sip alcohol, it goes to your brain and slows down the chemical and pathways Read More

• posted: Nov. 16, 2023
• Dale Gribow

If you use Uber or Lyft, you should learn these safety tips, before getting into the rideshare car. We have all read about the recent allegations, and charges of driver-involved assaults, imposters Read More

• posted: Nov. 14, 2023
• Dale Gribow

Scams, like viruses, constantly change as they respond to the latest news and trends. These “professionals” find new ways to separate the elderly from our money. Thus our CV is Read More

• posted: Nov. 14, 2023
• Dale Gribow

With Halloween around the corner there will be more partying and people on dark streets. That often means more Accidents and fatalities…yielding fewer smiles. When Accidents happen, you may not need Read More

• posted: Oct. 25, 2023
• Dale Gribow

The back of my business card says: Upon advice of my attorney, Dale Gribow, I exercise my Right to Remain Silent until you contact him at 760-837-7500. My attorney has advised me Read More

• posted: Sep. 11, 2023
• Dale Gribow

YOU MAY NOT NEED A LAWYER!   HOWEVER, BEFORE YOU TALK TO THE DA, DMV, HIRE AN ATTORNEY OR PLEAD GUILTY   CALL FOR  A FREE PI/DUI STRATEGY ANALYSIS CONSULTATION   “IF YOU DON’T NEED A Read More

• posted: Sep. 11, 2023
• Dale Gribow

“Don’t talk to the police or insurance company without your lawyers permission”, because “Silence is Golden and Handcuffs are Silver”.   Gribow states, “it is not always what you say, but Read More

• posted: Jun. 13, 2023
• Dale Gribow

Father’s Day is this Sunday. Who says only dads get gifts? They can also give the best gift ever… after reading this. Unfortunately, MANY FATHERS DON’T PLAN TO FAIL, THEY Read More

• posted: May 10, 2023
• Dale Gribow

Was the Force With You on May 4, 2023, on the annual Star Wars Day? The punning slogan “May the Force be with you” acquired legitimacy, when the British Conservative Read More

• posted: May 08, 2023
• Dale Gribow

There are two different entities that are triggered when you get a DUI.  The Court is only one of them.  The other entity is DMV, which is an administrative agency, Read More

• posted: May 04, 2023
• Dale Gribow

Contrary to what most of us think, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day…it is September 16…Diez y Seis de Septiembre! But it matters not. Instead of thinking about Read More

• posted: Apr. 26, 2023
• Dale Gribow

COACHELLA is a breeding ground for Arrests! It is also an Accident waiting to happen? Whenever thousands of people are crammed together, there is always a potential for needing a Read More

• posted: Apr. 10, 2023
• Dale Gribow

Well, maybe held up is too strong a term, but many of you or a friend or family member may be TEMPORARILY DETAINED by Indio’s finest, upon entering or leaving Read More

• posted: Mar. 22, 2023
• Dale Gribow

Last week I shared, that in high school, many of us had to read about Julius Caesar and the Ides of March. It was a day in the Roman calendar Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2023
• Dale Gribow

Most of us read in school about Julius Caesar, and the Ides of March. It was a day in the Roman calendar that corresponds to 15 March…this week. It was Read More

• posted: Jan. 06, 2023
• Dale Gribow

We all know that rain means the roads will be slippery and auto accidents will follow. If you were in an accident over the holidays, there are 12 keys to Read More

• posted: Dec. 22, 2022
• Dale Gribow

In a Tale of Two Cities the author shared…”These are the Best of Times; These are the Worst of Times.” It is wonderful when the holidays bring out the best Read More

• posted: Dec. 16, 2022
• Dale Gribow

IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE DUI CHECKPOINTS WILL BE OUT, THEN LEAVE THE LIGHTS ON FOR JIMMY HOFFA…and if you don’t know who Jimmy Hoffa was, look him up in the Read More

• posted: Nov. 30, 2022
• Dale Gribow

CHRISTMAS TIME is a time that attracts lots of tourists and traffic. I remember coming here every Christmas holiday for the parties at the PS Riviera Hotel and cruising Palm Read More

• posted: Nov. 29, 2022
• Dale Gribow

Whenever lawyers get together, inevitably the McDonald’s hot coffee case comes up and we discuss whether it was a fair verdict. In other words, was justice served? I have discussed Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2022
• Dale Gribow

Will you celebrate Halloween this year? Will kids go Trick or Treating? Will you give out candy? Many say it is still to dangerous. Maybe the Living Desert Party is Read More

• posted: Oct. 17, 2022
• Dale Gribow

Initially, you must understand, accident cases require proof of Negligence which requires “both” Liability and Damages. Liability means another party is at fault, and the law is on your side. Read More

• posted: Oct. 12, 2022
• Dale Gribow

I was retained on a new DUI case this week by a young girl celebrating her 21st birthday, and getting arrested for a DUI with an Accident Injury. Most DUI’s Read More

• posted: Sep. 29, 2022
• Dale Gribow

In 2022, Covid still throws the world upside down. We are all frustrated and stressed from our limited opportunities to do things like before. Making decision during a less than Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2022
• Dale Gribow

One of the most famous books, A Tale of Two Cities, starts with… These are the best of times, these are the worst of times. The worst of times often Read More

• posted: Aug. 09, 2022
• Dale Gribow

There are many important things to do after an auto, truck, slip and fall, or motorcycle accident. However among the most important is gathering all the info and not talking Read More

• posted: Jul. 27, 2022
• Dale Gribow

For a scammer to be successful, s/he has to first be able to reach “the mark” to scam them. With Covid so prevalent again, many of us are staying home. Read More

• posted: Jun. 22, 2022
• Dale Gribow

Father’s Day is this Sunday. Who says dads only get gifts. They can give the best gift ever, after reading this. Unfortunately MANY FATHERS DON’T PLAN TO FAIL, THEY FAIL Read More

• posted: Jun. 13, 2022
• Dale Gribow

We have all been homebound for most of the last year or two with COVID, which hopefully will continue to dissipate. Our courts were closed for a long time and Read More

• posted: Jun. 01, 2022
• Dale Gribow

Today, all insurance companies use a computer program called Colossus to determine the value of an Auto Accident case. It plugs in the severity of the injuries and the amount of the Read More

• posted: May 26, 2022
• Dale Gribow

This Sunday is Memorial Day, attracting a lot of tourists and traffic. I remember coming here every Memorial Day for the poolside parties at the PS Riviera Hotel and cruising Read More

• posted: Mar. 25, 2022
• Dale Gribow

This is the 10 year Anniversary Issue of our paper. It is hard to believe I have written so many weekly legal columns for CV Weekly. It is even more Read More

• posted: Mar. 17, 2022
• Dale Gribow

With Covid restrictions easing, we saw more locals and visitors celebrating and thus more alcohol consumption. In addition we had Indian Wells Tennis Tournament partying for the last few weeks. Read More

• posted: Mar. 16, 2022
• Dale Gribow

Last week I shared that in high school, many of us had to read about Julius Caesar and the Ides of March. It was a day in the Roman calendar Read More

• posted: Mar. 09, 2022
• Dale Gribow

In high school many of us had to read about Julius Caesar and the Ideas of March. It was a day in the Roman calendar that corresponds to 15 March. Read More

• posted: Mar. 08, 2022
• Dale Gribow

With Covid, most of us were nestled at home during Christmas and New Year’s and much of the last 2 years. But that did not stop your holiday drinking and Read More

• posted: Feb. 20, 2022
• Dale Gribow

What could a boarding pass, DMV, and dogs have in common during Covid? They are all current scams being implimented during Covid upon our CV neighbors. With Covid came Stay Read More

• posted: Feb. 16, 2022
• Dale Gribow

Though it may not be clear to all, LA juries are composed of more wealthy and liberal jurors, who do not hold back on verdicts. In addition it is easier Read More

• posted: Feb. 09, 2022
• Dale Gribow

I am writing this missive after receiving another call last week about a sliding door that came off its hinge, hitting the V (victim) on her head. The caller asked Read More

• posted: Jan. 19, 2022
• Dale Gribow

Covid has thrown the world upside down. We are all frustrated and stressed from our limited opportunities to do things like before. Making decision during a less than alert period Read More

• posted: Jan. 11, 2022
• Dale Gribow

The California Vehicle Code Section 23103 says:(a) A person who drives a vehicle upon a highway in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty Read More

• posted: Jan. 10, 2022
• Dale Gribow

Did you make New Year’s resolutions? Most of us can’t keep them. I personally resolved to lose 10 pounds, and I have 15 to go. Even if you could, or Read More

• posted: Jan. 06, 2022
• Dale Gribow

We all know that rain means the roads will be slippery and auto accidents will follow. If you have been in a recent accident, there are 12 keys to increasing Read More

• posted: Dec. 21, 2021
• Dale Gribow

IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE THEY WILL BE OUT, THEN LEAVE THE LIGHTS ON FOR JIMMY HOFFA…and if you don’t know who Jimmy Hoffa was, look him up in the dictionary…UNDER Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2021
• Dale Gribow

I have written legal columns for PI and DUI cases for decades. I have always suggested that Silence is Golden. What one does, or says, shortly after an accident, can Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2021
• Dale Gribow

These are the Best of Times; These are the Worst of Times. It is wonderful when the holidays bring out the best in people who GIVE to others and help Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2021
• Dale Gribow

The holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas provide a perfect time to celebrate. With most of us confined to home for the last year, we are all eager to get out Read More

• posted: Nov. 18, 2021
• Dale Gribow

Law is an information-gathering game. We all know it is not a game, though insurance company’s take that approach and use every possible opportunity to Deny and Delay. They will advise you Read More

• posted: Nov. 10, 2021
• Dale Gribow

OF COURSE NOT! INSURANCE CO’S ARE IN THE BUSINESS OF PAYING THEIR INSURED/CUSTOMERS/CLAIMANTS AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE FOR ALL TYPES OF CLAIMS. HOWEVER, YOU STILL MAY NOT NEED A LAWYER. Read More

• posted: Oct. 29, 2021
• Dale Gribow

Do you think Halloween is just about kids and Candy? Did you know kids are twice as likely to be hit by a car during Halloween? Will you remember to dress your kids Read More

• posted: Oct. 20, 2021
• Dale Gribow

I feel terrible when potential client’s call wanting a legal answer over the phone and ask me to represent them... and I can NOT accept their cases. I know they Read More

• posted: Oct. 15, 2021
• Dale Gribow

We all love to hear the word Touchdown! It means it is football season. However, terms we don’t want to hear in sports… “there is no crying in baseball” and Read More

• posted: Oct. 06, 2021
• Dale Gribow

The government has a responsibility to its citizens, to protect them. If you want to drink at home great. But if you want to drink and then get on the Read More

• posted: Sep. 29, 2021
• Dale Gribow

Have you been in an auto accident or received a DUI and received a letter or call like this? If so…What Should You Do? There are so many scams going Read More

• posted: Sep. 23, 2021
• Dale Gribow

Halloween and Thanksgiving are around the corner. That means more family get togethers and the drinking festivities that go along with the holiday…….or does it? Will kids trick or treat Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2021
• Dale Gribow

We all know that 81-year-old Stella Liebeck spilled McDonald's hot coffee on herself while holding the cup between her legs. After she successfully sued McDonald's for her burns, the world Read More

• posted: Sep. 13, 2021
• Dale Gribow

The latest statistics show that a very large percentage of the Coachella Valley is Hispanic. We know that everyone celebrates their Independence Day with a little Booze. But, what is Read More

• posted: Aug. 20, 2021
• Dale Gribow

You too may have experienced more motorist on the road, speeding, swerving in and out, and driving recklessly. This is all happening as we have been exiting (and returning) to Read More

• posted: Aug. 05, 2021
• Dale Gribow

Hello, Can you hear me clearly? This is part of the latest telephone call scam. The phone rings and you are asked a question. If this happens to you….This is Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2021
• Dale Gribow

I bet your didn’t know you can send your accident bills to the insurance company and settle the case yourself for 10 times the amount… without a lawyer. You Don’t Read More

• posted: Jul. 07, 2021
• Dale Gribow

Last week we discussed the difference between being innocent and not guilty. We discussed that OJ Simpson and Bill Cosby were not guilty, but certainly not innocent. We also discussed Read More

• posted: Jul. 07, 2021
• Dale Gribow

Were you stopped for a DUI or questioned about an accident over the July 4th weekend? The 5th Amendment allows us all to remain silent when questioned by the police. Read More

• posted: Jun. 09, 2021
• Dale Gribow

Did you know that 30 seconds after your first sip, the alcohol goes to your brain? Alcohol slows down the chemical and pathways used by your brain cells to send Read More

• posted: Jun. 08, 2021
• Dale Gribow

You have probably heard this before, but the “you are not just a number” phrase has never been more important than when you are facing Criminal charges OR have been Read More

• posted: May 05, 2021
• Dale Gribow

Everyone has heard of the Mc Donalds Spilled Coffee case, with what seemed like a stupid  verdict. However, few know all the facts which support the underlying verdict …which led Read More

• posted: Apr. 07, 2021
• Dale Gribow

THEY ARE ALL CURRENT SCAMS BEING IMPLEMENTED DURING COVID UPON YOUR CV NEIGHBORS! Phishing Scams at DMV? DMV has warned California Drivers of a Phishing Scam using text messaging related to REAL Read More

• posted: Mar. 19, 2021
• Dale Gribow

On behalf of Corp Today Magazine, we want to inform you that Law Office of Dale Gribow has been selected in the 2021 Global Business Awards. They confirmed that Law Read More

• posted: Mar. 19, 2021
• Dale Gribow

RANDOM PI/DUI THOUGHTS REVISITED ……..aka Pearls of Wisdom I am so thankful to have received glowing comments from so many of you asking for more THOUGHTS. The following can best be Read More

• posted: Mar. 17, 2021
• Dale Gribow

With some California Counties changing Tier colors this week, we can expect more St Patrick’s Day partying and alcohol consumption. As covid restrictions ease a tad, DUI arrests will rise. Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2021
• Dale Gribow

In high school many of us had to read about Julius Caesar and the Ideas of March. It was a day in the Roman calendar that corresponds to 15 March. It was Read More