Mr. Gribow, What Can You Do For Me?
- posted: Oct. 14, 2024
- 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
WHAT IS MY CAR ACCIDENT CASE WORTH?
- posted: Sep. 18, 2024
- DUI,  Personal Injury
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
DO I HAVE TO TELL MY INSURANCE COMPANY I GOT A DUI?
- posted: Sep. 11, 2024
- 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
FOOTBALL AND THE WORLD SERIES ARE AROUND THE CORNER
- posted: Aug. 27, 2024
- 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
LABOR DAY DUI WILL BE A BAD DAY!
- posted: Aug. 26, 2024
- 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
10 SECRETS A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER CONSIDERS IN EVALUATING YOUR LABOR DAY PI CASE or MR. GRIBOW, WHY DID YOU REJECT MY LABOR DAY ACCIDENT?
- posted: Aug. 16, 2024
- DUI,  Personal Injury
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
DOES A PRIOR INJURY ELIMINATE A NEW PI CLAIM?
- posted: Aug. 14, 2024
- Personal Injury
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
HOW TO SELECT A LAWYER: PART 2
- posted: Aug. 07, 2024
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
ARE YOU SAFE IN UBER OR LYFT ???
- posted: Jul. 31, 2024
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
HOW TO SELECT A LAWYER?
- posted: Jul. 29, 2024
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
THE MOST COMMON SCAMS, CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK
- posted: Jul. 24, 2024
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
THE MOST COMMON CV SCAMS
- posted: Jul. 17, 2024
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
SCAMS CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK
- posted: Jul. 15, 2024
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
ACCIDENT ? FIRE YOUR LAWYER…If s/he doesn’t understand the importance of the Med/Legal report.
- posted: Jul. 08, 2024
- DUI
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
In A Galaxy Far Far Away...July 4 Is Just Numbers And Letters
- posted: Jul. 01, 2024
- DUI
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
July 4th = Increased DUI Enforcement
- posted: Jun. 24, 2024
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
MEMORIAL DAY ’24 ACCIDENT? TIPS ON WHAT TO DO!
- posted: May 27, 2024
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
DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO SUE IN 2024???
- 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
HOLD UP STAGECOACH VICTIM?
- 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
COACHELLA ACCIDENT OR ARREST? DUI | POSSESSION OF DRUGS| FALSE ID| MINOR IN POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL| DRUNK IN PUBLIC?
- posted: Apr. 22, 2024
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
HOW ARE HITLER AND 420 SIMILAR?
- posted: Apr. 15, 2024
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
WHEN YOU FIGHT THE LAW AND WIN...YOU STILL LOSE!
- posted: Apr. 09, 2024
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
BEWARE!... ST. PATRICKS DAY DUI CHECKPOINTS ARE LEGAL
- posted: Mar. 12, 2024
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
SHOULD WE BEWARE OF THE IDES OF MARCH ON 3/15/24?
- posted: Mar. 06, 2024
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
“THE LEGAL HUNGER GAMES” AKA “LYING” KINGS AKA “LAWYERS WHO ADVERTISE”
- posted: Feb. 22, 2024
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
SCAM QR CODES, & CALL NUMBERS TO AVOID
- posted: Feb. 15, 2024
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
SUPERBOWL DRUNK DRIVING AND ACCIDENT SECRETS
- posted: Feb. 15, 2024
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
SHAKESPEARE: “KILL ALL TV/BUS BENCH/BILLBOARD ADVERTISING LAWYERS”
- posted: Feb. 06, 2024
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
THE CV LEGALIZES J-WALKING!
- posted: Jan. 31, 2024
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
HEY SIRI, FIND ME A GOOD PI LAWYER
- posted: Jan. 22, 2024
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
I HAD A DREAM ON MLK DAY
- posted: Jan. 16, 2024
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
MR. G, WHY CAN’T YOU TELL ME WHAT MY CASE IS WORTH LIKE TV LAWYERS?
- posted: Jan. 09, 2024
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
DON’T DRINK, DRIVE OR TEXT, YOUR PUPPY WON’T UNDERSTAND WHY YOU DIDN’T COME HOME!
- posted: Dec. 26, 2023
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
DUI STOP? WHAT YOU SHOULD, AND SHOULDN’T DO!
- posted: Dec. 19, 2023
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
2023 HOLIDAY SCAMS
- posted: Dec. 05, 2023
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
ARE THE LIGHTS FOLLOWING YOU HOME, STREET LIGHTS OR THE POLICE?
- posted: Dec. 05, 2023
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
UBER & LYFT SAFETY TIPS
- posted: Nov. 16, 2023
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
DID YOU TURN YOUR CLOCK BACK IN TIME FOR NEW SCAMS? aka ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD!
- posted: Nov. 14, 2023
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
A WOMAN’S MOST BEAUTIFUL CURVE IS HER SMILE…WHICH DISAPPEARS AFTER AN ACCIDENT!
- posted: Nov. 14, 2023
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
12 REASONS YOU LOST OR WILL LOSE YOUR HOLIDAY DUI
- posted: Oct. 25, 2023
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
YOU MAY NOT NEED A LAWYER!
- posted: Sep. 11, 2023
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
GRIBOW ADVISES PI/DUI CLIENTS…SHUT UP!
- posted: Sep. 11, 2023
“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
FATHER’S DAY: A GIFT FOR DAD vs A GIFT FROM DAD
- posted: Jun. 13, 2023
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
MAY 4 WAS STAR WARS DAY: "WAS THE FOURTH WITH YOU" AFTER STAGECOACH?
- posted: May 10, 2023
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
DUI? HOW IS DMV DIFFERENT FROM COURT?
- posted: May 08, 2023
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
CINCO DE MAYO ISN’T MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY!...WHAT?
- posted: May 04, 2023
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
COACHELLA: ACCIDENT? ARRESTED? DUI? POSSESSION OF DRUGS? FALSE ID? MINOR IN POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL? DRUNK IN PUBLIC?
- posted: Apr. 26, 2023
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
DON’T BE HELD UP AT COACHELLA OR STAGECOACH 2023
- posted: Apr. 10, 2023
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
THE IDES OF MARCH- BEWARE - PART 2
- posted: Mar. 22, 2023
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
THE IDES OF MARCH- BEWARE! PART 1
- posted: Mar. 15, 2023
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
TIPS TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR ACCIDENT CLAIM
- posted: Jan. 06, 2023
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
THE HOLIDAYS ARE THE BEST OF TIMES AND THE WORST OF TIMES
- posted: Dec. 22, 2022
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
CAN YOU TURN IF YOU SEE A DUI CHECKPOINT?
- posted: Dec. 16, 2022
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
HOLIDAY AUTO ACCIDENT? TIPS ON WHAT TO DO
- posted: Nov. 30, 2022
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
MCDONALD’S HOT COFFEE SPILL…THE TRUTH!
- posted: Nov. 29, 2022
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
SHOULD COVID CANCEL HALLOWEEN?
- posted: Oct. 27, 2022
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
WHY DO LAWYERS REJECT ACCIDENTS WITH GOOD INJURIES?
- posted: Oct. 17, 2022
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
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MISDEMEANOR V FELONY DUI?
- posted: Oct. 12, 2022
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
COVID AND THE LAW
- posted: Sep. 29, 2022
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
TIPS ON PREPARING FOR THE WORST DAY OF YOUR LIFE
- posted: Aug. 15, 2022
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
TIPS ON WHAT TO DO AFTER AN ACCIDENT?
- posted: Aug. 09, 2022
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
2022 SCAMS IN THE AGE OF COVID?
- posted: Jul. 27, 2022
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
DADS, MAKE A TRUST FOR FATHER’S DAY
- posted: Jun. 22, 2022
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
LEGAL TERMS EXPLAINED AS COVID WINDS DOWN AND TRIALS WIND UP
- posted: Jun. 13, 2022
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
WHY AN ADJUSTER CAN'T DETERMINE THE VALUE OF AN ACCIDENT CASE?
- posted: Jun. 01, 2022
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
MEMORIAL DAY ACCIDENT? HERE'S WHAT TO DO
- posted: May 26, 2022
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
ON CV’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY, YOU STILL NEED THE SAME THINGS TO WIN A PI CASE
- posted: Mar. 25, 2022
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
ST. PATRICK'S DAY DUI CHECKPOINT ARREST?
- posted: Mar. 17, 2022
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
BEWARE OF THE IDES OF MARCH IN 2022 - PART 2
- posted: Mar. 16, 2022
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
BEWARE OF THE IDES OF MARCH IN 2022 - PART 1
- posted: Mar. 09, 2022
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
HOLIDAY DUI? MARCH COURT APPEARANCE?
- posted: Mar. 08, 2022
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
A BOARDING PASS, DMV, AND DOGS, HOW ARE THEY SIMILAR?
- posted: Feb. 20, 2022
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
HOW MUCH IS MY ACCIDENT CASE WORTH? IT DEPENDS! PART 2
- posted: Feb. 16, 2022
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
HOW MUCH IS MY ACCIDENT CASE WORTH? IT DEPENDS! PART 1
- posted: Feb. 09, 2022
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
DID YOU KNOW THAT PEOPLE DURING COVID, DON’T PLAN TO FAIL, THEY FAIL TO PLAN
- posted: Jan. 19, 2022
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
RECKLESS DRIVING IS A MISDEMEANOR, NOT JUST A TICKET
- posted: Jan. 11, 2022
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
THE MOST DANGEROUS NITE OF THE YEAR
- posted: Jan. 10, 2022
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
DID LAST WEEK’S RAIN CAUSE YOUR AUTO ACCIDENT?
- posted: Jan. 06, 2022
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
COVID HOLIDAY CHECKPOINTS?
- posted: Dec. 21, 2021
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
THINGS TO AVOID AFTER A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
- posted: Dec. 07, 2021
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
TOO MUCH BOOZE? NOT ENOUGH TURKEY?
- posted: Dec. 01, 2021
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
2021 HOLIDAY THEFTS
- posted: Dec. 01, 2021
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
DID YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY RUN YOU OVER… AFTER YOUR ACCIDENT?
- posted: Nov. 18, 2021
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
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT? WILL YOU BE IN GOOD HANDS WITH YOUR INSURANCE CO., AND WILL YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBOR GIVE YOU A PIECE OF THE ROCK?
- posted: Nov. 10, 2021
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
HALLOWEEN 2021 - "THE AGE OF COVID"
- posted: Oct. 29, 2021
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
NEED A LAWYER, BUT CAN YOU AFFORD TO SUE?
- posted: Oct. 20, 2021
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
TOUCHDOWN!
- posted: Oct. 15, 2021
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
ARE MANDATORY COVID VACCINES AKIN TO A DUI???
- posted: Oct. 06, 2021
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
WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU WE MAY NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR T/A OR DUI?
- posted: Sep. 29, 2021
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
WILL COVID STOP KIDS FROM TRICK OR TREATING?
- posted: Sep. 23, 2021
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
MCDONALD’S SPILLED COFFEE CASE SPAWNS AWARDS FOR STUPIDITY
- posted: Sep. 13, 2021
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
MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY: CINCO DE MAYO OR 9/16?
- posted: Sep. 13, 2021
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
DOES COVID CAUSE DUI’S?
- posted: Aug. 20, 2021
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
HELLO, THIS IS TONY, CAN YOU HEAR ME CLEARLY?............HANG UP
- posted: Aug. 05, 2021
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
SEND ACCIDENT INJURY BILLS TO INSURANCE CO AND SETTLE YOURSELF FOR 10X
- posted: Jul. 16, 2021
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
DID YOU TAKE THE 5TH ON THE 4TH?
- posted: Jul. 07, 2021
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
DID YOU TAKE THE 5TH LIKE BILLY COSBY?
- posted: Jul. 07, 2021
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
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT ALCOHOL AND DUI'S
- posted: Jun. 09, 2021
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
WHY HIRE A SMALL LAWFIRM?
- posted: Jun. 08, 2021
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
THE MC DONALDS SPILLED COFFEE CASE BIRTHED THE STELLA AWARDS! OR TWO TACO’S SHORT OF A COMBINATION PLATE!
- posted: May 05, 2021
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
WHAT DOES DMV, A BOARDING PASS AND DOGS HAVE IN COMMON DURING COVID
- posted: Apr. 07, 2021
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
RANDOM THOUGHTS REVISITED
- posted: Mar. 19, 2021
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
2021 GLOBAL BUSINESS AWARDS
- posted: Mar. 19, 2021
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
ARE ST. PATRICKS DAY DUI CHECKPOINTS LEGAL?
- posted: Mar. 17, 2021
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
THE IDEAS OF MARCH… IN THE AGE OF COVID
- posted: Mar. 10, 2021
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
RANDOM PI/DUI THOUGHTS
- posted: Mar. 05, 2021
AS A YOUNG BOY I WOULD MARVEL AT SOME OF THE RANDOM THOUGHTS OF GREAT THINKERS LIKE WILL ROGERS. Here are a few of my less inciteful ones. DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE Read More
WILL COVID DECREASE THE VALUE OF MY ACCIDENT CASE?
- posted: Feb. 01, 2021
Believe it or not, I have received many calls asking this question over the phone. Last week we discussed the question “During the Covid Era, will a Prior Injury Erase a PI Claim? It know Read More
DURING THE TIME OF COVID WILL WE STILL PARTY?
- posted: Feb. 01, 2021
We have several holidays/party events coming up, March Madness and the Superbowl. For much of the country, March Madness refers to The College Basketball Finals, as well as NASCAR, Golf and St Read More
DURING THE COVID ERA, WILL A PRIOR INJURY ERASE A PI CLAIM?
- posted: Jan. 29, 2021
The correct answer is maybe. During the era of Covid we see less cars on the road and thus less accidents. However, when there is an accident, the insurance company Read More
NEW CREDIT CARD GIFT SCAM
- posted: Jan. 15, 2021
Because of Covid 19 and the “Stay at Home” orders, more of us are at home than ever before. This means we are available to answer the phone from more Read More
MJ LAWS DURING THE AGE OF COVID
- posted: Nov. 10, 2020
The Stay at Home Laws have resulted in many people having nothing to do and thus drinking alcohol and smoking more MJ …….and with me eating! Please remember: DON’T DRINK AND Read More
NEW CREDIT CARD SCAM
- posted: Nov. 10, 2020
This is a very, very clever credit card scam! I would probably fall for it if not warned. THUS, Beware of STRANGERS bearing gifts, per Shakespeare's missive. The following is Read More
SBBD MEETS WORLD FAMOUS DALE GRIBOW - LOCAL ATTORNEY AT LAW
- posted: Oct. 09, 2020
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ACCIDENT? I DON'T NEED NO STINKIN LAWYER
- posted: Sep. 29, 2020
Many of you will recognize this as a take off on the Treasure of Sierra Madre movie, when Pancho Villa said “Badges? I don’t need no stinkin badges!” With the Read More
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARREST? NOW WHAT?
- posted: Sep. 29, 2020
After you have been arrested on criminal charges, the arresting officer takes or sends the police report to one of the sergeants at the station. The Sgt. then forwards it Read More
TOO MANY COVID COCKTAILS?
- posted: Sep. 29, 2020
Psychologists tell us that the “Covid Stay Home Order” has caused mass depression, resulting in more drinking than normal. Couple that with football season starting up (for now) and I Read More
HOW TO PREVENT YOUR TEEN FROM DRUNK DRIVING
- posted: Aug. 12, 2020
The legal drinking age in California is 18. Unfortunately, many teens get access to alcohol at a much earlier age. Alarming statistics show: A recent study revealed over 60% of teens admitted Read More
IF YOU DRINK AND DRIVE
- posted: Jul. 16, 2020
If you did not heed my warning to not drink and drive and take a Taxi or Uber and you got a DUI then you need to know the following:A Read More
STEALING 101
- posted: Jul. 14, 2020
Today’s thieves are less confrontational as they do not have to use guns. You won’t read about Bonnie and Clyde and they don’t need Tommy Guns to steal. Instead they Read More
REHAB PROGRAMS COACHELLA VALLEY
- posted: Jul. 14, 2020
For Years My DUI Clients Have Asked for Suggestions for Abuse Programs. Here Is a Partial List. Some Accept Insurance. HAZELDEN BETTY FORD: 866-956-0267, 866-826-0753PHOENIX RISING RECOVERY CENTER 760-919-4741ABC RECOVERY CENTER Read More
INSURANCE COMPANY RIP-OFF #1
- posted: Jul. 01, 2020
Insurance companies are only interested in making money. Thus you will soon realize that YOU ARE NOT IN GOOD HANDS AND YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBOR will NOT GIVE YOU A PIECE OF Read More
HAS COVID 19 MADE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO KEEP NY'S RESOLUTIONS?
- posted: May 27, 2020
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 did, what happened to your resolutions after Read More
DUI? BEING BELOW A .08 WON'T SAVE YOU
- posted: May 20, 2020
There is some attempted legislation calling for a .05 to be the national legal limit throughout the USA. However today it is .08 in most states. Many drivers mistakenly believe Read More
ESTATE PLANNING IN THE AGE OF COVID 19
- posted: May 20, 2020
The French author, Alexander Dumas’s main character’s motto, in The Three Musketeers, was “All for One and One for All”. It could be argued that in the Age of Covid Read More
IMPORTANT INFO AFTER A DUI PLEA
- posted: May 13, 2020
This is a summary of what happens when there is a plea. INSTRUCTIONS AFTER A PLEA INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW:Alcohol Education Program (AEP): New office 83 912 Avenue 45, Suite 9, Indio, Read More
DUI? WHAT YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO
- posted: May 13, 2020
CUT THIS OUT AND KEEP IN YOUR CAR WITH YOUR REGISTRATION GIVE THIS CARD TO ARRESTING OFFICER WITH LICENSE/INSURANCEUpon advice of my attorney, Dale Gribow, I exercise my right to remain Read More
MORE SCAMS IN THE AGE OF COVID 19
- posted: May 07, 2020
Last week we talked about a variety of scams that seem to be more prevalent during the COVID 19 Stay Home Orders. Some additional ones I have received calls about Read More
SCAMS IN THE AGE OF COVID 19
- posted: May 05, 2020
The COVID 19 Stay Home Orders are perfect for scammers because we are all home to receive the scam calls which usually suggest it is too good to be true. These phone Read More
TIPS FOR AFTER AN AUTO ACCIDENT
- posted: Apr. 29, 2020
Sharon from Palm Springs asks: I heard you interviewed and you stated that law is an information gathering game. Why is that true for an auto accident? DG: When the Corona Virus is over we will again Read More
IMPAIRED DRIVING IS DRUNK DRIVING ... REALLY!
- posted: Oct. 03, 2018
No-one wants to be arrested for a DUI and have to deal with jail, costs, stress, time wasted in court and classes etc. However to understand a DUI, please understand Read More
HOW TO BEAT A DUI
- posted: Aug. 29, 2018
Well, “beat” may be to strong a word since a lawyer looks for the best result possible with the facts presented. However, following the advice herein, may allow your lawyer Read More
4 REASONS WHY A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER WILL NOT TAKE YOUR CASE
- posted: Jun. 13, 2018
People wonder why attorneys will not accept their case and this article is written to give a brief overview of the issue. After someone has been injured they may believe Read More
WHY DID I LOSE MY DUI CASE?
- posted: May 16, 2018
The back of my business card states: Upon advice of my attorney, Dale Gribow, I exercise my Right to Remain Silent until you contact him at 760 565-0533 [email protected]. My attorney has Read More
WHAT IS NEGLIGENCE?
- posted: Feb. 07, 2018
You can’t read any paper without reading about auto accident or slip and fall negligence. But what is Negligence? In the first year of law school all law students have Read More
GOLDEN RULES TO GET MORE MONEY ON YOUR PI CASE
- posted: Dec. 20, 2017
CALL POLICE: gather info; take cell phone pictures of car, license and insurance cards.HIRE A LAWYER ASAP so evidence does not get cold or destroyed.BE HONEST and DON’T HIDE PRIOR Read More
YOU NEED IMMEDIATE LEGAL HELP IF YOU’RE INVOLVED IN A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATION
- posted: Nov. 12, 2016
Domestic violence by any standard is an ugly part of society. Many times, it goes unchecked for months and years at a time. And unfortunately, sometimes those situations end tragically. When Read More
THE BENEFITS OF HAVING A GOOD BUSINESS LAWYER
- posted: Oct. 29, 2016
As a business person, you’re confronted with dozens of decisions every day. Some are relatively minor, but others can have a big and long lasting impact on your business. Even Read More
THE BENEFITS OF HIRING A CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER
- posted: Sep. 24, 2016
In Palm Springs, if you’re injured in a car accident, it can be an emotionally charged event that can create chaos in your world. You will be dealing with several things Read More
DUI CHARGES CAN BE MISDEMEANORS OR FELONIES
- posted: Aug. 27, 2016
The best way to avoid a DUI charge is not to get behind the wheel and drive after you’ve been drinking. But sometimes, we have lapses in judgment and find ourselves Read More
NEW GRANT PROVIDES MONEY FOR DUI PROSECUTION IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
- posted: Sep. 25, 2015
We recently discussed the large number of arrests in the Riverside County area over Labor Day weekend. It looks like the number of DUI charges in Palm Desert won’t be Read More
NO-REFUSAL POLICIES BECOMING MORE PREVALENT IN DUI TESTING
- posted: Aug. 28, 2015
Drivers have a difficult choice to make when they are asked to submit to a Breathalyzer test after being pulled over under suspicion of drunk driving. If the driver elects Read More
PEDESTRIANS INJURED BY ALLEGED DRUNK DRIVER IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY
- posted: Jul. 30, 2015
An accident in Riverside County left two people hurt and one man facing DUI charges. The man was reportedly involved in a fight with some family members before the accident Read More
WHAT TYPES OF BREATH TEST ERRORS CAN IMPACT A DUI CASE?
- posted: Jun. 25, 2015
Law enforcement officials typically use blood alcohol tests to determine the blood alcohol concentration, or BAC level, of drivers suspected of driving under the influence. If a driver has a Read More
HOW DO IMPLIED CONSENT LAWS IMPACT BREATH TEST REFUSAL?
- posted: May 29, 2015
When drivers are pulled over for a DUI, they are often asked to submit to a breathalyzer test. Law enforcement officials use breath tests and other tests to help determine whether Read More
REFUSAL TO TAKE A BREATH TEST AFTER A DUI ARREST IN CALIFORNIA
- posted: Mar. 26, 2015
One of the most common questions that arises when discussing DUI charges is what happens if the driver refuses to submit to a Breathalyzer test when he is pulled over. Read More
DUI CONVICTIONS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES
- posted: Mar. 12, 2015
Facing a DUI charge can be scary when you don’t know what to expect. However, with the right legal representation and support system, you will have a much better chance Read More
BREATHALYZER TESTS COMMONLY USED TO DETERMINE BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL
- posted: Feb. 27, 2015
A number of drivers in Palm Desert have heard about the blood-alcohol tests they might face if pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence. However, many are unclear Read More
DYING TO HAVE ONE MORE DRINK?
- posted: Feb. 20, 2015
Think again about that one more drink. Consider that the Coachella Valley has more DUI fatalities than anywhere else in California... per capita. This does not mean YOU have to Read More
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU REFUSE A BREATHALYZER TEST?
- posted: Jan. 30, 2015
Drunk driving arrests and convictions have become all too common in Palm Desert. In fact, all across the country, many drivers are being pulled over under the suspicion of driving Read More
IS ENTERING A PLEA IN A DUI CASE THE BEST OPTION?
- posted: Dec. 24, 2014
California residents who have been charged with DUI will have a number of legal decisions to make in the process of resolving the issues at hand. Some individuals may choose Read More
Mr. Gribow, Why Won’t You Answer My Question Over The Phone And Accept My Case?
- posted: Nov. 28, 2014
I felt sad when USC lost this week to Washington and then when coach Sark was let go. I also felt terrible when 3 potential clients called over the weekend Read More
MORE "NEW" SCAMS! BEWARD ONLINE CREDIT CARD FRAUD AND GANGS
- posted: Nov. 27, 2014
To avoid on line credit card fraud and not be a VICTIM of the "bad guys", you must be aware of the latest scams/frauds/crimes in our community. We read and Read More
License suspension for refusing DUI chemical tests
- posted: Nov. 26, 2014
There are a number of reasons why a driver’s license may be suspended, including repeat traffic violations and DUI offenses. When it comes to a DUI, a license suspension can Read More
AN IN DEPTH HISTORY OF DRUNK DRIVING
- posted: Nov. 26, 2014
With fall upon us and an influx of seasonal neighbors about to arrive, the police will put more officers on the streets to look for those that imbibe too much. Read More
SILENCE IS GOLDEN BUT HANDCUFFS ARE STILL SILVER
- posted: Nov. 25, 2014
As kids we were taught to cooperate with the police by our parents and in school. If we all obeyed the police so many of society's problems would not have Read More
Do You Wonder What will Happen If You Are Arrested for a DUI?
- posted: Nov. 24, 2014
If you are like most people, you wonder what happens if you or a friend is arrested for drunk driving? A Driving under the Influence (DUI) commonly referred to as Read More
20 secret ways to increase the value of your accident case
- posted: Nov. 23, 2014
Last week we attempted to answer the question "What is my case worth?" Today we learn 20 Secret Ways to Increase the Value of Your Accident Case. A PI case Read More
ATTORNEY REVEALS WHY YOU DO NOT NEED A LAWYER TO PREPARE A WILL
- posted: Nov. 22, 2014
Most people do not know that you do not need a lawyer to prepare a will. Yes, that is correct: you can prepare what is called a Holographic Will by Read More
LOCAL ATTORNEY REVEALS TOP 25 DUI SECRETS
- posted: Nov. 21, 2014
I had planned on writing about Homes/HOA's but as a result of the many calls regarding what to do for July 4th DUI arrests I am revealing the Top 25 Read More
LABOR DAY DUI ARREST….READ THIS
- posted: Nov. 20, 2014
The Labor Day Weekend is upon us and we will attend more TV game watching parties and BBQ's. While having a good time, you, or a friend, may have consumed Read More