Blog

Auto accidents can be traumatizing experiences, both physically and emotionally. In the aftermath of an accident, it's essential to seek medical attention as soon as possible, even if you feel fine or have minor injuries. Delaying treatment can not only affect your health, but it can also have se...

On October 31, 2023, a Santa Fe jury decided that Andrea Lovato was not fully at fault for the accident and that State Farm had breached the $1,000,000 contract, committed bad faith, and violated the Unfair Trade Practices Act and Unfair Insurance Practices Act. The Jury awarded the family $12,000,000 in damages for the auto accident and another $24,000,000 in bad faith damages with $20,000,000 as punitive penalty damages to State Farm. The $36,000,000 verdict gave the family confirmation and validation that Andrea Lovato was not 100% at fault for the accident as State Farm always claimed her to be and that their conduct was cruel and malicious to the family.

Who we are: Chance Gauthier and Shane Maier are both former insurance company defense lawyers that were retained by Farmers Insurance Company and Progressive Insurance Company to defend both the insurance carrier and the carrier's insureds. We both worked together at the O'Brien & Padilla law fir...

Employers have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their employees while they are working, which includes while they are driving for work-related purposes. If an employee gets into an automobile accident while on the job, the employer may be held liable for any damages or injuries that resul...