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Does Your JAG Office Handle Personal Injury Cases or Do You Need a Civilian Attorney?
Law Offices of William W. Bruzzo

When something goes wrong, service members often turn to the JAG office first. That instinct makes sense. JAG is there, it is free, and it feels like the obvious place to start. But for personal injury claims against civilian parties, JAG is not the answer, and assuming otherwise can cost you. At the Law Office…

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How Temporary Duty Assignments Affect Where You Can File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in California
Law Offices of William W. Bruzzo

Temporary Duty assignments pull service members away from their home installation on short notice, sometimes for weeks or months at a time. When an accident happens during TDY, the question of where to file a lawsuit is not as simple as it might seem. Jurisdiction, residency, and which state’s law applies can all be in…

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How a Service-Connected Disability Rating Interacts With a Civilian Injury Settlement
Law Offices of William W. Bruzzo

Many veterans and active-duty service members assume that a VA disability rating resolves all questions of compensation after an injury. It does not. When a civilian accident causes new harm or aggravates an existing condition, an entirely separate legal system comes into play. At the Law Office of William Bruzzo, our Orange County personal injury…

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What Happens When a Military Dependent Is Injured in a Rideshare Near Camp Pendleton
Law Offices of William W. Bruzzo

When a rideshare accident happens and a dependent is seriously hurt, the legal situation involves multiple layers of insurance, federal programs, and questions that go well beyond a standard car accident claim. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are part of daily life for military families near Camp Pendleton and throughout the Oceanside area. Service…

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I was a passenger on a motorcycle involved in a very serious accident August of 2013. Because of my injuries I was unable to work and medical bills began to add [up]. I was very skeptical about involving a lawyer because of the unscrupulous reputation many seem to have...

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