The Insurance Journal reported that there may be an end to California’s mandatory helment law. That’s right. There is a senate bill that may end the mandatory helmet law in California. My thoughts on this are mixed. Helmet laws may…
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Dogs and Accidents – Who pays when Rover is hit by Land Rover?
I have probably handled 100 or so claims where a dog escapes from a house or yard. The dog runs into the street. A car, not seeing the dog, or seeing the dog and not caring, drives up and BAM!…
Whose Fence is it?
In California, we have these nice fences that run between the homes in many subdivisions. They are usually 6′ redwood or cedar and they give you some privacy. This is especially nice because some of the homes are pretty close…
Another Insurance Consultant Settles with AG Spitzer
Universal Life Resources has agreed to pay $2,000,000 to settle allegations by New York Attorney General Elliot Spitzer that the company was paid secret, undisclosed commissions to steer business to certain insurers. Universal Life admits no wrongdoing and the company…
How long should you keep documents?
Courtesy of my friend and a great mortgage broker Jenifer Miller, comes this list of how long to keep documents: Three months Credit card statements, insurance bills, paycheck stubs, utility bills After your bank ATM receipts, deposit slips, purchase receipts…
How Many Obstetricians in DC?
I received this via email, so I can only repost it. There is no link for it now. (If you have a link to it, please share!) Public Citizen Survey Finds D.C. Medical Society Fabricated Obstetrician Shortage Dozens More Obstetricians…
More on Insurance Fraud – What does it cost?
As you know from reading my blog, I am a big fan of the CPCU Society and the American Institute for CPCU. I am a CPCU and a member of the Society. However, as a plaintiff’s attorney, I do not…
A discount for hybrids?
Yes. A discount for hybrid owners. In addition to having low fuel costs, better mileage, and helping the environment, hybrid owners are now going to be able to get a discount on their insurance. Travelers is going to start giving…
The Floods of Northern California
The flood waters of this year have subsided – for now. However, flood insurance is still on everyone’s mind. Let me first give you some links to stories you should read: The SF Chronicle reports on problems small businesses are…
Obtaining Information on the Other Party
So you get in an accident. You do everything I suggested on my personal injury podcast. The other person refuses to identify him or herself. What do you do? In California, you file a form with DMV. The form requests…