People often seem confused by the terms occurrence policy and claims made policy. What is covered when? Lets start with an example of what is not covered, ever. On a Google group, I read this post. (You may have to…
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Prescription Drug Help
This post is going to be a bit off topic, if such a thing exists. I have clients who usually do not have health insurance. These clients have a difficult time getting doctors to treat them. Even if they are…
A vote for contingency fees
The contingency fee is always under attack. Certain groups do not want to see attorneys take cases on a contingency fee. The reasons vary from claims that the attorney gets too much money from the outcome to claims that it…
Ways to Save on Homeowners Insurance
About.com FINALLY came up with a good post about insurance. I know they are well meaning people over there, and some of their other information is great, but they should not be one of your first stops for insurance information….
Saving on your auto insurance and the type of car you drive
Everyone has a method to save on auto insurance. I have heard all types of methods, including some that make no sense. I have heard people say that you should have every car insured with a different company (makes no…
Tort reform?
Prof. Martin Grace, a guy who seems to be an all around good guy, had a post today about a web chat from Sickoflawsuits.com. While I respect Prof. Grace, and I have commented on his posts before, this is another…
Insurance Proof of Loss
If you have an insurance claim, you sometimes hear the insurance company ask you for a “Proof of Loss.” But does anyone know what it is? The insurance company may have a form for you to complete. Its usually a…
Personal Injury newsletter
Ben Glass, an attorney in Virginia, puts out a newsletter on personal injury cases. Ben is a top notch attorney in Virginia and helps people in Virginia, DC and Maryland. The newsletter is definitely worth a read. You have to…
Auto Insurance Fraud Ring busted
It seems like I post about insurance fraud and then someone gets busted for fraud. This time the California Department of Insurance busted a ring. These people were making fraudulent claims to rental companies. Basically, they would rent a car,…
Homeowners Insurance Valuations
Homeowners insurance companies tell you how much coverage you need for your house. But are they right? A group of homeowners in San Diego County claim that they were underinsured. They are now rebuilding, and some are rebuilding bigger than…