So now the tort reform groups are attacking attorney advertising. Here is one of their editorials. Basically, they have a problem with trial lawyers advertising. Now, let me see if I can figure this out. They ONLY have a problem…
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More on Insurance Commissioner Garamendi
As you know, one of my favorite topics is our state Insurance Commissioner. I think he does a very poor job regulating insurance companies. Part of the problem is that he is a perpetual politician who has no experience in…
Your Parked Car is Hit: What can you do?
Lets say you have a car that is parked and hit. You have insurance for basic liability and uninsured underinsured motorist coverage only. How can you recover for the value of your vehicle? Find out if the other party has…
Choosing an attorney – Part 3
I posted before about hiring an attorney. (See here and here.) Last week, I even recorded a podcast about hiring an attorney. Then I received a call from someone with an attorney who had a problem. Basically, the problem was…
A poem
This poem was passed on to me today. I do not know the original author. I pass it on for its value. It’s a Living it’s called customer service trying to help my fellow man make sense of the medical…
Selling your car: Make sure you smog it
I had a potential client call the office. He bought a car and, when he went to smog it, it failed. He want to know what to do. I will share with you the advice I shared with him. The…
What do you do when your homeowners claim is denied?
When you file a claim with your homeowners insurance company, they may deny it. Some things are not covered. Some things are covered, but the insurance company still will not pay the claim. What do you do when this happens?…
Your Policy Limits and Your Privacy
When you are in an automobile accident, the other party may request your insurance limits. Basically, they want to know how much insurance you have. Do you have a 15/30 policy, or a 50/100 or a 100/300 or what? Why…
AIG to settle charges of price fixing
Here is a story that will not get a lot of press from other bloggers, especially the conservative, insurance company oriented bloggers. AIG has agreed to settle charges of price fixing. This may come down as the biggest settlement in…
Your auto insurance and the “preferred shop”
The insurance company, after an accident, is going to suggest you go to their “preferred shop.” Why do they do this? First, the insurance companies use shops that are more agreeable to after-market parts, etc… This decreases the costs of…