In 2006, Eric Sedie of Corte Madera, California, suffered injuries in a crash with a U.S. Postal Service truck. In 2008 he sued the Postal Service for $2.5 million, claiming that because of his injuries, every aspect of his life…
Posts Categorized In: Auto Insurance
Proposition 17 Changes California’s Car Insurance Rules
Proposition 17, which will appear on the June ballot in California, could result in big changes for purchasers of car insurance in California. The proposition was written and funded by Mercury Insurance, California’s fourth-largest auto insurance company. The proposition would…
Staying Trim Helps Men Avoid Serious Bodily Injury in Auto Accidents
Scientists at the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Injury Research Center studied 11,000 drivers between 2001 and 2005 and recently concluded that in car accidents, obese men are much more likely to sustain serious upper body injuries than are normal weight…
Do I really need an attorney?
I had an odd experience the other day and thought I would share it since there is a good lesson in it. A guy called me up and told me that he needed an attorney. He had an uninsured motorist…
A total loss exception
I came across the exception to the rule today. Regular readers of my blog will know that my rule is that if your car is a total loss, you should not keep it. You will never be happy with it….
Keeping your car after it is a total loss
I get this a lot. Someone is involved a car crash. The insurance company for the other side tells them the car is a total loss. They are sure that they want to keep their car. I am sure they…
Always tell the truth to the insurance company!
I have had a rash of calls lately. People who have been in car accidents and have panicked. That panic has led them to do something dumb: lie to the insurance company. Lying to the insurance company can be insurance…
FAQ: Can I drive my friend’s car?
Q: I do not own a car. I do not have auto insurance. Can I drive my friend’s car? A: Yes, this is a real situation. Yes, there are people without auto insurance. About half of car owners do not…
Don’t Settle Cheap This Holiday Season
As a former adjuster, I used to look forward to this time of year. Sure, the holidays are great. I got more time off and could spend time with my family. The vendors brought in tons of great treats for…
FAQ: What is a gap in treatment?
Q: I was injured in a car accident. I went to the doctor and am trying to settle my case. The adjuster says there is a gap in treatment. What is this? A: When you are involved in an auto…