This is a topic that comes up often. In fact, I hear it not just from clients, but also from many insurance adjusters. They tell me that the police report is admissible evidence that my client did something wrong. The…
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Loss of Consortium
Sometimes people ask me about filing a loss of consortium claim. Well, that is not how they put it, but that is what it is called. They ask about a claim for the spouse of the injured person. And they…
The value of a good lawyer
Some people think a good attorney can just increase the value of your case. And he or she can, as I will discuss. But, before we get there, a good attorney can help you avoid wasting your time. Case in…
FAQ: Reporting Auto Accidents
I have written about this before, but it has been some time. So, I thought I would do it again. Q: I have been involved in a car accident. Must I report it to my insurance company? A: The simple…
FAQ: Your Car is a Total What?
Q: My car was involved in a collision. I can still drive it. The insurance company is calling it a total loss. Why? A: A car can be a total loss in one of two ways. The first way is…
Your Insurer Must Take a Claim
In the last two days, I have come across the same story twice: I have been involved in a car collision that was not my fault and my auto insurance told me I had to file a claim with the…
Settling a Property Damage Claim
Okay, so hypothetically lets say you are leasing a 2007 Lamborghini. Nice car. Very nice. You have collision coverage on it, as is required by the lease. And some guy driving a 1972 Ford Pinto rear ends you. After all,…
Collision, Comprehensive and Claims – Oh My
I know I have written about this before, but it comes up fairly frequently in my practice. What is comprehensive? What is collision? Can my rates go up for filing one of these claims? So, lets start with the basics….
Are you told to have spinal decompression? Be cautious
I have had a few clients lately who have been told that they need spinal decompression on a very expensive machine. The machine du jour is the DRX 9000. I am sure you have seen ads in your local newspaper…
Liability: How is it determined?
In yesterday’s post, I wrote about the proper investigation of an insurance claim: coverage, liability, damages. I am going to expand more on liability today. (Coverage is a lot more complicated. Liability is a better starting point for lay readers.)…