The New York Times is reporting on a study that suggests that design changes to SUVs have made the drivers of cars safer. The auto industry was initially against these changes, but the changes appear to be helping those who…
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Your Attorney Won’t Respond – What do you do?
A reader asked what to do when the attorney he/she hired for his/her accident refused to respond. The reader feels abandoned by the attorney. What can he/she do? This can be a frustrating situation. Your attorney does not always appear…
Rental Cars: What do you get?
When you get in an accident, there will be a few days when your car is not driveable, either due to the damage or to repairs. Sometimes, it will even be longer. When you rent, what are you entitled to?…
Treating After an Accident: What Happens When You Miss Treatment
Lets say you get in an accident. At the time, you may not believe you are injured. However, you may then develop pain. What happens if you have a “gap” or break before you begin treating? You may have a…
Uninsured and in an accident: More on what to do
What do you do when you are at fault in a car accident, with a susupended license, and you have no insurance? This is a hard situation to find yourself in. Let me give a little advice. The registered owner…
Fault in California Car Accidents: A Brief Explanation of Comparative Negligence
This has come up a few times this week. Usually, the context is someone receiving a letter from their insurance company putting fault on them for an accident. The insured disagrees and wants to know what to do. Without knowing…
How much influence does the defense attorney have in settling your case?
When you are involved in an accident, you may have to file a lawsuit. In California, you sue the other person. The insurance company will then assign an attorney to defend the other party. That attorney reports to the insurance…
Medical Authorizations: Another reason not to sign them
People ask my why I am against having you sign a medical authorization. The newest question centers on people who do not have a history of pre-existing conditions. You have a right to privacy. You may waive that right when…
Allstate Prevails in Texas on Hurricane Claims
A judge in Texas has ruled that Allstate does not have to pay for additional living expenses for people who had to move from their homes due to power outages. According to the Houston Chronicle, Allstate only has to pay…
Farmers Fined for Not Following Fair Claims Practices Act
Here is a story that warms my heart. I am not a big fan of fines, but an $11,000,000 fine is a good thing. Farmers Insurance was fined for not following the California Fair Claims Practices Act. WHOOPIE! Seriously. This…