The Department of Insurance is expanding California’s low cost auto insurance program to Sacramento, San Joaquin and Contra Costa counties. This is good news for everyone. First, those people who are driving without insurance get a chance to get low…
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Fire Victims “Burned” By Legislature
The LA Times has an interesting article about the legislative process. Basically, after the San Diego fires, bills were introduced to give homeowners more rights. Not surprisingly, the insurance companies gave a ton of money to the Assembly Insurance committee…
Apartment Living Tips
Some tips about apartment living. First, GET RENTERS INSURANCE. It is cheap and it will cover you if your property is stolen or if you injure someone. Just for those who missed it, GET RENTERS INSURANCE. Now, some tips other…
California’s Victim Witness Assistance Program
This is a program that not many people know about. And while it is not directly related to insurance or personal injury, I have referred potential clients there when their case involves a violent crime. Basically, the program is designed…
Car Safety Tips
After my last post, I thought I would post some tips about car safety. Driving in a car has enough issues, but being safe is your most important concern. • Always lock car doors after entering or leaving your car….
Seatbelts dont work……….
UNLESS YOU USE THEM. (Did you really think I would advocate not using seatbelts?) Some statistics: 45% better chance of surviving an accident if you wear a seatbelt and a 50% better chance of surviving without serious injuries. So, why…
Tips on Personal Security
From the State Attorney General’s office, comes this information on personal safety: Be prepared • Always be alert and aware of the people around you. • Educate yourself concerning prevention tactics. • Be aware of locations and situations which would…
Wyoming Insurers Want to Avoid 3rd Party Bad Faith
Wyoming insurers are lobbying against a bill that would allow 3rd party bad faith cases. Basically, the idea is that if the insurance company for the other person does not pay your claim timely and fairly, you can then sue…
Another Study Determines Caps Don’t Work
Ken Shigley over at the Atlanta Injury Law Blog posts about another study debunking the myth about caps and tort reform. As Ken put it, there is “little or no relationship between the level of medical malpractice payments and the…
H&R Block Sued for Loans
H&R Block is being sued by the California Attorney General over its tax refund loans. Basically, the California Attorney General is of the opinion that Block is not disclosing the true costs of the loans, acting as a debt collect…