I previously wrote about Jim Puzzanghera of the LA Times and his a great story on debt collection tactics. Jim’s first paragraph tells the story of most people these days: “Hard economic times have helped push millions of Americans deeply…
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10 things not to do when you are driving
While driving around over the last few days, I have seen some really bad driving. This has been especially troubling with some of the recent cases that I have had in my office, including seeing a fatality. People need to…
Why you need med pay coverage – now
You have choices when it comes to med pay. Wait, what is med pay? Med pay is the short hand for medical payments coverage. This is the coverage that pays YOUR medical bills incurred as a result of a car…
California Debt Blog: Why you should demand validation of a debt
Whenever you are contacted by a debt collector, the initial letter from the debt collector will state that you have the right to request validation of the debt within 30 days. Even a debt collector like Persolve, Midland Funding, CACH,…
Watch out for Infinity Insurance’s Policy
Are you insured with Infinity Insurance? Have you read your policy lately? If you are insured with Infinity, you need to stop reading this, get a copy of your policy and read it now. Why the urgent need? Infinity has…
California Debt Blog: Collecting on a debt past the statute of limitations
I have talked about debt collectors collecting on a debt past the statute of limitations before. But, it is time to update this as it continues to happen! The statute of limitations states a certain amount of time for a…
Free Auto Insurance & Homeowners Insurance Review
Do you know what is covered by your insurance policy? Does your car insurance cover you if you are struck by an uninsured motorist? What about med pay coverage? Do you have the right deductibles? Are your auto insurance coverages…
California Debt Blog: FREE Credit Report Review
Did you know that up to 25% of credit reports have an error? Yes, a new study by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finds that “25 percent of consumers identified errors on their credit reports that might affect their credit…
FAQ: Can I hire a new lawyer?
Question: When I was involved in a car accident, I hired an attorney. I have had a disagreement with my attorney. Now I want to find a new attorney. Can I? The simple answer is: yes. You can fire your…
California Debt Blog: FAQ: How do I fight a wage garnishment?
Question: I recently found out that there is a judgment against me. They are attempting to garnish my wages. How do I fight this? A: There are basically four options if you want to fight a wage garnishment. 1. You…