Twelve or so years ago I wrote one of my first blog posts on medical payments coverage. You can read it here. It is now time for an update, as things have changed – significantly. On a car insurance policy,…
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FAQ: Am I responsible for my medical bills after a car accident?
Question: I was involved in a car crash. I have medical insurance. Am I responsible to pay these bills back when I settle my case? Answer: This is based on two recent cases I have had! I wish it wasn’t,…
Drinking, Driving and the Holidays
Nine years ago I wrote about drinking, driving and the holidays. In that time, I have handled quite a few car crash cases every November and December. More than a handful of these involve DUI. For example, a new client…
FAQ: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RENTAL AND LOSS OF USE?
Question: My car was damaged in an automobile accident. Do I get a rental car? Do I get loss of use? What do I get? All good readers of this blog know that you are entitled to a rental car…
FAQ: Do you have a MIST case?
People hear the term MIST claim and they do not know what it is. They do not know if their claim is a MIST claim. You are involved in a car accident and someone says MIST. Do you even know…
FAQ: Does the other person need to tell me how much insurance they have?
Q: I was involved in a car accident. The other person says they have insurance, but won’t tell me how much insurance they do have. Do they have to tell me? A: No.That’s right. In California, a person involved in…
Auto Insurance property damage issues – again
I get a lot of calls in a month about property damage issues. The big ones are “How much do they owe for my car?” and “Why isn’t there enough to pay for my repairs?” First, property damage claims, especially…
FAQ: Why hire an attorney for your personal injury case
People sometimes call me up and ask a simple question: Why should I hire you to help me with my car accident? After all, it should be easy to resolve. As simple as it sounds, it is an important question….
More on personal injury formulas
Almost 10 years ago, I wrote about formulas used to settle your claim. You can read that post here. The gist of that story: there is no formula for figuring out the value of your personal injury case. 10 years…
Why are insurance limits important?
People talk about insurance limits all the time and most of the time no one knows what it means. Attorneys are notorious for this. “My client has a 15/30 policy.” Or “The defendant only has a 30/60 policy.” What are…