I recently received a few phone calls from people trying to settle their own cases. They go to the doctor. They get their medical records. They send them to the insurance company. And then they get a response from the…
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Getting your car repaired
I have said before, and I will say it again: you can get your car fixed anywhere you want. If you want to take your BMW to “Bob’s Quickie Repairs” you can do that. If you want to take your…
Why you should not meet with the adjuster
I am adamant that my clients do not meet with the adjuster. Why? For a few reasons. First, nothing good comes from you meeting with them. You are a novice. They are a professional. Would you go play a hand…
Insurance Companies Inspecting Fire Prone Homes
This shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. Insurance companies are inspecting fire prone homes and may be requiring consumers to take steps to protect their homes. Some consumer groups and consumers are upset. This is a pretty straightforward issue….
Free Book for My Readers
Yep, that’s right. A free book for readers of my blog. The topic: Buying Car Insurance. Now, you all probably have car insurance. And your agent has probably told you what you need to have. But, has your agent told…
FAQ: Can they have to make me keep my car?
Q: My car was a total loss. Can they make me keep my car? A: It depends. Sorry, I wish I had a definitive answer for you. If it is the other person’s insurance, then they can deduct the salvage…
FAQ: Who pays for my medical bills?
Q: I was involved in a car crash (formerly called a car accident) and I was injured. I need medical treatment but do not have medical insurance. Who is responsible for paying the bills and providing me treatment? A: The…
The Medical Malpractice Hoax
Public Citizen came out with a new report. There is no medical malpractice crisis. OOPS! The insurance companies and doctors apparently forgot to tell us that! The report can be found here. The report states “The real problems are a…
Allstate to stop selling insurance in California?
In an interesting move, Allstate may stop selling homeowners insurance in California. The information comes from Allstate agents who wished not to be named. The company, of course, denies the truth to this report. Insurance companies are odd. The apparent…
Insurance Company Profits
I heard it again over the last couple of weeks: the insurance industry is falling apart because of us danged trial lawyers. Yes, I am a menace to multi-billion dollar companies. (Of course, they fail to mention that they could…