Q: I was involved in a motor vehicle accident (car accident). I was injured and my children were injured. I settled my case with the attorney. But, my children’s case still isn’t settled. Why not? A: Settling cases for minors…
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Medical Records: Why do they matter?
I have had a couple of people contact me lately and tell me that they were trying to settle their cases without hiring an attorney. But, they were confused. The adjuster refused to settle without them signing a medical authorization…
FAQ: When do I hire an attorney?
Q: I was involved in a car collision and feel like I am hurt. When should I hire an attorney? A: This is a good question. All good questions have an answer that starts with “It depends.” This is no…
Multiple Policies on 1 Car
This has come up a few times lately in my personal injury cases so I thought I would discuss it with you. Here is the scenario: Bob is driving his Aunt Sally’s car. Bob is 25 and has an insurance…
What is used to determine your medical bills?
This is an important question. Why? Because your medical bills are part of the settlement of your case. When you are injured, you are entitled to recover your medical bills, both past and future, as well as your pain and…
Loss of Consortium
Sometimes people ask me about filing a loss of consortium claim. Well, that is not how they put it, but that is what it is called. They ask about a claim for the spouse of the injured person. And they…
The value of a good lawyer
Some people think a good attorney can just increase the value of your case. And he or she can, as I will discuss. But, before we get there, a good attorney can help you avoid wasting your time. Case in…
Seat Belt Excuses
I have heard a lot of doozies, but some of these take the cake. The Sacramento Bee is reporting on seat belt enfocement in Roseville, CA. The Roseville PD heard some great excuses, including that the doctor told someone not…
Health Insurance Reimbursement
There is always a question of whether you need to reimburse your health insurer after a collision. The basic scenario: you are struck by another driver. You go to the doctor. Your health insurer pays for your treatment. They then…
Diminished Value of Your Car
Everyone knows the old saying that a car is worth less after a collision. (Notice I am not calling it an auto accident anymore. Why? An accident just happens. A collision is someone’s fault. When two cars collide, it is…