Suppose you are rear ended and your car is in the shop for 30 days or more. Will the Insurance Company of the responsible party reimburse me for the payments on the vehicle while it is in the shop? Nope….
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Another Attempt to Limit Damages
The Civil Justice Association of California is at it again. This time they are circulating a petition that would limit your right to recover punitive damages. Here is an excerpt: The Civil Justice Assn. of CA is collecting signatures for…
Your Personal Injury Attorney and Technology
There is an interesting article about the use of technology in trial. Basically, the article points out that personal injury attorneys are making use of technology and defense firms are not. Why? Primarily because the insurance companies are too cheap…
Uinsured and DMV
I read this today on Craigslist and had to share it. People keep talking about insurance companies reporting them to DMV as uninsured. People are concerned about their licenses being suspended. It doesn’t happen that way. There is no provision…
A Good Response to Tort Reform
From Adam Lichtenheld in Wisconsin, comes this bit of wisdom: The answer to lowering premium rates lies in insurance reform — not tort reform. In California, for thirteen years after caps were enacted in 1975, malpractice premiums skyrocketed by 450…
The Defendant Files for Bankruptcy: UH OH!
Sometimes, unfortunately, you have a claim against another person. That person may end up filing for bankruptcy protection. What happens then to your case? Well, a few things could happen. First, if there is a lawsuit pending, it is automatically…
Avoid Global Healings Society
The California Department of Insurance has issued a cease and desist order to Global Healings Society. Basically, they are telling these people to stop selling their services in California. Global Healings may be selling insurance. They claim they are not….
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…
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…
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…