In California, we have these nice fences that run between the homes in many subdivisions. They are usually 6′ redwood or cedar and they give you some privacy. This is especially nice because some of the homes are pretty close…
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Another Insurance Consultant Settles with AG Spitzer
Universal Life Resources has agreed to pay $2,000,000 to settle allegations by New York Attorney General Elliot Spitzer that the company was paid secret, undisclosed commissions to steer business to certain insurers. Universal Life admits no wrongdoing and the company…
Obtaining Information on the Other Party
So you get in an accident. You do everything I suggested on my personal injury podcast. The other person refuses to identify him or herself. What do you do? In California, you file a form with DMV. The form requests…
Private Property – Do the police come?
Someone called my office this week and asked why the police cited him for being in an accident on private property. He was technically cited for no license and no insurance. OOPS! Here is why: the laws of the road…
Mandatory Dog Insurance
Yes, mandatory dog insurance. Okay, not here, but in Austria. Here is the story, courtesy of Newsmax: Ouch! Viennese city authorities are putting the bite on the Austrian capital city’s new dog owners starting next week. From Jan. 1, liability…
Safety of the Trucking Industry
A recent settlement in a Texas accident is raising more questions about the safety of the trucking industry. The driver of the garbage truck that was involved in the accident apparently ran out of fuel, but did not set out…
Freedom of Information Act Requests
At some point in time, you may want to request information from the government. After all, citizens checking up on government is what helps keep government honest. But, how do you do it? I admit to never having done it…
Contingent Fee Caps Do Not Create Reform
There is a lot of talk among the “tort reform” people about placing caps on contingency fees. The idea is simple. If you limit the amount that an attorney can collect, they will not take as many cases and you…
Malpractice Insurers Overestimated Losses
We constantly hear about a medical malpractice insurance crisis in this country. The insurance companies consistently complain about not making enough money. They have to raise doctors premiums because the system is out of control. Doctors get upset because their…
New Laws for 2006
The Auto Club was nice enough to put out a list of laws that will change in 2006 and effect motorists. Some highlights: Street racing will get you a minimum of 30 days in jail. A DUI will effect your…