This may be the shortest post I will write on this blog, but here goes. The insurance adjuster is not your friend. However, the adjuster is a person and you should treat him or her that way. Even when I…
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Document your claim with pictures
After a car accident, you need to prove your claim. The burden is on you, or your attorney if you hire one (and you should), to prove that you were injured and the value of those injuries. There are a…
There are no formulas and an attorney can help you
These two things baffle most people because the insurance companies like telling everyone that they are not true. But, alas, they are true. First, despite what the adjuster might tell you, and what you will read on the internet, there…
Bike Safety
Some tragic bicycling accidents in California this summer have highlighted the need for bicyclists and motorists to exercise extra caution when sharing the road. Last month, a sailor riding a bicycle on Camp Pendleton was struck by a car and…
Why you need med pay coverage – now
You have choices when it comes to med pay. Wait, what is med pay? Med pay is the short hand for medical payments coverage. This is the coverage that pays YOUR medical bills incurred as a result of a car…
Free Auto Insurance & Homeowners Insurance Review
Do you know what is covered by your insurance policy? Does your car insurance cover you if you are struck by an uninsured motorist? What about med pay coverage? Do you have the right deductibles? Are your auto insurance coverages…
FAQ: Can I hire a new lawyer?
Question: When I was involved in a car accident, I hired an attorney. I have had a disagreement with my attorney. Now I want to find a new attorney. Can I? The simple answer is: yes. You can fire your…
Do NOT sign a medical authorization
Once again, people are back asking why they should not sign a medical authorization when the insurance company sends you one. It is not that I think it is a bad idea. I think it is a terrible idea. In…
FAQ: What do I get for a rental when my car is damaged?
Question: I was involved in a car accident. My car was damaged. What does the insurance company owe me for a rental car? When you get in an accident, there will be a few days when your car is not…
Do not miss your treatment
When you get in an accident, you may be injured. You may know it right away, or you may not. At the time, you may not believe you are injured. However, you may then develop pain. You decide to go…