Typically, someone will call me and say to me “How long do I have to sue?” To me, in legalese, we call it the Statute of Limitations. I hate legalese, but we can have that discussion another time! This list…
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Stop taking advice from non-attorneys
Please, stop taking advice from non-attorneys. They may be nice people. Some of them may be friends. Very few of them know what they are talking about. I went online today to see what was new in the world of…
10 Steps To Avoid Getting Less than Fair Market Value for Your Damaged Car
The first time most people deal with an insurance company is with their car. You are involved in a crash and everyone thinks “What about my car?” Or “My car is a total loss. Now what?” A smart insurance adjuster…
New study cites youth, inexperience and risky driving behaviors
The New England Journal of Medicine reported in a new study that the major causes of accidents for teens are inexperience and risky driving behaviors. What behaviors do these kids have? The things we would expect: talking on a cell…
Surfing and Driving
This is shocking to me. I know people call and drive. I know people text and drive. But apparently almost 1 in 4 drivers is also surfing the internet and driving! I would have assumed it was mostly a kid…
Move over after an accident
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has started a new campaign. The electronic signs on the freeway politely remind motorists to move out of traffic if they are involved in a minor car crash. This is great advice – and…
FAQ: Does the insurance company have to take my car?
Q: My car was a total loss. Can the insurance make me keep my car or do they have to take the car? A: As much as I hate giving this answer, the answer is that it depends. Don’t shoot…
5 More Mistakes People Make During the Claims Process
To err is human, to forgive is divine. In that case, we are all going to err during the auto insurance claims process. It happens. If we were perfect, then there would be a lot of attorneys out of a…
Free Insurance Information
Did you ever wonder what the California Department of Insurance does? Me too! So I went to their website to see what was there. Seriously, the Department of Insurance does a lot of good work. They regulate insurance companies. They…
10 Steps of a Lawsuit
People hear all the time about filing a lawsuit. But no one really explains what happens. While this is not comprehensive, it is a guideline of how a lawsuit proceeds. Please talk to your attorney about your specific case. 1….