I had an odd experience the other day and thought I would share it since there is a good lesson in it. A guy called me up and told me that he needed an attorney. He had an uninsured motorist…
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A total loss exception
I came across the exception to the rule today. Regular readers of my blog will know that my rule is that if your car is a total loss, you should not keep it. You will never be happy with it….
Don’t Settle Cheap This Holiday Season
As a former adjuster, I used to look forward to this time of year. Sure, the holidays are great. I got more time off and could spend time with my family. The vendors brought in tons of great treats for…
FAQ: What is a gap in treatment?
Q: I was injured in a car accident. I went to the doctor and am trying to settle my case. The adjuster says there is a gap in treatment. What is this? A: When you are involved in an auto…
FAQ: Why is my attorney taking so long for my kids?
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…
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…
What makes a trial lawyer?
This is always a fascinating argument. Here is the debate out of Memphis, TN from my friend James Ferrell. This is simple from my perspective. First, if you want to call yourself a trial attorney, you need to try cases….