After you are involved in a car crash, you need to get your car fixed. For most people, this is their top priority. They want their car fixed – and they want it fixed now. Most insurance companies are going…
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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…
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: How long is the statute of limitations?
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…
5 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Personal Injury Case
Everyone makes mistakes. We are human, after all. But when you are involved in a car accident, what I prefer to call a car crash, there are some mistakes that you can easily avoid. Here are 5 mistakes to avoid…
5 secrets from a former insurance adjuster
Okay, so maybe you have always wondered what goes on inside an insurance company. Sadly, not much. But, there are some things you should know. 1. INSURANCE COMPANIES TRACK EVERY CLAIM YOU ARE INVOLVED IN Yes, they track EVERY claim,…
FAQ: Why are they closing my claim?
Question: I was involved in a car accident. I am still treating and the adjuster told me that he is going to close my claim. Why? Answer: Sadly, the answer is “because they can.” The insurance company can open a…
FAQ: Why is my case not worth the same as my friend’s case?
I have talked about case values before. Typically, the question is why is my friend’s case worth more than mine? Why is Billy getting more money than I am?Or, my friend had the same exact injury as me, so why…
Calling an attorney after a car accident
I have said it before and I will say it again. People get in a car crash, car accident, car collision, whatever you want to call it, and I suggest they call an attorney. But, maybe no one is hurt….