In order to make sense of insurance, you need to know some basic terms. Sadly, no one discusses these terms with anyone. Ever. Seriously, I did not know what these meant until I went to work for the insurance industry….
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Do NOT contact the insurance company after a car accident
Question: Most lawyers say that I should not contact the insurance company after a car crash. Why should I call my insurance company? Answer: Typically, you do NOT want to talk to an insurance company after a car accident. There…
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: What is full coverage?
Question: I want full coverage on my car. What do I need? Answer: I have no idea. Seriously, I have no idea. I have heard the expression “full coverage” for yeras. The problem is that I have no idea what…
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…
Uninsured Motorist Coverage
I have two clients who were injured in significant car accidents. In both cases, these clients had uninsured motorist coverage. In California, uninsured motorist coverage doubles as underinsured motorist coverage. What does this mean? If you are hit by someone…
What to do if you are a passenger
After getting a call from a friend over the weekend, I realized most folks do not know what to do if they are a passenger in a car that is involved in a car accident. If you are the driver,…
Do I really need an attorney?
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…