Q: I was involved in a car accident. The other person’s insurance company wants to wait 15 to 20 days to get the police report before they pay. What can I do? A: Your options: A – Have your insurance…
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FAQ: Can I get a second opinion?
Q: My attorney is telling me to settle my case. I don’t want to. What can I do? A: You should either pay for a consultation with another attorney or you should talk to your attorney about your case more….
Make sure you are protected before a loss
It is fire season, at least in California. And the fires are already starting. The Angora Fire in the Sierra Nevada mountains has burned over 2,500 acres and 200 homes. After a fire like this, you need to call your…
The New Commandments
The Vatican has now issued 10 commandments for driving. Some of them are interesting, some not so interesting. I figure if they can take a shot at it, why can’t I? I have probably seen more car crashes than everyone…
The Yellow Pages and Hiring an Attorney
A lot of people go to the yellow pages to hire an attorney. After all, where else can you find such a comprehensive list of attorneys looking for work? Okay, you may be able to find such a list on…
FAQ: What do I do after a hit and run?
Q: I was hit by a car and they left the scene. I have the license plate. What do I do? A: Step by step instructions: 1. Call back the police and file a report. 2. Fill out an SR-1…
California Debt Blog: FAQ: How do I prove I paid a judgment?
Q: I had a judgment against me. I paid it. Now I am still getting calls. How do I prove I paid it? A: When you pay a judgment, obtain a satisfaction of judgment. This form gets filed with the…
Wear your seatbelt, even if pro athletes do not
I posted a while ago about NJ’s governor getting in a car crash and not wearing his seatbelt. Well, apparently there is something in the water in NJ (and I can say that, having been born there). A Denver Nuggets…
California Debt Blog: Credit Report Problem: Dispute it with this letter
As you know, I believe you should pull your credit report at least once a year, maybe even twice a year. You can get a free one from this website (this is the official one, not one of those that…
California Debt Blog: Short term loans
Far be it for me to pick on anyone, but………………..these short term or “payday” loans are a disaster. Have you ever read the terms? Here is a sample. 99% interest. 99%? Seriously? You are paying back almost double what you…