My aftermarket stereo/rims/dvd player/video game machine was damaged in an accident. Does my insurance company have to pay for the damage to this equipment? There are two issues here. First, did the insurance company know about the aftermarket parts? Did…
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AB 1852 Pulled By Assemblyman Yee
AB 1852, a bill by Assemblyman Yee, has been pulled. The bill would have allowed insurers to use non-OEM parts when fixing your car if the parts were approved by CAPA. As I wrote previously, this was a bad bill…
Insurers Owe On Total Losses
A class-action case was recently settled. The premise of the case was that insurance companies used CCC, a total loss evaluation program, and that CCC undervalued cars. This is not news to those of us who have been doing this…
New DC Law Protects Claimants
First, what is a claimant? A claimant is someone making a claim against another person’s insurance company. So, if Bill Smith injures Mike Jones, than Mike is the claimant. Second, what does this new law do? Well, here is the…
TWO FREE REPOTS AVAILABLE
I now have two free reports. The first report is “10 Things to Consider in Hiring an Attorney.” This report discusses what to look for in hiring an attorney, questions to ask, and making sure you hire the right attorney…
Don’t Let Your Attorney Do This
An attorney in Louisiana sued his client for his fee after his client rejected a settlement offer and the case resolved for no money. The Louisiana Supreme Court rejected his argument and he was awarded nothing. The Court said: “With…
FAQ: Insurance for your kid
The SF Chronicle has a great story about getting insurance for your child. Remember my prior post where I suggested you get your 18 year old his/her own car and titled in his/her own name with his/her own policy. Well,…
After an accident, who pays my medical bills?
I was involved an an automobile accident. I was injured and have medical bills. Who is responsible for paying the bills, my health insurance or the other party’s automobile insurance? Your medical insurance has to pay. They don’t have a…
Can they raise my rates?
One of the most popular questions I get: Can they raise my auto insurance rates for filing a claim? The answer: Only if you are at fault. The text of the law: The insurer also has the responsibility to determine…
GEICO To Offer Refunds
GEICO has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights. GEICO will provide refunds of approximately $63 to California customers who were denied a discount because they did not provide proof of insurance when…