A reader asked what happens when he settles his personal injury claim. Let me explain the process. First, you must sign a release. You know that from reading my blog. Second, your attorney may want you to sign a power…
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Agreed Value: But is it?
I was on a car bulletin board today reading about car repairs. One of the threads was on insurance. There were a few people who had “agreed value” policies, or so they thought. But, do you really have an agreed…
FAQ: Why is his case worth more than mine?
I have talked about case values both here and on the podcast (which will pick up again soon). Why is my friend’s case worth more than mine? Why is so and so getting more money than I am? There are…
FAQ: Can I supervise the defense of my case?
Okay, so lets say you get in an accident and you get sued. Your insurance company is defending you and you have been an avid reader of my blog, so you know what should happen. Can you supervise the defense…
More on aftermarket parts
I read an interesting story this morning from Chron.com. It talks about aftermarket parts. A Portland, OR family found out about the cost of repairing their Honda car. The Honda dealer wanted over $5,000 and they found two other shops…
New Report
I have just finished a free report – 10 mistakes to avoid in your personal injury case. This report will provide you more insights from me. The tips tell you common mistakes made and how to avoid them. Want this…
FAQ: Can my insurer settle a case against me?
Yes. Your insurance policy lets them settle. There are two ways this can happen. First, they can settle a claim or a lawsuit if they can reach an agreement with the other party. Second, they can settle your case via…
FAQ: How do I get money from a blocked account?
In certain circumstances, money from the settlement of a case is put into a blocked account. This usually happens when the injured person is a minor or incompetent. So, how do you get the money out if you need it?…
FAQ: Can I get more for my total loss car?
Q: My car was a total loss. I decided to keep it. The insurance company paid me less the salvage value. Now my registration fees have gone up. Can I get these added costs? A: Why did you keep the…
What is negligence?
A reader asked me for a definition of negligence. Before I give you my definition, look here for a definition that is a lot more detailed and pretty good. Okay, so now that you read that (or maybe didn’t), what…