I get asked often about picking an insurance agent. People buy a house and they want to find an agent. Or they want to shop around. Unfortunately, most people make the same mistake: they shop solely based on price. Insurance…
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Auto Insurance property damage issues – again
I get a lot of calls in a month about property damage issues. The big ones are “How much do they owe for my car?” and “Why isn’t there enough to pay for my repairs?” First, property damage claims, especially…
FAQ: Why hire an attorney for your personal injury case
People sometimes call me up and ask a simple question: Why should I hire you to help me with my car accident? After all, it should be easy to resolve. As simple as it sounds, it is an important question….
More on personal injury formulas
Almost 10 years ago, I wrote about formulas used to settle your claim. You can read that post here. The gist of that story: there is no formula for figuring out the value of your personal injury case. 10 years…
Why are insurance limits important?
People talk about insurance limits all the time and most of the time no one knows what it means. Attorneys are notorious for this. “My client has a 15/30 policy.” Or “The defendant only has a 30/60 policy.” What are…
5 Additional Ways to Find the Right Attorney For You
6. WHAT CONTINUING EDUCATION DOES THE ATTORNEY TAKE? Every attorney in California is required to take continuing education. However, the types of courses and content of the courses is left to the discretion of the attorney. You want to know…
5 Ways to Find the Right Attorney For You
1. PRIOR RESULTS ARE NO GUARANTEE A lot of attorneys like to tell you about their other cases. However, your case is different. Each case has its own facts. Just because they got someone else millions of dollars does not…
5 More Things You MUST Do After A Car Accident
6. CHECK FOR WITNESSES Some people may stop, look around, and then leave. If you see these people, get their information. Talk to them. You want their name, number, address, and any other information they will give. You may need…
5 Things You MUST Do After A Car Accident
1. PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD There is very little reason to leave your car in the middle of the road after an accident. First, it is not safe. Second, it just creates another hazard for the…
5 More Steps of a Personal Injury Lawsuit
As you know from reading my blog, and you should read my blog, most cases settle. In my last post, I wrote about the first five steps of a lawsuit. Those steps included filing the lawsuit and going through discovery….