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Posts Categorized In: Consumer Issues

California Will Lawyer Asks, “Who will manage your digital footprint after you pass?”

October 6, 2021 by Jonathan Stein

According to research, 69% of adults ages 50-64 are on social media regularly, and 50% of adults older than 65 are on some form of social media as well. However, in my experience as a California will lawyer, I’ve found that most people do not have a plan for what should happen to their growing… Read More

Categories: Consumer Issues, Current Affairs, Estate Planning, Family Matters, FAQ, Legal Process, News, Web/Tech Tags: #digitalasset, #digitalfootprint, #family, #socialmedia

How an Estate Planning Lawyer Can Help You Through Every Stage of Life

July 14, 2021 by Jonathan Stein

Whether you have recently reached adulthood, are starting your family, reaching retirement, or approaching some other major milestone in life, there is a good chance that it is time to contact to your estate planning lawyer. Do not believe it? Check out these reasons: Estate planning knowledge is specialized. While you might have great insight into what… Read More

Categories: Consumer Issues, Family Matters, FAQ, Hiring an attorney

Med pay coverage – an update

November 6, 2017 by Jonathan Stein

Twelve or so years ago I wrote one of my first blog posts on medical payments coverage. You can read it here. It is now time for an update, as things have changed – significantly. On a car insurance policy,…

Categories: Auto Insurance, Claims, Consumer Issues, Current Affairs, Insurance and Claims FAQ, Insurance Operations, Law, Personal Injury Tags: auto insurance, car accident, car crash, car insurance, car rental, cell phone, collision, contingency fee, drive and text, extra insurance, fair market value, government tort claim, insurance company, insurance costs, insurance coverage, insurance privacy, loss of use, med pay, med pay coverage, medical payments, medical payments coverage, Minimum Impact, Minimum Impact Soft Tissue, MIST, motor vehicle accident, motor vehicle crash, MVA, MVC, policy limits, privacy, property damage, rental, rental car, rental coverage, rental reimbursement, repairs, statute of limitations, text and drive, total loss, UMBI, UMPD, uninsured motorist, uninsured motorist bodily injury, uninsured motorist property damage

Don’t let the insurance company restrict your treatment

October 23, 2017 by Jonathan Stein

I have seen a new trend with people calling me – and quite frankly, it is disturbing. Someone gets in a crash. They call the other party’s insurance company and report a claim. They get transferred to an adjuster. After…

Categories: Auto Insurance, Claims, Consumer Issues, Current Affairs, Hiring an attorney, Insurance Operations, Law, Personal Injury

Don’t let the insurance company restrict your treatment

October 23, 2017 by Jonathan Stein

I have seen a new trend with people calling me – and quite frankly, it is disturbing. Someone gets in a crash. They call the other party’s insurance company and report a claim. They get transferred to an adjuster. After…

Categories: Auto Insurance, Claims, Consumer Issues, Current Affairs, Hiring an attorney, Insurance Operations, Law, Personal Injury

Save some money on car insurance

June 6, 2017 by Jonathan Stein

I am a big proponent of not shopping for insurance solely based on price. There are other important factors. But, for some people, price is the biggest factor. And for some people, two insurance companies may offer the same personal…

Categories: Auto Insurance, Claims, Consumer Issues, Current Affairs, Insurance Operations, Personal Injury Tags: auto insurance, car accident, car crash, car insurance, car rental, cell phone, collision, contingency fee, drive and text, extra insurance, fair market value, government tort claim, insurance company, insurance costs, insurance coverage, insurance privacy, loss of use, Minimum Impact, Minimum Impact Soft Tissue, MIST, motor vehicle accident, motor vehicle crash, MVA, MVC, policy limits, privacy, property damage, rental, rental car, rental coverage, rental reimbursement, repairs, statute of limitations, text and drive, total loss, UMBI, UMPD, uninsured motorist, uninsured motorist bodily injury, uninsured motorist property damage

FAQ: Am I responsible for my medical bills after a car accident?

January 8, 2017 by Jonathan Stein

Question: I was involved in a car crash. I have medical insurance. Am I responsible to pay these bills back when I settle my case? Answer: This is based on two recent cases I have had! I wish it wasn’t,…

Categories: Auto Insurance, Claims, Consumer Issues, Current Affairs, Hiring an attorney, Insurance and Claims FAQ, Myths, Personal Injury Tags: car accident, car crash, car rental, cell phone, collision, contingency fee, drive and text, extra insurance, fair market value, government tort claim, insurance company, insurance coverage, insurance privacy, loss of use, Minimum Impact, Minimum Impact Soft Tissue, MIST, motor vehicle accident, motor vehicle crash, MVA, MVC, policy limits, privacy, property damage, rental, rental car, rental coverage, rental reimbursement, repairs, statute of limitations, text and drive, total loss, UMBI, UMPD, uninsured motorist, uninsured motorist bodily injury, uninsured motorist property damage

Don’t trust insurance companies – a true story

August 24, 2016 by Jonathan Stein

Let me relate a real story about why you should never trust an insurance company. This is for a case I am currently working on. As background, my client was rear ended in a car accident by an unlicensed, uninsured…

Categories: Auto Insurance, Claims, Consumer Issues, Current Affairs, Hiring an attorney, Insurance Operations, Law, Personal Injury Tags: car accident, car crash, car rental, cell phone, collision, contingency fee, drive and text, extra insurance, fair market value, government tort claim, insurance company, insurance coverage, insurance privacy, loss of use, Minimum Impact, Minimum Impact Soft Tissue, MIST, motor vehicle accident, motor vehicle crash, MVA, MVC, policy limits, privacy, property damage, rental, rental car, rental coverage, rental reimbursement, repairs, statute of limitations, text and drive, total loss, UMBI, UMPD, uninsured motorist, uninsured motorist bodily injury, uninsured motorist property damage

There are still no formulas for personal injury cases – including car accidents

July 19, 2016 by Jonathan Stein

I have been saying this for 12 years while running my own law firm. Prior to that, I said it for almost a decade working for insurance companies. And yet, despite what I say, people do not listen. So let’s…

Categories: Auto Insurance, Business Insurance, Claims, Consumer Issues, Current Affairs, Hiring an attorney, Homeowners Insurance, Insurance Operations, Personal Injury Tags: car accident, car crash, car rental, cell phone, collision, contingency fee, drive and text, extra insurance, fair market value, government tort claim, insurance company, insurance coverage, insurance privacy, loss of use, Minimum Impact, Minimum Impact Soft Tissue, MIST, motor vehicle accident, motor vehicle crash, MVA, MVC, policy limits, privacy, property damage, rental, rental car, rental coverage, rental reimbursement, repairs, statute of limitations, text and drive, total loss, UMBI, UMPD, uninsured motorist, uninsured motorist bodily injury, uninsured motorist property damage

The Statute of Limitations

May 31, 2016 by Jonathan Stein

The what of what? I typically hear people call it the statue of limitations. However, folks, it is not a statue. It is a statute, or a law. The statute of limitations tells you how long you have to sue…

Categories: Auto Insurance, Business Insurance, Claims, Consumer Issues, Current Affairs, Hiring an attorney, Insurance Operations, Law, Personal Injury Tags: car accident, car crash, car rental, cell phone, collision, contingency fee, drive and text, extra insurance, fair market value, government tort claim, insurance company, insurance coverage, insurance privacy, loss of use, Minimum Impact, Minimum Impact Soft Tissue, MIST, motor vehicle accident, motor vehicle crash, MVA, MVC, policy limits, privacy, property damage, rental, rental car, rental coverage, rental reimbursement, repairs, statute of limitations, text and drive, total loss, UMBI, UMPD, uninsured motorist, uninsured motorist bodily injury, uninsured motorist property damage

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