I have had a rash of questions lately about fees for lawyers. This comes in the context of personal injury cases, consumer law and malpractice cases. So, let me give a very basic explanation of types of fees. Contingency fee:…
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FAQ: Can I drive my friend’s car?
Q: I do not own a car. I do not have auto insurance. Can I drive my friend’s car? A: Yes, this is a real situation. Yes, there are people without auto insurance. About half of car owners do not…
When to file a homeowners claim
Houselogic.com has a new article on when to file a homeowners claim. Regular readers of my blog will not find anything new on this, but there is some information worth passing on: 1. Read your policy carefully, then get repair…
Total Loss Update
I have written before about your car being a total loss. Sometimes after a car accident, the auto will be deemed a total loss. When your car is a total loss, you are entitled to the fair market value. What…
Multiple Policies on 1 Car
This has come up a few times lately in my personal injury cases so I thought I would discuss it with you. Here is the scenario: Bob is driving his Aunt Sally’s car. Bob is 25 and has an insurance…
The value of a good lawyer
Some people think a good attorney can just increase the value of your case. And he or she can, as I will discuss. But, before we get there, a good attorney can help you avoid wasting your time. Case in…
Read the policy
I know I have said this before, but I have had a rash of phone calls lately from people with some obscure coverage questions. The questions have ranged from “Am I covered if I drive another car?” to “Am I…
Buying Insurance for the Wrong Reasons
Okay, so when you watch tv these days, you are bombarded with insurance commercials. You hear about accident forgiveness, pet coverage, coverage if your car is beamed up by Scotty. It is amazing how many different coverages you can get…
Auto Insurance Zip Codes Matter
No, not for rating reasons. At least, not this time. When you complete your insurance application, you have to list the zip code where the vehicle will be garaged. This is information the insurance company uses. When you move, you…
Single Limit Policy
I have a friend looking for new homeowners insurance. She is changing from a major insurer to a less well known insurer, but in my opinion a better insurer. She then asked me to review the policies and explain the…