I could give you a million reasons why hiring an attorney is so important. From the respect he or she gets from the insurance company to his or her ability to talk to you so that you understand to the…
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Men in your 30s – Drive Safely
I was reading the newest issue of Mens Health today. (By the way, if you are looking for a Fathers Day present for a man in your life, Mens Health is the way to go. If he is 18 or…
Free Book for My Readers
Yep, that’s right. A free book for readers of my blog. The topic: Buying Car Insurance. Now, you all probably have car insurance. And your agent has probably told you what you need to have. But, has your agent told…
FAQ: What is an act of God?
Q: A tree fell on my car. Is this an act of God? A: An act of God is basically a way of saying mother nature caused the accident. For example, in the middle of a tornado, a tree may…
Immigration Questions?
Don’t ask me. I stick to what I know: personal injury, insurance and debt. But, I have had a few of you email me or call me with immigration questions. I don’t handle immigration work, but I know someone who…
New Free Report – Small Claims Court
If you are in California and need information on small claims court, I have released a new report. Well, this one is actually an ebook. It explains small claims court, the process, the costs, who can testify, who cannot testify,…
The 3 D’s for insurance companies
Delay, deny, defend. This is the mantra of the claims department. Delay the claim as long as possible (some even trying to delay you until after your statute of limitations has run). Deny the claim. If a lawsuit is filed,…
Buying Wrecked Cars
I tell my clients that once their car has been in a wreck and declared a total loss, they should give it to the insurance company. The car will never be fixed to your standards again so why deal with…
FAQ: I have a judgment. Now what?
Q: I had to sue another party. I have a small claims court judgment. Now what? A: The law requires that the defendant submit a statement of income and assets to you. However, this rarely happens. Usually, you will have…
Don’t pay someone at the scene of an accident
Do not, and I mean never, ever, pay someone at the scene of an accident. Just don’t do it. Nothing good will come from it. A few situations: A – You pay someone for “minor damage.” You don’t have them…