Q: How long it will take to resolve my case? Answer: I don’t know. Anyone who tells you they know is either not being honest with you or saying it just to get you to hire them. A good personal…
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Getting your car fixed
So your car has been damaged in an accident. You need to get it repaired and you call your insurance company. What do you do now? Your insurance company is going to suggest one of their shops. They always do….
Uninsured Motorist Coverage
I have two clients who were injured in significant car accidents. In both cases, these clients had uninsured motorist coverage. In California, uninsured motorist coverage doubles as underinsured motorist coverage. What does this mean? If you are hit by someone…
What to do if you are a passenger
After getting a call from a friend over the weekend, I realized most folks do not know what to do if they are a passenger in a car that is involved in a car accident. If you are the driver,…
Free legal reports
It has been a while since I have shared this so I thought I would put it out there again. I have written a TON of free reports about the legal system, the law, insurance companies and personal injury cases….
Call an attorney right away
I know it sounds dumb. People get in a car accident (we prefer to call it a collision, since someone is at fault for it) and I suggest they call an attorney. But, maybe no one is hurt. Or maybe…
California Insurance Commissioner to Review Rate Increases
The California Department of Insurance announced that it will be reviewing plans for rate increases for individual health insurance policies for its four largest individual policy providers: Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Health Net, and Blue Shield of California. The review…
California Program Offers Low Cost Auto Insurance for Low Income Families
Last weekend, the L.A. Times published this article about a state program that helps provide low-income Californians with auto insurance at a reduced cost. The article pointed out that there are estimated to be millions of California drivers without auto…
A total loss exception
I came across the exception to the rule today. Regular readers of my blog will know that my rule is that if your car is a total loss, you should not keep it. You will never be happy with it….
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…