Q: I caused an accident and my insurance company did not settle. Is being sued going to affect me? A: Maybe. Is it going to affect your day to day life? Probably not. Here are a few ways it can…
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FAQ: What are economic damages?
Q: I have heard that I can recover economic damages after an accident. What does that mean? This comes up primarily in the area of Prop. 213 cases. As you know from reading this blog, if you fall under Prop….
Sample Demand Letter
By popular demand, I am presenting you with a sample demand letter for those of you who want to try to settle your case without an attorney. A few caveats: This is not the letter I use, but it is…
Don’t Let Your Auto Insurance Lapse
Starting today (October 1), DMV will find out electronically if your insurance cancels. Why? Because the law requires you to carry insurance. A little background. You have to show proof of insurance to register a car. The solution: take out…
Personal Responsibility and Injuries
Sometimes, people are hurt, injured or killed and it is no one’s fault. I know, some of you are stunned to hear that from a personal injury attorney. But, as I have said before, I call it like I see…
FAQ: Can you extend the Statute of Limitations?
This is an interesting question because the answer is an absolute, positive maybe. Let me restate the general rule first: check the statute of limitations for your case with an attorney as soon as you think you may have a…
Farmers Ordered To Pay Refund
A San Diego judge has ordered Farmers Insurance to pay $115 million to customers who paid in installments. Farmers has vowed to appeal. This is interesting. Rates, as you know from my last post, are set by the Dept. of…
Check out the BAR
No, I do not mean the local establishment down the road that serves adult beverages. I mean the Bureau of Automotive Repair. The BAR regulates automotive repair facilities, including mechanics and body shops. Here is an example of the good…
More on hiring an attorney
I had a discussion the other day with a potential client. He had talked to another attorney who was willing to take the case for a lower percentage. The difference was about 5%. He wanted to know if I would…
Small Claims Court
At some point in time, you may have a case that is not worth retaining an attorney. For example, maybe someone owes you $500 or $1,500 or even $3,500. Paying an attorney to try to collect this money usually does…