My friend Ben Glass has set up a new blog. The blog is geared towards those living in Virginia, but Ben provides some great insight into all sorts of things. This is a must read. Ben is known as a…
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Another Study Determines Caps Don’t Work
Ken Shigley over at the Atlanta Injury Law Blog posts about another study debunking the myth about caps and tort reform. As Ken put it, there is “little or no relationship between the level of medical malpractice payments and the…
Fault, Rear End Collisions and the law
How is this for a hypothetical: if an animal runs in front of a car and the cars stops short and is rear-ended, who is responsible for this accident? First, you have to understand fault in California. Basically, it is…
CIGA: Who pays when the insurance company goes “bankrupt”?
If you don’t follow my advice here and on the personal injury podcast about buying insurance, you may buy insurance with the cheapest insurance company. That company may go “bankrupt,” or, in insurance terms, “into receivership.” If that happens, and…
Your Policy Limits and Your Privacy
When you are in an automobile accident, the other party may request your insurance limits. Basically, they want to know how much insurance you have. Do you have a 15/30 policy, or a 50/100 or a 100/300 or what? Why…
The privacy laws and obtaining the name of the other driver
After an accident, you may not have the other person’s name. Sometimes the other insurance company will contact you and give you the name of their “insured” but this may not be the name of the driver of the car….
Are you covered driving your friend’s car?
As you know from reading my blog, insurance follows the vehicle, generally. But, this is just a general rule. But a reader wants to know, if you drive your friend’s car, are you covered? The policyholder, or named insured, can…
Workers Compensation Savings: Does it add up?
The LA Times is reporting about a report being sent to the Governor and legislature showing state businesses have saved $8.1 MILLION since the Governor’s work comp reforms have been enacted. That is great for California businesses. However, the problem…
Small Claims Court – Are Attorneys Allowed?
In California Small Claims Court, are lawyers allowed in the proceedings? Attorneys cannot appear and represent clients as an advocate in small claims court. However, attorneys can, and often do, assist with the preparation for the trial. Attorneys may also…
Part 3 – Why you need to consult with an attorney
Someone recently came to me and wanted to file a lawsuit. Fine, I thought. Tell me the facts of the case. After he/she was done reciting the facts of the case, he/she mentioned that he/she had already filed a lawsuit…