Some of you must be thinking that they got rid of the DC marathon or something. Wait, did they ever have a marathon in DC? Anyway, no, you are still allowed to run in DC. But, you cannot be a…
Posts Categorized In: Personal Injury
FAQ: Does being sued hurt you?
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…
Myth: Adjusters are your friend
I just read this on Ben Glass’ Northern Virginia Injury Board website. Ben is among the best of the best in terms of personal injury lawyers. He is known nationally and is a great guy. That being said, people often…
Myths and Reality: A new category
I am tired of it. I am tired of the lies, tired of the mis-information, tired of the attempts of people to sell you a bunch of whooey. (Yes, that is the technical term.) So, now, I am going to…
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…
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…
Customer service is still lacking
As I was calling adjusters back today, I realized that there is still something lacking in the insurance industry: customer service. As a former adjuster, I think I know a thing or two about this topic. Heck, I have written…
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…
FAQ: Can you stack policies?
I guess first I need to tell you what stacking is. Stacking is the proces whereby you take two insurance policies and add the limits together. So, if I am driving your car and my limits are $100,000 per person…