Bankruptcy Law Network – How to file bankruptcy (#4 of a series) http://bit.ly/aOcLJ3 #
Wrote my blog post on trucking accidents, then learn about a truck/motorcycle collision in OKC tonight. BE CAREFUL AROUND SEMIS PEOPLE! #
RT @shawnJroberts: Cleaning up my podcast lineup so I can focus on the ones I listen to on a regular basis. [...]
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-07
Beware of the Truckers
When I was learning to drive, my Driver’s Education teacher made us watch a film on the devastating effects of driving. It wasn’t one of those blood-splattered-on-the-highway films, this one talked about various risks associated with driving, things that could cause problems.
Back then we didn’t have cell phones, at least the prevalent number we do [...]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-28
RT @malenalott: Each time you text while driving you take your eyes off rd for about 5 secs, increasing your chance of wreck 23x! -wired #
Bankruptcy Law Network – How to file bankruptcy – one of a series http://bit.ly/aNuJfS // See, it's more than just doing a couple numbers. #
Bankruptcy Law Network – Why Should [...]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-21
Tragic news about an auto collision this weekend: http://bit.ly/1FDvbu. #
CL&P Blog – New Credit Card Law Effective Tomorrow (Monday, February 22) http://bit.ly/azmXFp #
RT @SSDDefenders: Do you have to be Disabled for a Year to get Social Security Disability Benefits? http://bit.ly/cuTgzF #
Interesting article on the reduction of teen driving injuries because of OK's new laws: http://bit.ly/1FDvbu. [...]
Settling an Insurance Claim
Oklahoma, like many states I’m sure, has statutes which require insurance companies to settle claims in "good faith." I’ve made previous comments regarding the issue of good faith actions by insurance companies, but in this post, I’d like to discuss unfair settlement practices.
Unfortunately, some insurance companies opt to treat their insured individuals with disrespect when [...]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-14
Loving the #Olympics opening ceremony. Such modesty, just like most Canadians I know. #
Is it me, or do the polar ice caps seem to be moving farther south? I mean, Texas + snow = catastrophic. 3 to 6 inches of snow in Atlanta? #
Looking for some non-nosebleed, non-arm-and-a-leg priced seats for PBR today or tomorrow. [...]
Cutting out “The Middleman”
I‘ll be the first lawyer to admit that there are some legal tasks that you can handle without needing an attorney. For instance, you can probably form an LLC (remember the commercial?) without needing an attorney’s help, but why? Especially when there’s so much to lose, and so little to gain.
I believe some fear the [...]
The “Unavoidable” Accident
This year, winter is taking a heavy toll trying to make itself the number 1 year. It seems every storm we’re hearing reports of multiple car auto accidents. If you’re in an automobile accident because of these storms, it’s important to know of the insurance compnay’s number one trick in devaluing your claim: the [...]
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-07
Watching "Undercover Boss." Great concept & possibly a prolific experience for bosses. Truly a revolutionary company that is willing. #
Dumb Little Man – Tips for Life – 8 Foods That Will Hide Your Bad Breath http://bit.ly/acfwu9 // Always good to know in a pinch. #
The 10th Circuit released its opinion on Oklahoma's contoversial immigration law. [...]
Who’s Paying My Bills?
An automobile accident is never good. When you’re a passenger in the vehicle, it can be even worse, especially if you’re injured.
Often, the difficult task is determining who’s at fault (your driver or the other driver), and moving forward with treatment. One question I’m asked is "who pays for my medical bills?"
In Oklahoma, your rights [...]