Nothing can be worse following an auto accident than to not collect someone’s insurance information. There’s a common accident/insurance scam where a scammer will offer you a certain low-ball monetary sum to avoid having to give you insurance information.
Usually the scam goes something like this:
You’re waiting in a parking lot or at a stop [...]
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Auto Accident 101
Whether it’s Murphy’s Law, or some other bad karma, eventually, you’re going to be involved in an automobile accident. You’ll be terrified, stressed, and probably shocked. An accident is a traumatic experience.
It’s important to prepare before the crash, so you’ll function perfectly during the crash, and ensure that your rights are protected.
If you haven’t done [...]
Be Careful Where You’re Messaging
Unfortunately, what you say, and when you say it, about your employer can have a detrimental effect on your future working situation.
I’ve stressed the importance of watching what you say online, but it’s also important to watch where your conversations are coming from. The New Jersey case of Stengart v. Loving Care Agency, 973 A.2d [...]
Price Does Not Equal Quality
The other day a colleague came into my office venting about a common problem she was noticing in her field of legal practice (estate planning).
This particular attorney had returned from a seminar on advanced estate planning practices where one of the presenters discussed legal fees. The presenter commented that if the attorneys weren’t charging a [...]
What the Heck is Mediation?
Well, your attorney finally told you that your lawsuit is moving forward, and the other side wants to mediate. "Great," you think, "what the heck is that? What happened to the trial?"
Quite simply, the lawsuit still exists, mediation is merely an easy way to resolve your case without the additional expense of trial. A mediation [...]
Safety Above All Else
One of the things that never ceases to amaze me is the increased number of accidents. Whether the accident occurs because of the weather, or in an automobile, more people seem to get involved in accidents as folks are hurriedly rushing to complete last-minute tasks before settling down for holiday activities.
KOCO, Oklahoma’s ABC affiliate had [...]
Insurance Companies – The essence of bad faith?
I can’t decide what I dislike more, the Dallas Cowboys (I grew up a 49ers fan), or insurance companies. I guess, based on articles like this one, I’d have to say insurance companies.
In this Connecticut case, a jury smacked The Hartford Insurance Company with a $15 million jury verdict for unfair trade practices. Apparently, The [...]
Borrowing Against Your Claim
When you’re injured, you’re likely to lose time from work and a steady income. You’ll find, especially as your case progresses, that there are plenty of lenders willing to "finance" your lifestyle, for a "share" of your settlement award.
These lenders offer to pay you a lump sum award now, for payment, plus interest, when [...]
The Lawsuit from Start to Finish
There’s a very high likelihood that after you hire your attorney, you’ll have infrequent, short conversations with him/her. It’s also very likely that you’ll wonder what is happening and how your case is progressing, or more realistically, why it’s taking so long to resolve. Sometimes this infrequent contact will frustrate you. "After all," you say, [...]
The Attorney-Client Contract
When you decide to hire an attorney, one of the documents you’ll be asked to sign is the attorney-client contract. Most contracts contain the same language and protections. It’s in your best interest to sign a contract and fee agreement with your attorney.
All contracts should outline some of the basic tenants of the attorney-client relationship, [...]
