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 [...]
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Category Archives: Litigation & Lawsuits
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Don’t Fall for “The Buyoff”
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 [...]
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 [...]
