While most people know that their insurance rates will increase if they cause accidents, they may not realize that their insurance companies may raise their premiums when they have been involved in accidents that were not their fault. A recent report from the Consumer Federation of America showed that rates for people who are in…
Part 3 of 10 If insurance companies benefit from the float then why do insurance companies offer quick and easy settlements to motor vehicle accident and premises liability victims before they can retain a good personal injury lawyer? Also see: Part 1 of 10: Why Insurance Companies Delay, Deny & Objectify Injured Victims as “Float”.…
The risks of settling your claim without representation from an auto accident attorney include giving up all of your legal rights – and leaving settlement money on the table. Here’s the most common scenario following a car crash: Within a few days of the wreck, you receive a letter, a call, or even a home visit from the…
As we all know, the minute you drive a new car off the lot, it begins to depreciate and continues to decline in value as more miles are put on the vehicle. In fact, it is estimated that a new car can lose up to 10 percent of its value as the tires hit the…
One question that seems to come up quite often to me is how pre-existing medical conditions affect an auto accident claim. Oftentimes, clients come to me after their claim has been denied or some, nominal settlement offer has been made and elicit my help in getting to the bottom of this issue. Auto insurance claims…
Most automobile Insurance Liability policies require the insured to obtain consent to settle with the at fault party from their own underinsured (UIM) insurance company before they can pursue an underinsured motorist car accident claim. When a personal injury attorney settles a case with a negligent motorist, they are required to give a release to…
The spring and summer months bring out the motorcycle enthusiasts “in earnest”. Riding a bike on the open road can be one of the most exhilarating experiences one can enjoy. As with any other type of activity, though, motorcycle riding is not without risk. In fact, according to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety…