Unfair Insurance Companies Tactics I have often had clients who think that the other person’s insurance company will want to treat them fairly. That is not the case. Insurance companies pay out the lowest amount possible to injured parties, regardless of what is actually fair….
The Value of Photographs in an Injury Claim When a person is injured in an accident, one of the most helpful things that person can do is take photographs. There is an old saying that “a picture is worth a thousand words”. It refers to…
Importance of Having PIP or Med-Pay On Your Auto Insurance Policies Many of my automobile accident clients thought they had purchased “full coverage” on their automobile insurance but failed to include PIP or Med-Pay coverage (Personal Injury Protection) in their policy. How does this happen?…
Unique issues arise when someone gets hurt in a trucking accident. These issues must be aggressively addressed in order to achieve a successful outcome for the person who was hurt. We have handled thousands of accident cases and in so doing, have developed an effective…
What If The Insurance Company Wants You To Give A Recorded Statement? One of the most common techniques used by insurance companies to try to gain an advantage over an accident victim is to take a tape recorded-statement. Most people think that if they are…
Preserving Evidence If you are injured, preserving the evidence associated with it can become very important. The evidence which is helpful to your case can take many forms. First there are any photographs of the accident location itself. This can include photographs of the cars,…
What Are Some Common Issues That Arise in Pedestrian Accidents? There are several things to remember regarding pedestrians accidents. The general rule is that automobiles have the right of way over pedestrians UNLESS the pedestrian is in a crosswalk. This means that a pedestrian who…
Why Accident Victims Should Never Sign A Medical Authorization From The Insurance Company A common technique used by insurance companies to gain advantage over an accident victim is to get the injured person to sign a Medical Authorization. When someone is in an automobile accident,…
What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage and Why is it Important Uninsured motorist coverage protects you if you are injured in an automobile accident that is caused by someone who does not have automobile insurance. The law requires that every car have insurance. However, there are…
Finding Insurance Coverage How do you determine whose automobile policy may apply to your particular situation? Whether you are the driver, the passenger, or a guest in someone else’s vehicle, there are statutory and contractual dynamics which determine whose policy you are covered under. Automobile…
