I often remind my clients that I am a lawyer, not a doctor, and so the last thing I’m qualified to do is give them medical advice. That said, I see patterns based upon clients who come to my office. I recently settled a case for a gentlemen who repaired refrigerators for a living. He […]
Even though injured people think they are being helpful by providing recorded statements to the at-fault driver’s insurance company, in almost all cases, they are doing far more harm than good. The at-fault driver’s insurance company will typically call you within 48-72 hours after the accident. During this time, you will be vulnerable, your head […]
I often hear prospective clients tell me, “I don’t like lawsuits” or “I don’t want to cause trouble for anyone.” This is admirable, but clients are often surprised that settlements and jury verdicts are actually paid by the at-fault driver’s insurance company, and not the driver who hit them. As my friend Ken Levinson, a […]
The driver who hit and injured you always has a big insurance company behind him. At this insurance company (State Farm, Progressive or another company you’ve seen advertise on TV), the at-fault driver is represented by a claims adjuster or claims representative who is responsible for defending the driver against your allegations. Make no mistake: […]
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you can expect a call from the at-fault driver’s insurance company within 48-72 hours after the accident occurs. Beware. You should never talk to the at-fault driver’s insurance company for any reason. Adjusters (or claims representatives) at the at-fault driver’s insurance company are sometimes given accolades or even […]