Sep 2, 2021 | Auto Accidents, Insurance, Personal Injury
A common question from jurors in personal injury trials is, “will insurance cover our verdict?” The answer: “You have been instructed on the law you are to apply in this case. You must take the law as it is and carefully apply it to the facts as you find them,” or...
Aug 9, 2021 | Auto Accidents, Insurance
Confidentiality orders are routine in many types of personal injury cases – especially product liability cases. Why do defense attorneys insist on confidentiality orders for discovery and confidentiality clauses in their settlement agreements? They don’t want to get...
Jul 1, 2021 | Auto Accidents
Why is the accident report important after a car crash? Your accident report is “official” documentation that 1) the accident happened and 2) the other driver was at fault. At the outset of your case, it may be the first piece of evidence that the insurance adjuster...
Jun 25, 2021 | Auto Accidents
If it is safe to do so, you should take photographs after an auto accident – preserving the best evidence before the vehicles are moved, the roadway is cleaned up, and the people involved in the accident leave. Photographs at the accident scene can preserve critical...
May 21, 2021 | Auto Accidents, Insurance
Many people are surprised when they contact another driver’s insurance company after an auto accident, their liability seems clear, your property damage and medical bills are well documented, and yet insurance won’t pay the claim. I talked to a friend this morning...
Apr 15, 2021 | Auto Accidents, Insurance
Imagine both of your parents are killed in an auto accident, and, when you file the insurance claim, the insurance company informs you that, because you own the policy and they are your family members, they are going to settle your claim for the statutory minimum of...