Should I Take the $500 Offered by the Adjuster?

Should I Take the $500 Offered by the Adjuster? I have heard this story (or a variation) many times: “two days after my accident, the adjuster offered me $500.”  Some even say: “the adjuster offered to keep my medicals open for up to $1,500.”  What does this mean, and...

Do I Need a Lawyer?

Do I Need a Lawyer?  Ever wonder: “Do I need a lawyer, or can I handle my injury case on my own?” To quote Abraham Lincoln: “He who represents himself has a fool for a client.” Think about it: you wake up one morning with a nasty toothache. You can either yank that...

Uber, Lyft and Common Carriers

Uber, Lyft and Common Carriers  What are “Common Carriers”?  Under California law, a “common carrier” is defined as anyone who offers transportation to the general public for profit.  In the past, Common Carriers have involved buses, transportation vans, taxicabs,...

Is There Such a Thing As “Full Coverage”?

Is There Such a Thing As “Full Coverage”?  Words that make me cringe: “I have full coverage.”  I don’t know the origins of this phrase, but I do know that “there is no such thing as full coverage” when it comes to an auto policy! In California, all any motorist needs...

Be Safe Avoid Bicycle Accidents

Be Safe Avoid Bicycle Accidents Summer is almost here and with that, more and more bicyclists will be out enjoying the weather.  Unfortunately, statistics show that over 48,000 bicyclists are injured every year.  So, if you plan on taking your bike out, please take...