December 9, 2016
The Retainer Agreement in a Personal Injury Case
The retainer agreement spells out the details of the relationship as attorney and client and covers most importantly, when it’s a personal injury lawsuit, the...
December 5, 2016
Judgment and Collection in Excess of the Policy
If you secure a judgment in excess of the policy and then you can begin collection against the defendant to get him or her to...
November 11, 2016
How Do the Class Action Lawyers Get Paid?
There are a number of ways that class action attorneys’ fees have been paid. It can either be an amount that is negotiated, so the...
October 3, 2016
Statute of Limitations – Medical Malpractice Exceptions
Q: Are there certain, long-term exceptions to the Statute of Limitations, in Medical Malpractice cases? Is it from the date of discovery? For example, if...
August 28, 2016
Dealing with Your Health Insurance Company in Writing
When you’re having a dispute with your insurance company, do your best to make sure that all communications are in writing. By minimizing the use...
August 23, 2016
The Role of the Special Master in a Class Action
In the case of a class action where liability is established by a court and the damages need to be calculated person by person, a...
July 29, 2016
Hanson vs. State Farm and an Insurance Company’s Duty to Defend
Hanson vs. State Farm was a case in front of the Federal Court of Nevada, and Hanson, the insured, was suing the insurance company, arguing...
July 21, 2016
Insurance Companies and Intentional Acts
When defending someone who caused an injury to another seemingly intentionally, the attorney hired by the insurance company is in a difficult situation. The attorney...
July 15, 2016
Intentional Acts That Cause Injuries
Whether an insurance company is going to cover injuries inflicted intentionally by its insured depends on what they are sued for. If you sue them...
May 10, 2016
When the Insurance Company Is “low-balling”
If the insurance company is failing to take into account certain damages or it seems like they are not considering the physical pain and suffering...