If my personal injury claim exceeds the amount of the liability insurance, can I sue the at fault driver?

If my personal injury claim exceeds the amount of the liability insurance, can I sue the at fault driver? Yes. If you find yourself in a situation where the liability insurance proceeds are insufficient to pay for all of your medical bills and pain and suffering, then you still have a claim against the at […]

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When my auto accident case is settled, does the settlement check come to me or my attorney?

When my auto accident case is settled, does the settlement check come to me or my attorney? Normally, the insurance company will send a check to your attorney with your attorney’s name on it and your name on it.  When the attorney receives the check, he or she will deposit the entire amount of the […]

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The Importance of Keeping a Medical Journal after your Automobile Accident

The Importance of Keeping a Medical Journal after your Automobile Accident After being injured in an automobile accident, there are many doctors and medical facilities with whom you will treat with, including some of the following: ambulances, hospitals, emergency rooms, radiologists, chiropractors, primary care physicians, neurologists and/or orthopaedists.  Creating a medical journal will help keep […]

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How much rental car reimbursement does the insurance company owe me?

How much rental car reimbursement does the insurance company owe me? Quick Answer: The insurance company owes you the cost of renting a similar vehicle during the reasonable time that it would take to repair your vehicle (you do not actually have to rent a vehicle, and you do not actually have to repair your […]

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Why do personal injury attorneys recommend certain chiropractors?

Why do personal injury attorneys recommend certain chiropractors? Does the attorney get compensated for the recommendation? First, we do not receive any referral fee or other compensation from a chiropractor, physical therapist, urgent care, hospital or any other medical facility.  Second, we do not have any specific plan or agenda regarding which medical provider you […]

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Do I have to give the insurance company my social security number?

Do I have to give the insurance company my social security number? The practical answer is yes.  The legal answer is the circumstances determine if you have to provide your social security number to the insurance company. First let’s talk about why the insurance adjuster is asking for your social security number.  The primary legal […]

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