Car accidents are serious events. In many cases, vehicle accidents can cause damage to personal or government property, injury, or even possible death. In most cases, insurance providers are able and willing to cover the costs associated with an automobile accident; however, options may be limited when the other driver does not have insurance for […]
Category: Insurance Law
Storm Damage Claims – Why Insurance Companies Balk at Settling
All insurance companies have a team of attorneys that deflect legal claims. Insurance companies routinely refuse to pay claims as a method of reducing expenses, regardless of validity of the claim. Some claims are obvious and leave little room for the insurance company to establish a legal position for denial. Storm damage is one of […]
Accidents and Uninsured Drivers in the UK
Drivers in the UK are required, by law, to be covered by Car Insurance, yet it is believed that up to 6% of all drivers, actually on the roads in the UK, don’t have insurance. First off this is pretty ridiculous, and it’s surprising how these individuals feel like they can get away with it. […]
Make Sure You Have Adequate Auto Insurance
(US law and general information) If you don’t have adequate auto insurance coverage, you could be putting yourself and all your assets at risk. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people don’t understand the value of auto insurance. Worse still, the vast majority of people don’t want to pay for it. Most people also don’t think […]
Car Insurance Rates Skyrocket in the UK
Car Insurance Rates Skyrocket in the UK Car Insurance Rates Skyrocket in the UK Drivers in the United Kingdom will soon be in for a shock when it comes time to pay for auto insurance. The House of Commons transport committee recently released a report blaming the rise in rates on an increase in claims. […]
Can I Expect the Insurance Company to Settle to Avoid the Costs of Litigation?
There is no question that many lawsuits end in a settlement because both parties are discouraged by the fear of litigation costs. In 2012, however, defense costs seem to be a factor of decreasing significance in settlement negotiations. Most large car insurance companies like State Farm and Allstate have “captive” staff counsel offices in major […]
Make yourself aware of the auto insurance laws of different states before you buy
(US Law) Having your own auto is a necessity of most Americans and it is important that you buy an auto insurance policy to keep your car protected. Just like it is essential to know insurance law of your state while buying an insurance policy similarly it is essential to know the auto insurance law […]
Atlanta Auto Accident Attorney Discusses Importance of Having UM Coverage
(US Law) This is an article from our personal injury website regarding the importance of having UM coverage and lots of it on your automobile insurance. As an Atlanta auto accident attorney, I too often have clients involved in car accidents with an at-fault driver who only has minimum liability coverage ($25,000.00 in the State […]
Falling Tree Limb Leads to Stuyvesant Square Park Lawsuit
In July 2007, 29-year-old Alexis Handwerker was sitting on a bench under a tree in Stuyvesant Square Park in New York City when a huge limb from the giant elm suddenly fell and pinned her to the ground. She survived the incident but was badly injured. She sued the city for negligence, claiming that parks […]
Why Your Health Insurance Hates Your Car Accident
Below is a guest personal injury law article regarding health insurance and car accidents from Rick Console, a New Jersey personal injury attorney. Rick is the founding partner of Console and Hallowell P.C., an award-winning law firm representing accident victims across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Private health insurance is a job perk for many employees […]