Would you buy a vehicle that has been in an accident? Chances are you wouldn’t, because you know that a car is worth significantly less after it’s been in an accident—even if it was repaired by a professional mechanic. This is called diminished value, and it’s a real concern among consumers whose vehicles have been damaged […]
Read MoreMedicare laws require you to repay Medicare for medical bills paid on your behalf for treatment of injuries resulting from another party’s negligence or other wrongful conduct. Medicare issues conditional payments to the medical providers but wants its money back if you obtain a recovery. Medicare will allow a reduction for the proportionate share of […]
Read More5 REASONS INSURANCE COMPANIES ‘LOW-BALL’ PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS IN CALIFORNIA As personal injury attorneys in Orange County, we regularly see insurance companies giving low-ball offers on personal injury claims. We have made it our job to know why so we can circumvent these decisions and get the most for our clients. Here are just five […]
Read MoreIn California, insurance companies are held to a high standard of care toward their own insureds and must act fairly and in good faith in discharging its contractual responsibilities during personal injury cases. This includes the duty not to withhold unreasonably payments due under a policy. What is “Good Faith” in Insurance and Personal Injury […]
Read MoreAfter an Accident on the Road The first 10 minutes and first 10 hours after a car accident are the most vital—whether or not you are at fault. If you need to contact a personal injury attorney after the accident, you will need to supply some information that will help protect you or help better your chances […]
Read MoreTEN STEPS FOR BUYING A USED CAR Buying a used car can be a stressful ordeal. Who you should buy from and what you should look for are just a couple of the questions to ask yourself when purchasing a big ticket item like a car. But if you have a plan, and know what […]
Read MoreTen tips for winning your personal injury or diminished value in small claims court Kerr & Sheldon Law Small Claims Court Quick Tips Some personal injury and property damage claims, including diminished value, are not large enough to hire a lawyer. Small Claims Court is often an excellent alternative. Here are ten tips for successfully winning your claim: […]
Read MoreSo, What Is Diminished Value? Would you buy a vehicle that has been in an accident? Chances are you wouldn’t, because you know that a car is worth significantly less after it’s been in an accident—even if it was repaired by a professional mechanic. This is called diminished value, and it’s a real concern among consumers […]
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