The above graphic is from an article from the Colliers magazine written in the 1905 and 1906 by Samuel Hopkins Adams. It was about fake medicines or “snake oils” and other unscientific “medicines” which were being sold nationwide causing damage in some cases but in all cases stealing money from sick […]
Insurance Issues
“NDAs”- How Companies Hide Behind Settlement Agreements: A story of the “worst tire” in history
See the picture to the right? That WAS a $181,000 forty foot long Monaco Coach RV recreation vehicle…until it’s tire came apart. The driver was paralyzed, his wife and his daughter-in-law suffered broken backs; his son, a broken hip. How did this happen? Goodyear Tire manufactured a tire,the G159, for local delivery vehicles (post office, […]
My Case Is Going to Trial! What Do I Have to Do in Court?
Many people are worried about their case going to trial. This worry is a product of fear of the unknown. These are understandable concerns if you don’t know what’s going on. Communication with your lawyer as you proceed to trial is of utmost importance. I’ve been a trial lawyer for more than 31 years and […]
Research: People Who Sue Don’t “Just Do It for the Money”
Many clients when I meet them for the first time will say to me: “I’ve never hired a lawyer before.” or “I don’t sue just for anything.” The don’t they realize it but, that is absolutely the truth. Every client I have ever had has been genuinely hurt, was affected in their lives significantly by […]
Here’s Some Low Calorie New Year’s Resolutions to Improve Your 2018
There’s lots of people giving you advice about New Year’s resolutions to improve your life. Some of those are difficult. These ones are easy. Enjoy 2018! Use your seat belt and ask tell the passengers in your car to get out if they don’t put theirs on. I know, I know a few people whine: […]
“411 Pain” Sued (Finally!) GEICo really wants $15,000,000.00 from 411 Pain
Ask almost anyone in the state of Florida and you’ll have a hard time finding someone who hasn’t seen “411 Pain” advertising. There have been a number of exposes’ of the practices of this company, including an excellent one from Miami New Times from 2010. That’s newspaper/neighbor of the home office of 411 Pain. The […]
“Wow, that was easy”: TEN Ways to Keep Your Insurance Rates Down (including Bubblegum)
Glove compartment- Years ago, cars were more hands on and grimy. The tires, control levers, starting cranks, digging them out of ruts in the roads, all got your hands dirty, so gloves were a essential item and glove compartments standard equipment. No longer. However, there’s always need for a spot to put your insurance and […]
In Just WHOSE Interest is GEICo Operating?
Many years ago GEICo was revealed to be a disgusting schoolyard bully when handling legitimate damage claims. A schoolyard bully, as you know, picks on little kids who not as strong or can’t fight back. Perfect description of GEICo’s behavior in 2013. After intense activity on behalf of the injured consumers of Florida, a dedicated […]
What DO Insurance Companies REALLY Do?
This insurance discussion is for you to better understand exactly the business of insurance and how insurance companies are the benevolent caretakers of you that their incessant, false advertising promotes them to be. Much of what you hear about insurance companies is their own advertising of what “good” deeds they door how they “fight” fraud, […]
Will My Premium Go Up If I Make A PIP Claim?
You may have heard how insurance companies will “increase your premiums if you make a claim.” Premiums are high enough, so why would you want to increase your premiums by making a claim? Common sense says no. Perhaps you probably heard that is just best to “fix whatever is broken yourself” and not make a […]