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Insurers Play Hardball
 | Wear them out: Expensive and Time-Consuming |
CNN in an 18 month investigation into “minor-impact’ soft
tissue [MIST] crashes has resulted in Millions of profits for
insurance companies and little for the public, according to U of
Nevada Insurance law professor Jeff Stempel. He calls it
“institutionalized bad faith.“
Take it or leave it. The strategy according to CNN employs the
3 D’s. Deny the claim, delay and defend in court.
Allstate, the worst offender, typically offers accident victims
as little as $50. Take it or leave it, according to Shannon Kmatz,
a police officer and former Allstate claims agent.
For the full story see:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/02/09/insurance.hardball/index.html?eref=rss_latest
H/T to Dr. Robert Jarrett of Yucaipa.
Allstate again?
Newly elected California Insurance Commissioner, Steve
Poizner, made his first major policy decision. He told
the press that “I am drawing a line in the sand. If I
find that Allstate's rates are excessive, refunds will
occur.''
Allstate recently announced it was not selling any more
home insurance policies as California was
“catastrophe-prone.''
Question: Do you still buy Allstate? |
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Beware
of the Slip and Fall Case
Rodney Cathey, age 52 didn’t need this. He fell off his bicycle
when he rode through “liquid” in a Ralphs parking lot. He also
claimed there was insufficient lighting and Ralphs did not
inspect or maintain the premises.
Rodney claimed neck and back injuries. He generated over $ 6800
in medical bills. Rodney demanded $18,000. His lawyer advanced
thousands for Dr. Rosen PhD, a biomechanical engineer to explain
to the jury why the liquid was slippery making Rodney fall. His
DC also testified.Cathey vs. Watt No. 05 C 02549,
Beverly Hills . Judge Norman Tarle.
The jury made short work after “deliberating” only 33 minutes.
They found 100% for the defendant. Defendants offered $500.00.
Chances are defendants will sue Rodney for their costs of trial.
Practice Tips
- Most Slip and Fall cases lose
- Slip and fall cases are expensive and hard to prove
defendant is negligent.
- These patients should be expected to pay CASH for risky
cases.
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