Automobile Accidents

• Settle or sue?

  Don Jacobs | August 20, 2008 6:25 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  An August 8, 2008 article in the New York Times discussed an interesting study concerning whether or not consumers are better of taking their case to court if they don’t like the settlement figures....

• Changing attorneys

  Don Jacobs | August 15, 2008 8:17 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  Recently I received a call from a consumer injured in an auto collision. I listened to their story and learned they were a pedestrian in a crosswalk crossing on a green signal when a car decided to...

• Allstate insurance tactics revealed in new book

  Don Jacobs | August 13, 2008 7:59 PM | 2 CommentsVancouver, WA

  Allstate has generally become known as the worst insurer in America due to its “deny, delay, and defend” method of handling claims. A new book describes the tactics used by the company that allowed...

• Delay, deny and defend

  Don Jacobs | August 07, 2008 1:22 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  The above phrase has been adopted as a tactic by many of the major U.S. insurance companies since the 1990s. And why not? Profits are at an all time high. Some insurance companies are reporting...

• Whose insurance should pay?

  Don Jacobs | August 05, 2008 1:22 PM | 1 CommentVancouver, WA

  People hurt in accidents caused by another driver are often reluctant to use their own insurance. After all, they reason, the other driver caused the collision, why should my insurance pay? They...

• Insurance company rules video delights many

  Don Jacobs | July 28, 2008 2:55 PM | 1 CommentVancouver, WA

  For those wanting a chuckle, take a look at the following clip lampooning insurance companies. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVpX5fUvPlg. The clip calls attention to the double standard...

• The high cost of trying a personal injury case

  Don Jacobs | July 22, 2008 11:42 AM | 1 CommentVancouver, WA

  A column in the July 17th Oregonian newspaper discussed one of the big problems in trying to obtain justice for an injury victim. The topic was the high cost of expert witnesses. On just about every...

• 10 worst insurers

  Don Jacobs | July 13, 2008 11:55 AM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  If you are insured with Allstate you may not be in “good hands”. A research study released on July 9, 2008 by the American Association of Justice listed the major national carrier as the worst of...

• Auto accidents and medical bills

  Don Jacobs | July 09, 2008 9:02 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  Many consumers have a great fear of using their own auto insurance if unfortunate enough to be injured in an accident. Most people believe any use of their insurance will result in the company...

• No insurance means no recovery

  Don Jacobs | June 24, 2008 7:56 PM | 0 CommentsVancouver, WA

  Almost all states require drivers carry insurance while using the roads and highways. Failing to carry insurance can result in a hefty fine and even eventual suspension of your license. But some...