Allstate says "You're in good hands." But are there times when your own insurance company is your enemy? Short answer: yes.

Our last several blogs featured arbitration and mediation. In that spirit, this blog will discuss pretrials and one particular case we recently resolved utilizing one. What is a Pretrial? (And How Does it Help Settle Cases) There is no “standard” answer to that question. In a nutshell, a pretria…

Winter driving can be treacherous and dangerous, it can slow travel times, and it can be more of a chore than a pleasure, but if you are prepared for it, you will have a much easier time navigating the cold, snowy, and slushy part of the calendar. Drive Safely and Defensively Be smart. Expect delays…

Our last blog featured a discussion of arbitration and its many forms. Here, we will discuss mediation, a concept often conflated with arbitration. The Difference Between Mediation and Arbitration (and what about “Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)”?) In arbitration, an arbitrator or panel of…

Arbitration Explained The term “arbitration clause” seems to be used a lot lately, but how many of us actually understand what this means or how it impacts our own life? What is an Arbitration Clause? Arbitration clauses in contracts or other agreements force you to give up your right to file a…

If you bring a lawsuit after being injured at work, you might be surprised to learn that part of your settlement will be given to your employer’s workers’ compensation company. This is because of the workers’ compensation lien. Why does this happen? First, you need to know that it is possible…

Bereiken mean reach in Dutch. What does that have to do with safety in America? Plenty. The Dutch are taught from early years to be alert and aware of cyclists. The Netherlands is an almost pancake flat country with many cyclists present, even in the major cities. Cyclists are ubiquitous, as are ded…

Uninsured Motorist coverage, commonly referred to as UM, covers you when the person responsible for your injuries is not insured. But we live in a mandatory insurance state, you say, isn’t everyone insured? Well, they are supposed to be. But some folks decide to tempt fate and not purchase insuran…