Category: Tips and Advice
Don’t. Sign. Anything.
A disturbing scheme by insurance companies is killing victims’ chances of a fair settlement and it is something you MUST be aware of. While it was my good friend and fellow attorney Ross Jurewitz of San Diego who brought this new tactic up, I can assure you that this is not exclusive to California.
Basically, insurance adjusters are showing up to the homes of individuals who have been injured and offering them “X” amount to “settle” their claim on the spot. In return, the victim must sign a waiver stating they will forego any of the rights to legal action.
Hot Coffee – Burning Through the Lies Surrounding Tort Reform
The McDonald’s Case. Everyone’s familiar with it. A woman spills coffee on herself while driving and sues McDonald’s for tens of millions of dollars because the coffee was hot. Just another example of an out of control litigious society and a person looking for quick money. Right?
What would you say if you discovered you were wrong? That the “facts” of the case were not only distorted but were used in a concerted effort by big business and their cronies to restrict your access to justice?
An eye-opening film does just that – and much much more.
Don’t Take the Bait – Facebook Phishing Scams are on the Rise!
When logging into Facebook and checking in on your friends and family you become accustomed to going through a number of wall posts, shared links and direct messages. This is one of the aspects of Facebook that many of us love – the ability to keep in touch with a number of people in several different ways all in one place. And you want to think that everything you are clicking on is safe. Unfortunately, not everything on Facebook is safe and potentially dangerous scams are increasing on the world’s most popular site.
You Can’t Always Predict an Accident, but You Can Prepare for One
I firmly believe that while you cannot avoid accidents altogether, you CAN be prepared for one. Proper education can oftentimes help you avoid a terrible situation altogether. This is why our firm goes to great lengths to educate people on accident prevention and safety.
Much of the content and information we publish on our sites, in our newsletters and on Facebook and Twitter is geared toward accident prevention. Whether it is about safe driving, choosing the correct nursing home, or recognizing the early signs of daycare abuse, it’s about prevention.
Think Before You Tweet!
As an attorney, I can’t stress enough the need for individuals to be extremely careful with what they are sharing online. Many of us have heard the horror stories of relationships and careers ending because of questionable status updates and Tweets. Add to that the obvious privacy concerns with sharing information online and common sense would say to keep as much of your private life just that, private.
September Means Safety
Parents – you don’t need me to tell you that babies are always curious. Being new to the world, and their body, who can blame them? As a father of three, I know firsthand the relentless curiosity inherent in children.
With this insatiable curiosity and tireless exploration comes the potential for a whole myriad of accidents. Baby Safety Month serves as a reminder to do some exploring of your own to make certain your child’s environment is secure and “explorer” proof.
Respect Your Elders-Tips for Keeping Loved Ones Safe in Nursing Homes
If you aren’t familiar or aware of this epidemic sweeping the nation, you should be. As Baby Boomers begin to age into their twilight all at once, more and more families are relying on nursing homes and other nursing facilities to take care of their loved ones. As demand for nursing homes and elder care has risen, so has the opportunity for a myriad of physical, emotional sexual abuse, and financial exploitation.
It Takes Strategy to Navigate the PPC Maze
Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising can be an attorney’s best friend – or worst enemy. One of the biggest deciding factors is strategy. How you develop your PPC campaign can determine whether it brings you clients or drains your budget.
If you’re stuck trying to write a PPC strategy, I recommend starting by answering the five W’s:
Seriously, Everybody is Doing it. Social Media Tips for Lawyers
As attorneys, we are always looking for new ways to reach potential clients, as well as others within our industry. Any lawyer that has spent anytime online knows how much social media has grown.
The Solution to my Teen Driving Dilemma-The Safe Driving Contract
Without a doubt, one of the most stressful times of my life was the moment I realized that my daughter would soon be a legal driver. Any parent that has the “joy” of raising a teenager (or several, like me) already knows what I am talking about. There are a ton of reasons why the prospect of your child being behind the wheel is so terrifying.
