After a bunch of people told me I should, I finally got around to watching Bull. I like the show overall, and Michael Weatherly as Dr. Jason Bull is very entertaining. But the show does not show how our jury system actually works. There are lots of differences…
It seems clear that some companies train adjusters to deal with unrepresented parties. Those first adjuster are almost always reassigned when we take over a case. But, basically they are trained to deal with people that can be convinced to go it alone. I…
The Benefit. Minnesota auto law requires insurance benefits for injured people, as this blog has discussed in detail. Most benefits repay things like money lost at work or bills owed to the doctor. But one benefit is very different, because it doesn’t require any money lost or spent: If a…
Survivors of sexual abuse have until Sept 28th, 2017 to seek justice against their attackers. That is just a little over four months away. The Window that has been limited due to bankruptcy by the diocese is part of a federal court order. Anyone who was…
We’ve already been spending early summer in start and stop traffic. Sure, it can be a hassle, but the reality is, that a better road will make the trip easier come fall and winter. The unfortunate sight, is to see the number of collisions that…
So, I have been getting ready for the American Diabetes 29 Mile Bike Ride. Not so much to ride well, just to make it to the end. Getting ready has included riding enough to get my seat used to the trip. Despite the rain recently,…
Not just a day off. Not just hamburgers, hot dogs and picnics. It is so much more It’s Memorial Day. Thank You to every solider that has served this country and to all those that continue the work today. It is a…
It is not unusual that we represent clients who are mothers and we see how much the injuries can change their lives. I was moved by the client that had to send her child to foster care, after she had surgery. It was a horrible time…
Streamed via Facebook Live from Facebook account of Jeff Anderson & Associates. St. Paul, attorney Jeff Anderson, a child sexual abuse survivor, and a Minnesota priest will announce the filing of a lawsuit on behalf of the survivor naming a current Minnesota bishop and…
No-Fault Insurance in the Age of Uber. About 25 years ago, your editor put together a little flow chart to help remember the no-fault priorities when asked to do research on the subject. After a few drafts, Version 1.0 was floated around the office for…
There’s a car insurance benefit that is misunderstood and missed by many people and their lawyers. Called “Household Services” or “Replacement Services” benefits, it pays for loss of the injured person’s services to the household. It’s like wage loss for missed chores and household duties. Here’s w
Getting property damage paid after a car crash should be simple, but sometimes it’s not. What if you have your own collision coverage, but the other driver caused the crash? You have some choices, so let’s untangle this. Admitted fault. If the other driver is insured,…
