In the complex world of personal injury and workers’ compensation claims, a sinister strategy known as legal starvation by insurance companies can significantly impact claimants. This tactic, which involves delaying claim payments, can cause not only financial but also emotional and psychological distress. This blog post will explore the broader effects of financial stress in […]
Hello, and welcome back to the Villeret Law Blog. Today, we want to shed light on a lesser-known but vitally important issue that many claimants in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases face – understanding legal starvation. What is Legal Starvation? Legal starvation is a subtle yet impactful form of pressure applied by some insurance […]
People switch auto insurance carriers for various reasons, but most of the time, it’s to save money on premiums. In an effort to reduce the cost, insurance companies will sometimes suggest that you can save money by waiving UM (Uninsured Motorist) or UIM (Underinsured Motorist) coverage. Waiving UM coverage is NOT a good idea, though, […]
In speaking regularly with personal injury clients, it’s clear that there are a lot of misunderstandings surrounding motor vehicle accidents & insurance settlements. We’re going to address some of the common misconceptions in a series of upcoming blog posts to help everyone understand the process a bit better and to help set appropriate expectations. Follow […]