Comments on Three Weddings: What I Learned from Personal Injury Attorneys

I also worked for law firms for a while as a legal...

2008-03-18T19:56:00.000-05:00

I also worked for law firms for a while as a legal secretary. At one firm I had to learn how to read insurance contracts so that I cold be sure that the documents were prepared correctly. This was an insurance defense firm. They, as far as I'm concerned, are even slimier than personal injury some lawyers. They actually help write the legaleze that costs consumers gazillions of dollars every year. If they didn't help the Insurance companies embed so many exceptions in such convoluted language that the lay-public can't even begin to understand, then fewer people would be pushed into having to sue somebody to get taken care of. I saw some seriously wronged people lose insurance claim cases just because their insurance contract contained some stupid exception that made NO sense at all!

Word to the wise - READ YOUR HOME OWNERS AND AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE POLICIES FROM FRONT TO BACK! There are things hidden in there that could cost you a fortune in uncovered expenses!

Hi Cath,There are some lovely people out there, ar...

2008-03-18T15:35:00.000-05:00

Hi Cath,

There are some lovely people out there, aren't there? It's frustrating what some people will do for a quick buck.

Hi Debbie - it sounds like it was an interesting j...

2008-03-17T14:21:00.000-05:00

Hi Debbie - it sounds like it was an interesting job. But that woman who wanted to sue a dead doctor is totally unbelievable. Why are some people always on the lookout for what they can get - no matter who they hurt?

I do agree that some people who have suffered greatly deserve every penny they get and it is unlikely to make up for their loss.

Yet some people just try to take advantage. And the UK has got just as bad.

I suffered a criminal injury many years ago, which affected my health permanently. But like many others in the same boat, I got very little. I would probably have got more had a can of beans dropped on my foot in a local supermarket and caused a minor injury.

Jackie -Thanks for dropping by! I knew I had a co...

2008-03-11T07:24:00.000-05:00

Jackie -
Thanks for dropping by! I knew I had a couple readers from the U.K. and wondered how they would view this article. I appreciate your input. It is so interesting how different countries handle different situations. Even each state here in the U.S. have different laws on how and when you can sue. Missouri and Kansas are quite different, or used to be back when I was working at the firm.

I found this very interesting Debbie. Here in the ...

2008-03-11T06:50:00.000-05:00

I found this very interesting Debbie. Here in the UK we have a different system but there appear to be more and more "if it was not your fault" claims companies advertising on TV. We often follow what you guys are doing but about 10 years behind you. It will be interesting to see how it develops.
Jackie

Hi Barbara, I don't know if my kids are following ...

2008-03-10T17:22:00.000-05:00

Hi Barbara,

I don't know if my kids are following in my footsteps, yet. Maybe MA, but the other two a little young to tell just yet. Actually, I have my concerns about Diva. Only time will tell!

Hi Deb,I find that interesting how you were always...

2008-03-10T16:40:00.000-05:00

Hi Deb,

I find that interesting how you were always a rule follower, and then ended up working in criminal justice...a field where you witness how following the rules can all the difference in the world.

Have any of your daughters followed in your footsteps and become good rule followers?

Hi Lis,Thank you. That means a lot coming from yo...

2008-03-10T10:27:00.000-05:00

Hi Lis,

Thank you. That means a lot coming from you.

Such a well-written post!!

2008-03-10T10:12:00.000-05:00

Such a well-written post!!

Maria, It was interesting. I enjoyed it a lot. I...

2008-03-10T09:43:00.000-05:00

Maria,

It was interesting. I enjoyed it a lot. I'll have to see what I can do about getting some more stories for you.

That sounds like a really interesting job. I'd lov...

2008-03-10T09:21:00.000-05:00

That sounds like a really interesting job. I'd love to hear more stories.

VERY well written, i truly enjoyed reading this. e...

2008-03-09T21:33:00.000-05:00

VERY well written, i truly enjoyed reading this. eye opening!

thanks for stopping by my blog today, you are welcome anytime. YES "Crabetha" made her appearance at 7 this morning...so i sent her back to bed. she slept until 9am...woo hoo! sleep overs are the BESTEST!!

Hey Deb! I just wanted to tell you that I plan on ...

2008-03-09T20:26:00.000-05:00

Hey Deb! I just wanted to tell you that I plan on joining you this Tuesday for your "Ability Tuesday" post. I am just hoping Gabi cooperates tomorrow on the wonderful ability she was showing me today in the car. If it turns out anything like what she did in the car, many will be in awe! I certainly was! I am her mom and she still surprises me all the time with what she can do!

Do I have you eager to see it yet?

Thanks for joining us, Debbie! And sorry 'bout the...

2008-03-09T19:11:00.000-05:00

Thanks for joining us, Debbie! And sorry 'bout the name thing - I'll fix it now :-(

Personally I have no problem with anyone getting rich on what they do - if they do it well!

I have some experience in this area. My first job...

2008-03-09T08:23:00.000-05:00

I have some experience in this area. My first job out of college was as a claims rep for a worker's comp insurance agency. There were definitely very sad cases out there. But there were also so many more people who just hated their jobs and never planned on ever going back. They were tickled pink at their free ride.

The laws in our state used to be very claimant oriented. But since I have left, I think they have changed (I don't keep up).

I once had a case of a very obese cleaning lady with a bad knee (figures). She made so little at work, that the minimum worker's comp rate was TWICE her salary. Yeah, try getting her back to work.

I hired an investigator who got film after film of her dancing and getting around just fine. And guess what, the judge ruled in HER favor. I pretty much knew I was done with this field at that point. I just couldn't stand it.

I never thought about it that way, but your right!...

2008-03-09T00:52:00.000-06:00

I never thought about it that way, but your right! Part of their reputation is due to the excessive greediness of others in some cases. And then there are those lawyers who are taking every case regardless of whether it is even ethical.