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Do You Know What Your Body Shop Business Is Worth


Many smaller body shop owners have asked, “How do I appraise my body shop” In the last month I have been asked to do two appraisals on body shops. The first appraisal was to assist in partnership dissolution; the second appraisal was for marriage dissolution. That is what the attorneys call a divorce. Would you like to know how to appraise the value of a body shop business

Dealing With Henry Hard-Nose ~ The Tyypical Insurance Adjuster


Most adjusters function like Henry Hard-Nose of Rock Solid Insurance Corporation. They’re thick skinned and difficult to deal with. Below is a typical verbal exchange a month or so after you and Hard-Nose had last met in an attempt to settle. At that time he had taken the position that the injury to your shoulder was not as serious as your attending physicians Medical Report stated it was. Question: Do they fight what your attending physician wrote in their report Answer: Yes, absolutely! Take it from Dan, who was on that firing line for over 30 years.

Auto Accident Collecting For Your Lost Wages


A couple months ago you were toolin on down the avenue, minding your own business, when out of nowhere, this fumbling, stumbling man by the name of Freddie Fuddle flew through a Stop Sign and plowed into you with a gigantic, rip-roaring, screeching broadside. You were wearing your seat belt but it was still a thundering crash that wrenched and whipped you around the inside of your motor vehicle something fierce!

INSURANCE CLAIM: COLLECTING FOR YOUR LOST WAGES


A couple months ago you were toolin on down the avenue, minding your own business, when out of nowhere, this fumbling, stumbling man by the name of Freddie Fuddle flew through a Stop Sign and plowed into you with a gigantic, rip-roaring, screeching broadside. You were wearing your seat belt but it was still a thundering crash that wrenched and whipped you around the inside of your motor vehicle something fierce!

~Car Accident Insurance Claim~ Regarding Impacts And Injuries


As of January 2003 it was determined that in the good ole‘ US of A, there were approximately 12.3 million motor vehicle accidents involving over 21 million vehicles last year. This amounts to a little over one crash per second. Let’s take a look at four of the most common of these gazillion impacts and the typical injuries they cause.

The True Cost of a Speeding Ticket


Have you noticed more autos on the side of the road with an officer issuing the driver a speeding ticket Have you seen more trucks surrounded by DOT transport police I sure have. There are several reasons for this increased activity.

Medical Bills - Evaluating Your Personal Injury Insurance Claim


The value of a personal injury claim has a direct relationship to the amount of your medical bills. Why Because a claim with medical bills of $500.00 is worth three to five times more than a claim with $100.00, or less. And that’s a fact of life in the world of insurance claims.

~AUTO ACCIDENT INSURANCE CAIM~ Getting Reimbursed For Your "Pain and Suffering"


You’ve had a motor vehicle accident some time ago when a local character by the name of Fred Fuddle smashed into your rear end but now youre in the home stretch with his Adjuster, I. M. Strong, and you’re going to be paid for your loss by Strong’s employer, Rock Solid Insurance. A good portion of it will be for your "Pain and Suffering". That is, in the lingo of insurance claim settlements, your "Compensatory Damages". Lets talk about that:

Sharing The Road Safely With Commercial Vehicles


NC — Since the 1970s, the number of vehicles on Canadas roads has increased by 80 per cent. Despite this dramatic increase in traffic, the number of road fatalities has been cut by more than half.

A Ship For Canadian Highways


NC—Say the word "ship," and the first thing that comes to mind is an image of a boat. But say the acronym "SHIP," and now youre talking about improving our national highways, making border crossings more efficient, upgrading intersections, refitting bridges and making our national road system safer and more efficient.

What Is An Intelligent Transportation System


NC—Intelligent Transportation Systems ITS are technologies designed to make transportation safer, more efficient, more reliable and more environmentally friendly, without necessarily having to physically alter existing infrastructure.

Tips On Safe Highway Driving


NC—The number of large commercial vehicles — such as tractor trailers — on our roads has increased dramatically during the past few years. One of the best things you can do to stay safe on the highway is to learn as much as you can about how these vehicles operate. Here are some tips from Transport Canada on how to share the road safely with commercial vehicles:

Why Highways Are So Important


NC—Transportation is fundamental to the prosperity and quality of life of all Canadians. Much of Canadas domestic and international freight is hauled on Canadas 24,400-kilometre National Highway System, the backbone of Canadian trade. In fact, the Canadian transportation system carries more than $1 trillion worth of goods every year.

Putting The Brakes On Road Rage


Research project drives anger to the curb

Six Crucial Insurance Claim Possibilities


There are DOZENS of insurance claim possibilities which will increase the dollars awarded you in the settlement of your personal injury insurance claim. Some of them rarely see the light of day but some do. The six I’ve listed below are crucial for you to be aware of as you prepare to go to war with Adjuster Henry Hard-Nose regarding the value of your loss. They are:

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