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Client settled with State Farm for 2K... I undid it and got 70K (CSLG)

Prior to hiring me, the client spoke with the at fault party...
fragrant maize trump supporter jew
  05/16/18
180 work, achi. how stupid/incompetent is state farm? is ...
Lake Ladyboy Gas Station
  05/16/18
It's not that common (only seen it a few times). But that co...
fragrant maize trump supporter jew
  05/16/18
ljl adjusters "meet you for coffee" rather than ju...
Lake Ladyboy Gas Station
  05/16/18
They do it in person because they kind of just spring it on ...
fragrant maize trump supporter jew
  05/16/18
do you even shitlaw? If they send it in the mail you give th...
Violet Genital Piercing Hall
  05/16/18
it's just lulzy. adjusters run around and have coffee with p...
Lake Ladyboy Gas Station
  05/16/18
btw, what made her call you after signing the release? did i...
Lake Ladyboy Gas Station
  05/16/18
Her uncle is a biglaw partner in Florida and flipped out whe...
fragrant maize trump supporter jew
  05/16/18
Does he get a % cut?
Puce pontificating generalized bond
  05/16/18
No. I am paying my friend's husband in LA a referral fee tho...
fragrant maize trump supporter jew
  05/16/18
What states other than CA should I consider to replicate you...
Avocado reading party
  05/16/18
Move to California. Nowhere else is like it.
fragrant maize trump supporter jew
  05/16/18
it's another 'kooky' CA law. in 40+ states that release woul...
Violet Genital Piercing Hall
  05/16/18
Flying to cali tomorrow just to brake check someone driving ...
vibrant stag film
  05/16/18
This guy gets it!
Sick medicated community account idea he suggested
  05/16/18
At this point you’d be crazy not to.
sapphire aphrodisiac native
  05/16/18
180
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  05/16/18
180
orange vivacious new version
  05/16/18
can I send you an email regarding a situation a friend has f...
transparent swashbuckling stage
  05/16/18
calishitlawguru@gmail.com
fragrant maize trump supporter jew
  05/16/18
ty
transparent swashbuckling stage
  05/16/18
sent
transparent swashbuckling stage
  05/16/18
Just replied with my real info. Call my cell tomorrow around...
fragrant maize trump supporter jew
  05/16/18
what does the 70k cover?
Kink-friendly casino mediation
  05/16/18
Everything. Threeway split. I made a third, doctors took a t...
fragrant maize trump supporter jew
  05/16/18
Dude my dad got hit by some guy and his insurance hasnt paid...
Sienna market
  05/16/18
Is this in California? Send me what you've got.
fragrant maize trump supporter jew
  05/16/18
yes in california
Sienna market
  05/16/18
You should have e-mailed me right away. Probably could have ...
fragrant maize trump supporter jew
  05/16/18
Cr
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  05/16/18
180
floppy lime becky
  05/16/18
CSLG is one of our best poasters
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  05/16/18
TY
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  05/16/18
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  05/16/18
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fragrant maize trump supporter jew
  05/16/18
180. Nice work. Wish we had that code provision where I li...
Scarlet pervert
  05/16/18
call your senator and representative
Violet Genital Piercing Hall
  05/16/18
I think it makes sense though. Carriers try to settle people...
fragrant maize trump supporter jew
  05/16/18
CSG 4 President
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  05/16/18
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Self-absorbed sepia field stock car
  05/16/18
Ya, I noticed that a few minutes ago and redacted it. Good l...
fragrant maize trump supporter jew
  05/16/18
Fucking heroic.
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  05/16/18
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Date: May 16th, 2018 1:33 AM
Author: fragrant maize trump supporter jew

Prior to hiring me, the client spoke with the at fault party's insurance (State Farm), and settled in a recorded oral agreement for $2,000. The damage to her car was $1,500. Liability was clear.

She hired me and I called the adjuster and told her the release was invalid. She told me they wouldn't pay but I just ignored her and worked up the case. Then I sent this demand language after the client was done treating:

"It is also our understanding that you believe that our client has released her claims against your insured. This is not correct. First, under the Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations, where a party is unrepresented “the legal effect of the release must be disclosed and fully explained by the insurer to the claimant in writing.” Additionally, this alleged release was taken on October 30, 2017. The accident occurred on October 18, 2017. This alleged release did not include a CCP 1542 waiver. CCP 1542 states that, “a general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially affected his or her settlement with the debt.” Thus, twelve days after the accident, Ms. [REDACTED] was not aware of the full extent of her damages and could not have waived her unknown claims under a general release. If State Farm maintains its position on this release we will immediately file against your insured and also name State Farm as a defendant and include a cause of action for fraud and unfair business practices under California Business and Professions Code 17200."

State Farm hired outside counsel and apparently they told them I was correct. They called me today and made an offer. After grinding them down, we got the case resolved for 70K (65K + 5K in medpay we got from first-party). Client is thrilled.

Links:

https://imgur.com/a/YQiuMyc

https://imgur.com/a/aWaJtIb

https://imgur.com/a/oZyPA3M

Taking questions.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059794)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 2:13 AM
Author: Lake Ladyboy Gas Station

180 work, achi.

how stupid/incompetent is state farm? is it standard practice for them to take oral releases like this, or was it an idiot/rogue adjuster? it's so clearly against the law. do other insurers pull this crap?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059876)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 2:15 AM
Author: fragrant maize trump supporter jew

It's not that common (only seen it a few times). But that could be because most people don't call a lawyer after an oral release because they believe they lost their rights.

It's more common for them to "meet you for coffee" and bring a release. In those situations its really hard to undo it because they include 1542 waivers in writing.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059882)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 2:18 AM
Author: Lake Ladyboy Gas Station

ljl adjusters "meet you for coffee" rather than just send a fucking release in the mail? that's hilarious.

how hard is it to undo a 1542 waiver if not represented by counsel, unenforceable contract of adhesion, etc.? do any of those 1L legal theories ever work?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059889)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 2:25 AM
Author: fragrant maize trump supporter jew

They do it in person because they kind of just spring it on you. They say they just want to meet to discuss the claim. It's a lot easier to do it in person because you catch the claimant off guard.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059901)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 10:04 AM
Author: Violet Genital Piercing Hall

do you even shitlaw? If they send it in the mail you give the person time to think it over and maybe call an attorney. Over coffee it's here sign this, it's just a normal form, boring old paperwork haha, sign and I can hand you a check *right this very second*, and hmm this guy seems nice, he sprang for my mocha caramel cappucino, might as well get this over with

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36061008)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 10:33 AM
Author: Lake Ladyboy Gas Station

it's just lulzy. adjusters run around and have coffee with people all day? this is the standard way cases are settled?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36061190)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 2:18 AM
Author: Lake Ladyboy Gas Station

btw, what made her call you after signing the release? did injuries get worse? someone told her to lawyer up?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059890)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 2:21 AM
Author: fragrant maize trump supporter jew

Her uncle is a biglaw partner in Florida and flipped out when he heard about this. Told her to get professional advice. She is in her early 20's. My friend's husband is a partner in the LA office of that firm and referred them to me.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059893)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 2:24 AM
Author: Puce pontificating generalized bond

Does he get a % cut?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059899)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 2:26 AM
Author: fragrant maize trump supporter jew

No. I am paying my friend's husband in LA a referral fee though.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059903)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 2:23 AM
Author: Avocado reading party

What states other than CA should I consider to replicate your success? I'm looking into different bar exams at the moment

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059897)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 2:26 AM
Author: fragrant maize trump supporter jew

Move to California. Nowhere else is like it.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059905)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 9:53 AM
Author: Violet Genital Piercing Hall

it's another 'kooky' CA law. in 40+ states that release would probably have been valid. SF adjusters (105 IQ) can't be expected to remember which is which.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36060954)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 1:36 AM
Author: vibrant stag film

Flying to cali tomorrow just to brake check someone driving a fancy car.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059798)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 10:07 AM
Author: Sick medicated community account idea he suggested

This guy gets it!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36061015)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 6:05 PM
Author: sapphire aphrodisiac native

At this point you’d be crazy not to.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36064333)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 1:37 AM
Author: Boyish gay wizard ratface

180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059804)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 1:38 AM
Author: orange vivacious new version

180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059807)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 1:42 AM
Author: transparent swashbuckling stage

can I send you an email regarding a situation a friend has found himself in? He's probably fucked, but if he could be less fucked, I'd feel good about it.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059817)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 1:47 AM
Author: fragrant maize trump supporter jew

calishitlawguru@gmail.com

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059824)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 1:48 AM
Author: transparent swashbuckling stage

ty



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Date: May 16th, 2018 1:58 AM
Author: transparent swashbuckling stage

sent

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059844)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 2:04 AM
Author: fragrant maize trump supporter jew

Just replied with my real info. Call my cell tomorrow around 11am and I can give you the answers you need.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059857)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 1:51 AM
Author: Kink-friendly casino mediation

what does the 70k cover?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059829)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 1:53 AM
Author: fragrant maize trump supporter jew

Everything. Threeway split. I made a third, doctors took a third, and client's net was a third.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059833)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 1:51 AM
Author: Sienna market

Dude my dad got hit by some guy and his insurance hasnt paid him to date. This happened 2 months ago. Want me to send you the correspondence?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059830)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 1:53 AM
Author: fragrant maize trump supporter jew

Is this in California? Send me what you've got.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059832)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 1:55 AM
Author: Sienna market

yes in california

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059835)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 1:56 AM
Author: fragrant maize trump supporter jew

You should have e-mailed me right away. Probably could have gotten your dad a lot of money =(

Shoot me and e-mail and we can chat about it tomorrow.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059838)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 2:11 AM
Author: chocolate contagious mad cow disease ticket booth

Cr

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059873)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 2:20 AM
Author: floppy lime becky

180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059892)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 2:23 AM
Author: Crimson Alcoholic Macaca Roommate

CSLG is one of our best poasters

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059898)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 2:26 AM
Author: fragrant maize trump supporter jew

TY

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36059906)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 9:23 AM
Author: charcoal preventive strike church building



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Date: May 16th, 2018 9:20 AM
Author: fragrant maize trump supporter jew



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36060738)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 9:24 AM
Author: Scarlet pervert

180. Nice work. Wish we had that code provision where I live.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36060773)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 9:54 AM
Author: Violet Genital Piercing Hall

call your senator and representative

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36060959)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 9:57 AM
Author: fragrant maize trump supporter jew

I think it makes sense though. Carriers try to settle people out for pennies and most consumers don't understand they can't get more money later if they are still hurt. So requiring it to be in writing if they are unrepresented seems like a good thing. And, it's not overly burdensome on the carrier who simply needs to just give them some information on a prewritten form.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36060977)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 9:58 AM
Author: Learning disabled keepsake machete institution

CSG 4 President

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36060978)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 10:02 AM
Author: Self-absorbed sepia field stock car



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36060997)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 10:07 AM
Author: fragrant maize trump supporter jew

Ya, I noticed that a few minutes ago and redacted it. Good looking out though. It was just a generic last name so it shouldn't have disclosed much.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36061019)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 10:39 AM
Author: Fear-inspiring Fiercely-loyal Fortuitous Meteor Skinny Woman

Fucking heroic.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36061233)



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Date: May 16th, 2018 6:07 PM
Author: Concupiscible pea-brained kitty



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3978064&forum_id=2#36064348)