I am a parent of two young children. Parenting is difficult, uncharted territory, so I do what is natural to eggheads everywhere: read books on the subject. One particular book expounded the virtues of using the Socratic method to parent. This book argues that, if a parent can guide a child to … [Read more...] about Having a Lawyer as a Parent
Digging Out
Well, hello there, cyberspace. The day-t0-day grind at my desk has changed dramatically in the last couple weeks, as Terry McCall left the firm for warmer pastures in New Mexico. Meaning, I inherited all of Terry's work. Meaning, I've been logging a lot of hours at my computer researching such … [Read more...] about Digging Out
On Why Lawyers Always Answer, “It Depends”
I once griped to a co-worker that I look young. He told me not to worry, that I was "starting to show my age." And, in my thirties, I guess I am. Starting to develop some wrinkles and grey hairs, but...I still look young. I'm also female. Which is why, when someone I know actually pulls me aside to … [Read more...] about On Why Lawyers Always Answer, “It Depends”
Who Should Pay? Part 2
For the entire first part of this post, click here. To summarize: in a health insurance and medical provider vs. injured party situation, should the health insurance pay before the auto insurance does? Or, should the medical provider be forced to accept the discounted health … [Read more...] about Who Should Pay? Part 2
Who Should Pay? Part 1
It's a touchy subject to those in the healthcare industry. It's a touchy subject to those injured in car wrecks and other accidents where liability insurance is available. It's something not well understood by the general public - or, apparently, the Montana Supreme Court. "It" being the … [Read more...] about Who Should Pay? Part 1
A Tale of Medicare Bureaucracy
Sometimes I wonder if injured parties are going to be able to get their foot in the door of the courthouse 20 years from now. I feel like it's pressing in on all sides: most of my fellow Flathead valley neighbors think personal injury lawyers like myself are quick-talking snake-oil … [Read more...] about A Tale of Medicare Bureaucracy
Insurance Bad Faith is Clinging to Rumors with No Substance
Anybody out there NEVER been jerked around by an insurance company? *crickets* Hello? This thing on? Ok. Anybody out there ever BEEN jerked around by an insurance company? Ah, yes. That's what I thought. Everybody has had their … [Read more...] about Insurance Bad Faith is Clinging to Rumors with No Substance
Lawyer Tasks
You won't hold it against me when I tell you I was really sad on my last day of law school, will you? I remember talking to a friend of mine, who was likewise sad about her last day of class. We were melancholy together. Although I begged my husband to support me financially through yet … [Read more...] about Lawyer Tasks