Year: 2013

First and foremost, congratulations on finishing college! The world is, literally, at your doorstep. Of the many decisions you’ll be making in the very near future, choosing proper health insurance coverage may be one of the most important. Under Obamacare, you have the option of staying on your parent’s insurance plan until you are 26. If you […]

Recently some California retailers, such as Home Depot and Trader Joe’s, have decided to no longer offer part-time employees health insurance as part of their employee benefits, opting instead to move them over to Obamacare. In a spearheaded effort by these companies, experts say more companies are sure to follow. While this may seem like […]

A recent poll found that employee fraud is less likely after people file disability applications, particularly in a down economy, while employer fraud tends to spike upward. These results were announced by Claims Journal’s who conducted a poll on their website which cited employee fraud ranks below employer and healthcare compensation fraud, both of which […]

“There are diehard listeners who say, “[H]ey look, it’s a violent sport… you’re making large dollars to play in the NFL you’ve got to anticipate that with that comes problems. But, I don’t think that anybody anticipated that multiple hits to the head were going to cause concussion syndrome, encephalopathy, and other problems.” – Frank N. Darras

In 1980, there were only four men playing in the National Football League (NFL) that weighed 300 pounds or more. Today, over 300 active players weigh 300+ pounds. It’s a fact that in the past 30 years, professional football players have gotten bigger, faster and stronger.

“Just because you have homeowner’s insurance does NOT mean that you have any coverage for a flood.” – Frank N. Darras It’s generally inexpensive for residential homeowners and commercial business owners to add flood insurance coverage to your portfolio of insurance coverage, but it’s a mistake to assume that it’s included in an existing policy. […]

Kids under the age of 22 account for 13.4% of the driving population. But surprisingly, they account for 30% of all the car accidents. – Frank Darras

Ed Finke of Simply Money on 55KRC talks to Frank Darras, the nation’s top insurance attorney, about the three types of insurance parents should consider before sending their kids off to college. Darras provides tips on renters, car, and health insurance in this interview.

As seen in many cities throughout the nation, even in regions within California, local news outlets with the power of print, photography and footage, can make the difference for individuals and families to help them obtain their right to a denied claim, regardless of what kind of claim it is, be it medical or any […]

“There are players who are 30 years old, have the rest of their lives ahead of them, are crippled with disability and the amount they made during one season in the NFL isn’t going to touch the avalanche of medical expenses,” explains Frank Darras. In the wake of the proposed NFL concussion lawsuit settlement, the […]

Did you have to sign a waiver, releasing your son or daughter’s school from liability for injuries during play, whether the dangers were known or unknown, before he or she was allowed to participate in middle school or high school sports? Frank N. Darras, America’s Top Disability Attorney, explains the shortfalls of these ‘legal’ documents, […]

Last week’s settlement between the NFL and former players and their families was $765M. Surprisingly, instead of the subject of concussions and football becoming moot, it’s in the headlines and trending in social media and on newscasts nationwide. What is more interesting is that there is a lot of blame to go around. The NCAA […]