Category: Proper Insurance Coverage
3 things you need to know about having a stroke
Posted February 12, 2015
The American Stroke Association says someone in the United States has a stroke about once every 40 seconds. Did you know that stroke is also the leading preventable cause of disability? Here’s what you need to know about identifying, treating and preventing a stroke. What is a stroke? The National Stroke Association says a stroke […]
WHY DO PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES STILL SKIMP ON DISABILITY INSURANCE?
Posted February 9, 2015
A recent article in Forbes offers a detailed comparison of the average salary for professional baseball, football, basketball and hockey players. According to its author Kurt Badenhausen, the MLB saw its biggest annual salary increase since 2001, nearly doubling the average NFL salary but still trailing behind the NBA. The average MLB salary was $3.82 million for […]
Living on the edge: insuring extreme activities
Posted January 23, 2015
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Frank Darras appears on Health, Wealth and Happiness to discuss what thrill-seekers need to know about insuring their risky activities.
Extreme sports have become increasingly popular over the last decade. With this rise in demand, however, comes a rise in injuries: extreme sports have been linked to more than 4 million injuries since 2000. What kind of activities are considered “extreme” and how does your insurance cover you for participating in these events? Tune in to find out.
Reviewing your insurance policies in the New Year
Posted January 9, 2015
Subscribe to our podcast: On iTunes | On Stitcher Our needs can change throughout the year, and it is important to make sure your insurance policies accurately reflect those needs and provide you proper coverage. The beginning of the year is an excellent time to make these assessments. Frank Darras, founding partner of DarrasLaw, joined Gary […]
Holiday travel: insurance tips for a safe, worry-free trip
Posted December 26, 2014
Frank Darras appears on Health, Wealth and Happiness to discuss how to protect against common travel woes during a holiday trip.
The countless snags you could encounter with your travel plans can be expensive. There are numerous travel insurance options for everyone and every way we travel that can ease the worry those expenses bring.
There are additional ways to protect yourself from the stresses of travel, year-round, before you even leave home.
Individual Disability Insurance. If You Don’t Have It, Get It.
Posted November 7, 2013
37 Million Americans are disabled today. 18.5 million are disabled during their working years. Most of these people don’t have the savings or investment portfolio to absorb this kind of hit to our finances. Disability insurance is the answer. Injuries happen. They happen at work and they happen outside of work. Take a look around […]
DISABILITY INSURANCE. ALL PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES SHOULD HAVE IT.
Posted October 23, 2013
“A private disability policy is undoubtedly the best route for any pro player … to protect themselves,” says Frank N. Darras, disability lawyer to the pros. Football is a dangerous sport. Even as the league works to improve player safety through rule changes, serious injuries are a weekly occurrence. Consider the carnage of last Sunday: […]
FIRE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH
Posted October 22, 2013
October isn’t just breast cancer awareness month…it’s also “Fire Prevention Awareness” month. If you’re in Southern California, you know that it is still primetime wildfire season and it is important to exercise fire prevention awareness. It’s also important to understand what to do after a fire has damaged your property. Unfortunately, sometimes insurance companies try […]
LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE ISN’T JUST ABOUT NURSING HOMES
Posted October 16, 2013
We understand that most people want to stay at home rather than move into an assisted-living or nursing home facility as they grow older. After living a long, full life, it is understandable that you would rather maintain your independence or seek any needed assistance from family members or close friends. The good news is […]
PROTECTING YOUR PROPERTY AGAINST STORMS, TORNADOES, HURRICANES
Posted September 30, 2013
“When disaster strikes, it’s not a time to test our memory.” Top Insurance Attorney, Frank N. Darras With storm season nearly upon us – and disaster-caliber flooding having already hit Colorado – the time to think about insurance coverage is now. If you aren’t protected, you should contact an insurance lawyer to discuss your options. […]