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2005 in Review
“Act as
if what you do makes a difference. It does.”
~ William James
VirtualCourthouse enables you to make a difference with a fast,
fair and inexpensive settlement!
Each new
case you initiated, each claim you discussed with an adjuster has given
the VirtualCourthouse team an opportunity to point out the fairness,
speed and affordability of using our service. Your participation has
been key to our success. GEICO, MAIF and State Farm continue to be our
most active users, but cases have also settled with Erie and
Nationwide. We remain optimistic in fortifying a relationship with
Progressive, The Hartford, USAA, Travelers and many others.
VirtualCourthouse
2005 Accomplishments:
- Tripled
the number of cases initiated than in 2004.
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Enhanced communications with Claims Supervisors by reporting a
bi-monthly update on the status of each insurance company’s pending
cases.
- Signed
national services with State Farm and commenced our training sessions
with the adjusters, beginning with the Owings Mills, MD. Office.
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Increased our subject case matter offerings to include Contracts,
Property, Malpractice, Commercial, Construction Disputes and Workers
Compensation.
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Increased support of the adjusters who have grown very comfortable using
VirtualCourthouse. During the fourth quarter 12 referrals were initiated
by GEICO.
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Continued to support the MTLA (Maryland Trial Lawyers Association) and
MSBA (Maryland State Bar Association) through sponsorships and
participation in seminars and events.
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Introduced the technique of scanning documents to local lawyers and
provided a direct contact for purchasing.
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Published various articles promoting VirtualCourthouse, including press
releases in the local papers and numerous Bar Association
communications.
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Achieved news coverage with a published article in the Gazette
newspaper, and Television interview broadcast on Channel 76.
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Conducted the first annual Neutral Roundtable.
- We’ve
created marketing materials promoting VirtualCourthouse, which are
available to all users for distribution.
Important Reminders:
- We are
available to come to your office to train your paralegals and new
attorneys, review files with them to identify cases that would be
suitable to initiate through VirtualCourthouse.
MAIF
concentrates on non binding cases, with the exception of out of state
cases where they will negotiate a high/low. They rarely will consider a
UM case. GEICO historically will only accept binding cases with a
negotiated high/low, however, we continue to encourage them to consider
non-binding activity.
- We
accept referrals for new neutrals to be added to our ever growing
database. Simply email Judge Ahalt (amahalt@virtualcourthouse.com) with
the individual’s contact information, and he will contact them directly
to invite them to become a neutral. There is currently no fee for them
to register as a neutral.
What’s
in store for 2006?
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Enhancements to our website to include the implementation of an Adjuster
Case Initiation Process.
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Increased communications to keep claimants, respondents and neutrals
abreast of enhancements to the VirtualCourthouse web site and service.
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Commence annual roundtables with the Adjusters, Lawyers and Neutrals to
serve as a venue to share experiences, provide feedback and make
recommendations regarding VirtualCourthouse.
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Continue to assist our clients to take advantage of the utility of the
Internet in accelerating the speed of case settlements.
- Roll
out the first edition of the VirtualCourthouse Newsletter in March ’06.
For
more information about VirtualCourthouse, please contact:
Karen Pelton
Director of Customer Service & Marketing
VirtualCourthouse
301-655-1611
karen@virtualcourthouse.com
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