Stories of a Claims Adjuster

From 1980 to 1984 I was a claims adjuster in a big city for a big insurance company.  Unless you count being a Peace Corps Volunteer, it's the most interesting job I've had, which is quite a few.  Some of what I saw and learned might be of interest to you.

The stories are independent of one another, but the suggested order will make the most sense.

 

  
The Projects
Mrs. Smith's leg
Free surgery
     Scalpels
     Trocar
Bad surgery
Margo Staples
     Police report
Ricky Taylor
"Listen carefully"
Honest scumbag
"It's my baby"
True story