Dallas Legal Blog
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“Can I Sue for Interference With a Business Contract?”
Read more: “Can I Sue for Interference With a Business Contract?”A business owner whose business has suffered a current of future financial loss because of the actions of a competitor may be able to pursue commercial litigation against a competitor due to: Tortious interference with a contract Tortious interference with prospective economic advantage A “tort” is an…
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Consumer Protection and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
Read more: Consumer Protection and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices ActEnacted in 1973, the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act (DTPA) is intended to protect consumers from: False, deceptive and misleading acts of practices in the conduct of trade or commerce, and this also covers insurance practices Unconscionable actions, which the DTPA defines as “an act…
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Car Dealer Fraud: I Got Scammed!
Read more: Car Dealer Fraud: I Got Scammed!Most people don’t read every single word of the contract they sign when they purchase a car or truck. They don’t have a law degree or an accounting background so they trust the explanation they receive from the salesperson or financing manager. Unfortunately, sometimes that…
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Insurance Bad Faith: Biased Experts and a Failure to Investigate
Read more: Insurance Bad Faith: Biased Experts and a Failure to InvestigateInsurance companies have a duty to act in good faith when they offer insurance, when they work with insureds, and when they investigate and pay on claims. In other words, operating in good faith means more than just honoring the terms of the insurance contract.…
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Common HOA Disputes Can Result in Lawsuits
Read more: Common HOA Disputes Can Result in LawsuitsThere are a number of ways that a homeowner or a condo owner could find themselves in need of a lawyer to resolve a dispute with their homeowner’s association or condo association. These are some of the most common problems. Denial of Plans for Home Modifications Since…
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Underpaid for Your Property Insurance Claim?
Read more: Underpaid for Your Property Insurance Claim?After a fire or a natural disaster, people turn to their insurance company to be reimbursed for damaged homes, businesses and possessions. But you may lose out on money you could receive if you aren’t prepared prove the extent of your losses. Steps To Take…
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Insurance Claim Check Delayed? See the Texas Prompt Payment of Claims Act
Read more: Insurance Claim Check Delayed? See the Texas Prompt Payment of Claims ActThe Texas Insurance Code protects consumers from unfair insurance practices. One of the ways it does so is by allowing consumers to bring lawsuits against insurance companies when they act in bad faith. Insurance claim check delays are an example of insurance company bad faith. Sec.…
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Foreclosure Threats an HOA Violation of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Read more: Foreclosure Threats an HOA Violation of Fair Debt Collection Practices ActA Florida homeowners’ association is on the hook for $33,000 in damages after homeowners hired a lawyer to protect themselves from abusive debt collection practices. According to WFTV, the Florida couple were late in paying their annual dues. Their property owner’s association added late fees onto…
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3 Things That Can Hurt Your Chances of Fighting a Disability Insurance Claim
Read more: 3 Things That Can Hurt Your Chances of Fighting a Disability Insurance ClaimFighting a disability insurance claim denial is hard. The system is set up to favor the insurance company, not the injured person. It takes a skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced ERISA lawyer to guide injured workers through the administrative appeal process and a judicial appeal so they can…
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The Challenge of Getting the Disability Insurance Benefits You’ve Been Denied
Read more: The Challenge of Getting the Disability Insurance Benefits You’ve Been DeniedBringing a legal appeal against an insurance company after a disability benefits denial is an uphill battle. The deck is stacked in favor of the insurance industry in many ways. Let’s take a look at those challenges to see what a Texas ERISA lawyer you can do to give you the best possible chance to succeed. …
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Proving Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Court
Read more: Proving Breach of Fiduciary Duty in CourtIf you believe you have suffered damages as a result of the wrongful actions of a fiduciary, you can sue in civil court. In Texas, your options for recovery if a fiduciary is found guilty of a breach of fiduciary duty could include: Direct and indirect financial damages and recovery of lost…
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What is a Fiduciary Duty?
Read more: What is a Fiduciary Duty?In an earlier article, we discussed who is a fiduciary [link to previous post], that is, who has an absolute duty to act in your best interest. Now we will discuss what is fiduciary duty – what does a fiduciary owe to you? Texas courts have defined a number of “duties” which a fiduciary must strive to uphold. Failing…
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