Category: Bad Faith Insurance
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What to Know About Auto Insurance in Texas
Read more: What to Know About Auto Insurance in TexasDriving is a big deal for people. It means independence. It allows people to have broader options in their daily lives. But it also means responsibility, especially if you have the misfortune of getting into an auto accident. No matter how skilled a driver you…
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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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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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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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Why Did My Insurance Company Cancel My Policy?
Read more: Why Did My Insurance Company Cancel My Policy?There’s nothing worse than finding out your insurance policy has been canceled by your insurer. If it’s health insurance, this leaves you with medical bills. If it’s homeowner’s insurance, you may be left on your own to make repairs after a bad storm. There are many…
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Watch Out for Bad Faith Practices During the Spring Storm Season
Read more: Watch Out for Bad Faith Practices During the Spring Storm SeasonSpring is officially upon us. And while that means enjoying the sound of birds chirping and basking in the warm sunshine, it also means storm season. Tornadoes, hail, strong winds and lightning can damage your home severely. Unfortunately, this is also a prime time for your…
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3 Steps to Take After Your Home or Office Is Vandalized
Read more: 3 Steps to Take After Your Home or Office Is VandalizedThere’s nothing quite as frustrating as discovering your home or office has been vandalized. There are many ways you can experience vandalism, including spray painting, tire slashing, window tampering, and even arson. If your home or office is vandalized, there are several things you ought to…
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What to Do If You Suspect Your Insurance Company of Bad Faith
Read more: What to Do If You Suspect Your Insurance Company of Bad FaithWhen you purchase an insurance policy, whether it be for your health or to protect your home, you trust the company to protect you. Unfortunately, some insurance companies may often fail to honor the terms of the policy, also known as acting in bad faith. Common…
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How to Handle Your Medical Bills After a Car Accident
Read more: How to Handle Your Medical Bills After a Car AccidentCar accidents are notorious for causing life-changing injuries and expensive medical bills. For example, you might need a hospital stay, oversight in a clinic setting and continued physical therapy. Mounting costs are a source of stress at a time you should be focused on rest…
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Insurance Claim Denied? Here Are 3 Steps to Take.
Read more: Insurance Claim Denied? Here Are 3 Steps to Take.Have you suffered a fire in your home and require an insurance payment to make necessary repairs? Have you been through a car accident and need help paying your medical bill? Has your insurance company refused your claim? It’s in these times that a delayed…
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What Is Insurance Agent Malpractice?
Read more: What Is Insurance Agent Malpractice?A car accident can result in serious injuries and property damage that cut into your family’s bottom line. Fire and water can damage your home to the point of financial ruin. These scenarios can result from insurance agents being negligent in the insurance policies they…
