Tag: Bad Faith Insurance
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4 times to contact an attorney regarding your insurance claims
Read more: 4 times to contact an attorney regarding your insurance claimsAny situation involving an insurance policy and/or claim has the potential to be frustrating. Whether you are figuring out the coverage that you need or disputing a delayed payout, there is a lot on the line and the insurance agents aren’t necessarily looking out for…
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3 things you must do if you are going to file an insurance claim
Read more: 3 things you must do if you are going to file an insurance claimGetting into a car accident or seeing your home damaged by storms can be physically and emotionally painful. In these situations, the only comfort you might have is the assurance that you have insurance. In order to ensure that you are properly compensated for damages…
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3 steps to take after your hailstorm damage claim is denied
Read more: 3 steps to take after your hailstorm damage claim is deniedIf a hailstorm has severely damaged your home, you expect your insurance to compensate you. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. If you have a denied insurance claim, you are likely frustrated, confused and, frankly, angry. These are all normal emotions to feel, but do…
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Can my insurance company cancel my policy?
Read more: Can my insurance company cancel my policy?The short answer to the question posed in the headline is yes. Insurance companies can and do cancel policies for a number of reasons we examine below. Understand, though, that there are laws in place that specify when a policy can be cancelled and what…
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Preparing for storm season in Texas
Read more: Preparing for storm season in TexasSpring is the time for homeowners to tackle some spring cleaning projects they may have been putting off during the winter. This is a particularly good time of year to do these chores, as it is also storm season. Spring storms not only threaten the…
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What are the elements of a negligence claim?
Read more: What are the elements of a negligence claim?When people talk about car crashes and lawsuits seeking damages, the word “negligence” will almost inevitably come up. This is because most claims filed in the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident are against a driver or other party accused of being negligent. From the…
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Jury hands massive award to victim of bad faith
Read more: Jury hands massive award to victim of bad faithWhen something bad happens and damages your home, you can be left feeling quite upset. Things can be even worse if the damage is so bad that you have to leave your home. The only source of comfort you might have is the assurance that…
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Homeowners: Prepare your home and yourself for spring storms
Read more: Homeowners: Prepare your home and yourself for spring stormsSpring is here, and with that comes warmer — and stormier — weather. This means it’s a good time to make sure you and your home are ready for the ravages of Mother Nature. Being prepared can help you minimize the damage and hopefully make…
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4 examples of bad faith actions from insurers
Read more: 4 examples of bad faith actions from insurersGetting in a car accident, having your home destroyed in a storm or losing a loved one in an accident are all tragic, life-changing events. The devastation each one can cause is often overwhelming, and people going through these difficult times typically have a hard…
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Texas court finds “fence” can be a “dwelling” for insurance
Read more: Texas court finds “fence” can be a “dwelling” for insuranceWhen it comes to claims involving insurance contracts, some of the most important factors in whether a company will have to pay a claim is based on the definition of the terms of that insurance contract. The Texas Supreme Court recently decided a case that found based…
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Severe weather claims issues for your homeowner’s policy
Read more: Severe weather claims issues for your homeowner’s policyA homeowner’s policy is a necessary cost of owning a home. For most people, it is a condition of your mortgage contract and failure to maintain insurance on the home could lead to a mortgage default. The basic policy is designed to provide protection for…
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Do you know what you could lose?
Read more: Do you know what you could lose?The beginning of a new year is a good time to reassess your situation in many areas. You may feel you need to lose weight, exercise more, find a new job or some make some other significant change in your life. Even if you aren’t ready…
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