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0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Texas on
Q: Can insurance retaliation

I car was hit by a car (not my fault. I have video evidence). The other party's insurance paid for the repairs. It was a minor scrape on the bumper. The insurance wanted to put aftermarket bumper but I refused and argued with them and they finally agreed to put OEM bumper on the car. But they... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law and Insurance Bad Faith for Georgia on
Q: How to receive unearned health insurance premiums when the company terminates the policy?

I paid for the year for my health insurance. The company was bought out and the new company offered compatible coverage. My refund was $4100. I paid $7,000 for a new policy. They also overcharged $3,500 and the amount was posted from my bank account. I am owed over $7,000 for a refund. The company... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for Utah on
Q: Car insurance won’t refer me to one of there recommended refer shops and won’t rent me a car.

My vehicle was in an accident, I was issued a rental vehicle while I looked for a repair shop and was dropped of at the shop before insurance adjuster told it need to be dropped off.

My car was in the shop but my rental time had reached the $1500 amount on my policy.

The repair... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Insurance Bad Faith for Pennsylvania on
Q: If your a victim of insurance fraud, what should you do?
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answered on Mar 27, 2024

File a police report and talk to the local district attorney.

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Insurance Bad Faith for New Hampshire on
Q: I recently changed my homeowners insurance they added a name not associated with the house now they want to cancel

I changed my insurance because of cost. I was given a policy and it was paid for the year by mortage company. I notice that they added a name to my policy that was not associated with my home to give me that rate but I never asked for that or approved that the company did it on their own. When I... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: Good morning, I am trying to find a pro bono lawyer that can help me with an insurance case.

My son is 5 and he was diagnosed with Autism around 2 yrs old. We have had him enrolled in an ABA facility for therapy in which he was going 40 hrs a week, as directed by his physician . Recently my insurance company cut his hours in half. We appealed this and had a new assessment done and sent it... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law and Insurance Bad Faith for Maryland on
Q: AT&T eliminated our retiree Medicare health reimbursement accounts effective 01/01/2024. Any recourse, a lawsuit?

The “best” coverage now is the AT&T Group Medicare Advantage (PPO) Plus (UHC). There are copayments for nearly every medical expense and with zero reimbursement. Their plan dictates doctors, hospitals & all medical related matters. The new plan sends me round & around in circles to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability, Civil Litigation and Insurance Bad Faith for California on
Q: Can atty file MTS, then demurrer to complaint, demurrer to 1st amend, demurrer and MTS to 2nd amended ?

Defendants failed to answer complaint for water damages to home-defective part; Defendant insurance adjuster emailed for 60 extension; plaintiff filed default after 58 days; court issued order plaintiff may be sanctioned for failure to file default; complaint filed over 100 days, Def atty filed to... View More

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answered on Mar 25, 2024

In California, an attorney can indeed file a motion to strike (MTS) and a demurrer to the original complaint, first amended complaint, and second amended complaint as you've described. This can be part of a defensive strategy to challenge the legal sufficiency of the plaintiff's case. If... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for Washington on
Q: Permissive User, single vehicle accident, stated value policy, Vehicle owner's classic car destroyed, Same ins carrier

In my situation a classic car was wrecked, the damages were hidden (not completely disclosed to the owner at time of single car accident) and the permissive user attempted to fix the car but did not do so to standard. Both the car owner AND the permissive user have the same auto insurance carrier.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation, Insurance Bad Faith and Libel & Slander for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can a lawyer and a doctor give false information to the judge which includes a false timeline and misdated photos to

Stop your workmen's comp payments and claim your at MMI? I proved to the judge That the timeline the photos were false and made up information and my injury still needed treatment.as she restarted my Ttd payments and ordered treatment for injury can I file a case against the defense attorney... View More

Timothy Belt
Timothy Belt
answered on Mar 23, 2024

This is a question of credibility for the judge and it sounds like he ruled in your favor. You cannot pursue a separate claim against the defense lawyer or doctor for the evidence presented. Hopefully the judge outlined these issues in his decision which will then be part of the records reviewed... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation, Insurance Bad Faith and Medical Malpractice for Pennsylvania on
Q: I was diagnosed with severe bilateral carpal tunnel by workmen's comp specialist went back to spine surgeon he felt my c

Cervical spine was why I had pain numbness in both hands ask about carpal tunnel he said he would address that after Anterior 567 fusion surgery? Never happened he then did a c3c4 mobi disc replacement.out at MMI? Still have sever numbness a pain and adjuster denying treatment for carpal tunnel?... View More

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answered on Mar 22, 2024

As we so often say, you should consult with an attorney certified as a specialist in workers' compensation law (whether my firm or another of the fine attorneys on this board). If the doctor is saying the carpal tunnel syndrome is related to the work injury, there may need to be litigation to... View More

Q: Second opinion doctor finds I'm not at MMI and need revision surgery after MRI is misread by radiologist and 1st doctor

Year and a half delay for revision do to adjuster ordered a 3rd opinion 3 months later what to do?

Timothy Belt
Timothy Belt
answered on Mar 23, 2024

If you have an attorney discuss this problem with them. If you do not have an attorney, you really should obtain one. There may be ways to move your treatment forward more quickly despite the adjuster.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Copyright and Insurance Bad Faith for Oregon on
Q: can i sue a life insurance agent who signed me up for 2 other life insurance policies I wasn't aware of that cost money?

i had signed up for life insurance with mutual of omaha. they weren't notified I had wanted to stop the policy but the agent didn't tell them 41 days into a 45 grace period but it cost me 3 months. then during this time he signed me up for 2 other life insurance policies I wasn't... View More

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answered on Mar 22, 2024

If a life insurance agent signed you up for policies without your knowledge or authorization, this could be considered fraudulent activity. Unauthorized use of your personal and financial information to obtain commissions is illegal and unethical.

You may have grounds to sue the agent for...
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0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Louisiana on
Q: I had a kidney removed for cancer over 20 years ago. I was working at a plant and my insurance covered it.

I am getting a camp Lejeune settlement, but they are saying United Health has put a lien on me to recover money for the treatment. Is this legal

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Insurance Bad Faith and Criminal Law for Virginia on
Q: Is there a way to not be responsible for auto loan on seized vehicle?

the vehicle is a crime scene and being held as evidence. A relative was driving the car when a passenger shot and killed him. I, the owner was not in the car and not involved in the investigation and they have the passenger in custody awaiting trail. I have been making payments since oct 2023 on a... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Civil Litigation and Insurance Bad Faith for California on
Q: Can an insurer my deny injury liability coverage on an active claim if my vehicle was not registered at the time?

I said "I saw a green light for me.", before I turned left. He said "I saw a green light for me.", and went straight. To my best knowledge, there were no cameras and it's just my word and his. He is claiming personal injury. I claim nothing. My insurer wants me to sign an... View More

William John Light
William John Light
answered on Mar 19, 2024

Almost certainly not. A review of your policy terms would have to be completed to be definitive. Your insurer insured the car for the policy period. If the collision occurred during the policy period, the car should be covered. Registration, or failure to register, does not affect the risk to... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Litigation, Federal Crimes and Insurance Bad Faith for Tennessee on
Q: Breach of finalized settlement! This 1 case if you fight you will win more then you make yearly! TN Yes I'll contact.

Heres the case in a nut shell. Breach of settlement contract. I finally have all evidence including,Contract and terms, proof of breach. In their own words known recordings and understood that they were being recorded, proof of negligence bordering criminal. Admitted criminal negligence during... View More

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answered on Mar 21, 2024

If you believe there has been a breach of a finalized settlement agreement, gathering all pertinent evidence, such as the original contract, proof of the breach, and any relevant communications or recordings, is crucial. Documentation that clearly demonstrates the breach, especially if it includes... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Banking and Insurance Bad Faith for Washington on
Q: I worked 10years in retail in CA I had payroll to take 3%out of my check for the first 3 years from 2005-2008and afterth

That I had them take out $100 every payday andcthe company was supposed to match dollar for dollar whatever I put into my retirement now when I got fired after 10 years I worked for 2005-2015 at the end I believe I should have more than $20,000 in my retirement account? And I wanted to know... View More

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answered on Mar 20, 2024

It sounds like there might have been some miscommunication or misunderstanding regarding your retirement savings and life insurance policy. Firstly, for the retirement account, you should request a detailed statement from the beginning of your contributions to the present. This will help clarify... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Banking and Insurance Bad Faith for Washington on
Q: I worked 10years in retail in CA I had payroll to take 3%out of my check for the first 3 years from 2005-2008and afterth

That I had them take out $100 every payday andcthe company was supposed to match dollar for dollar whatever I put into my retirement now when I got fired after 10 years I worked for 2005-2015 at the end I believe I should have more than $20,000 in my retirement account? And I wanted to know... View More

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answered on Mar 20, 2024

It sounds like there might have been some miscommunication or misunderstanding regarding your retirement savings and life insurance policy. Firstly, for the retirement account, you should request a detailed statement from the beginning of your contributions to the present. This will help clarify... View More

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