Your current state is Virginia
My cousin quickly took it in his hands to find the funeral services for my father when he passed. Claimed to pay for all expenses. But he told the mortuary that my father had no children and had an uncle sign papers. I found this out myself and changed the papers. He then insulted my mom and I, and... Read more »
answered on Feb 1, 2023
you can always sue anyone for anything.......
the issues are will you win and can you find a lawyer that will gamble with you rather than asking for a retainer for hourly representation?
check his phone book/contacts for lawyers to try to find the one that prepared the will.... Read more »
Is that legal. Its paid.
answered on Jan 31, 2023
If a denial of claim is asserted, then you might consider an Insurance Bad Faith Refusal Action.
the letter was from the attorny that is representing my insurance company. it has all the details like policy number ,date of loss which is incorrect. they are a month off
my card on file was on auto pay, i received a new card and didnt notice the insurance hadnt been paid. i never received any form of notice informing me the payment was declined. resulting in the cancellation of my insurance.
answered on Jan 22, 2023
If your insurance was canceled due to nonpayment of the premium, you’re going to have to pay for the repairs or buy a new car out of pocket. I wouldn’t expect insurance to cover it.
I am a defendant in a lawsuit. I was served a package of papers today. I am on a time schedule. The papers tell me to contact an attorney immediately. I need to find an attorney. How?
answered on Jan 11, 2023
There isn't enough information here to give a full answer. One critical fact would be what type of lawsuit this is. Based on the categories you've selected, I am presuming you are being sued for injuries stemming from a car accident for which you were at fault.
If that's the... Read more »
I got pulled over without proof of insurance and no registration. I however just got insurance that morning so if I bring my proof to court. Will they just throw my case out?
answered on Jan 5, 2023
You have (had) 10 days to bring proof of insurance. The registration is a different matter.
The insurance company sent it to me, I’m assume the document says I dont have assets.
If I do can I gift it away, is their anything I can do?
answered on Jan 4, 2023
A California attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. One option is to consider discussing this with an attorney more thoroughly than is possible in the brief format of a Q & A forum. An attorney could review the terms of the insurance company's document, your... Read more »
answered on Dec 30, 2022
In my professional experience it is not "normal." But it's very wise, and I have recommended it before.
In many instances, it is simple the "right" thing to do based on the facts and circumstances of the case. Paying an injured party's medical bills without... Read more »
While under contract for sale, pipes froze and burst causing extensive damage (we had already relocated so it was not caught immediately.) The buyer went through with the sale but at a $25k reduction in price. Can I ask my home insurance company to compensate me for this loss in value?
answered on Dec 30, 2022
Whoever owned the home at the time of the damage turns in a claim to their insurance company.
Hi my name is Mary and I am a resource navigator I have a client who needs a lawyer but I am unsure what kind of lawyer to help her find. She is 19 and used to drive an ambulance, while driving she was in an accident she just was served stating she and the ambulance company is being sued. What... Read more »
answered on Dec 28, 2022
A Colorado attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It sounds like your friend needs an insurance defense attorney. Occupants of the other vehicle are apparently making a claim for bodily injury or property damage, or both. She should make a copy of the papers she... Read more »
Lapse in policy change 9yrs ago and she was never notified of any lapse or lack of home insurance. Progressive says they can’t locate the original policy and won’t back pay her or give her the insurance she’s paid for 9yrs straight.
answered on Dec 22, 2022
You likely have a bad-faith claim against your insurer. They cannot both take the money under the policy and claim that there is no enforceable policy.
answered on Dec 20, 2022
So sorry to hear about your mother. Yes, you should reach out to a lawyer to review the life insurance contract.
In South Carolina. A rental company of construction equipment with 3 locations rents out a unit that causes bodily injury. Due to injury is tooth loss and damage to teeth. Prosthodontist all have payment due at time of service. To obtain proper treatment how can you obtain the rental companies... Read more »
answered on Dec 15, 2022
They are not required to provide you the insurance limits before a lawsuit is filed. After a lawsuit is filed on your behalf you could get them through the written discovery process.
If liability is disputed in intercompany arbitration will the insurance company notify the insured of the arbitrators decision?
answered on Dec 9, 2022
In a typical automobile liability insurance policy, the insurance company has both the right and the duty to defend the insured driver.
It is not typical in intercompany arbitration for the insured to be notified of the award
House was being auctioned for tax Lien , branch broke by an act of god which hit power line and pulled metal pole down. The pole landed on a vehicle in which supposedly someone was struck (this did not happen on my property). The wound (which was 1cm in length) was adressed with dermabond then... Read more »
answered on Nov 21, 2022
I'm very sorry to hear about your predicament. The best thing you can do is to inform the insurance company that insured your house/the property at the time of the injury. Typically, they will handle the defense of the case, even hiring and paying for a lawyer to defend you. I hope this is... Read more »
answered on Nov 22, 2022
a car accident lawyer, referred to as a Personal Injury Attorney.
call one local, though.
if there is an injury, and you were not at fault, most of us would accept the case on a contingency fee. That means the lawyer will only take a percentage of what he/she gets.
absent a... Read more »
My insurance company had already found me 100% liable without the chp report being released
What type of lawyer handles this type of case?
answered on Nov 15, 2022
Its not clear what you are asking. Your insurance company has a duty to defend (retain a lawyer on your behalf) and indemnify you (pay any settlement or judgment up to the policy limit). If your insurance company is disputing coverage, you need an attorney who specializes in handling insurance... Read more »
Water damage resulted in mold and remediation and treatment that the company’s insurance doesn’t cover; so need to know if I can do a petition for damages against the company after settling with their insurer.
answered on Nov 10, 2022
A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. To receive the lump sum payment, chances are fairly good that the insurance company had you sign a release. If that was the case, the release would have served to let the company off the hook for all further... Read more »
answered on Nov 1, 2022
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could be difficult for ANY attorney to advise based on these brief facts. If you reached out to law firms, they're going to ask about the substance of the statements, the damages caused, your evidence, etc.... Read more »
My boyfriend was driving my car and in order to avoid a car coming into our lane, my car's auto-lane assist pulled the car to the left; we then hit a stationary barrier that was protruding into the roadway (there was NO shoulder on this highway).
We are on the same auto-insurance... Read more »
answered on Oct 27, 2022
Your question lacks important information like what is the cost to repair your car and how much, if any, has the damage to your car depreciated its value even after it is repaired.
There is no way to judge the settlement offer without knowing this information.
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