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I received notice of the dispossession hearing scheduled for May 31 but the sheriff came out to complete the eviction on May 31. They stated that the court case was removed from the calender which allowed them to move forward with the eviction. I was at the court while they were at my house serving... View More
I was not driving for Amazon Flex on the day of the accident, but they still denied claim, the car was totaled and I was told by UEI to have finance company pick up vehicle from tow yard, now have REPOSSESSION, What is the advice for this situation?
The accident was not a moving violation the accident was my car was parked in front of my house and a tow truck back into it the tow trucks insurance paid for the damages so how can I insurance company charge me a higher premium I take my discounts away for being an unsafe driver when there was... View More
They said I was beside in payments but I can prove that I sent the checks they got them but put them in a different account. But when we had to do the probate court in 2023 they stopped my payments now they are using that.
They knew we only had drug problems, not alcohol issues ever, but in order for us to be admitted we had to be drunk. So they cash app $ to us to drink otw there, and our ride from airport took us to buy more alcohol after we arrived in Cali otw to rehab. We were there 2 weeks. Completing... View More
I was in a car accident and the insurance adjuster for the at fault driver would not tell me if the driver had active insurance. When I filed the claim they did not say the person was or was not insured.They denied my claim but He would not tell me anything . They knew who it was because I gave... View More
If so, what led up to that experience, and how did you do it?
answered on Jul 25, 2024
A Massachusetts attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for a week. People do it all the time nationwide. A common cause is seeking lower premiums with other carriers. Another common reason is that people could be dropped by their carriers. Good luck
Told state farm to choose a select service shop since they should know the best ones. First shop not accepting tow ins.2nd shop chosen was never told car was there, discovered on their lot a week later without the key. Was not taking state farm tow ins. I was required to drive 81 miles both ways to... View More
Told state farm to choose a select service shop since they should know the best ones. First shop not accepting tow ins.2nd shop chosen was never told car was there, discovered on their lot a week later without the key. Was not taking state farm tow ins. I was required to drive 81 miles both ways to... View More
I am trying to understand if UNUM has the power to interpret the terms of the policy freely. Specifically, if a glossary term is defined in the policy, do they have the power to interpret that term how they want to determine eligibility.
The policy certificate states the the benefits are... View More
My auto financing contract shows that I paid $4,000 down when I only paid $2,000 down doesn't that change my finance charges total cost of financing and is that fraud or misinterpretation can I just send the vehicle back and find another dealership? Arkansas state laws would pertain
Insurance company did not pay full amount of hail damage claim. Contingent fee attorney I signed with in July 2023 withdrew representation in May 2024 after insurance company made payment (1/3 of what was expected) in April 2024. Recommended I file a small claims case. I live in Centennial, CO. I... View More
The company that completed the electrical repair/install stated that "According to Georgia code and in order to guarantee the install/repair services they MUST install smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, which were hardwired with battery backup. The insurance company adjustor denied this install... View More
I don’t have insurance on my car, as I haven’t been driving it for over a year. I got it running again but there’s a broken window on it. Once I get insurance, will the insurance company make a fuss about me wanting them to cover it? Because it will look like I just got insurance just so I... View More
I didn’t even have it a week and it turns out the car was in an accident
Long-term disability was approved and after almost 2 years they discontinued insurance with no notice. That discontinued for me and the family. The company has not told me why or how this happened. The insurance company does not know why or how. I keep getting a runaround with no insurance that is... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2024
A Kentucky attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If you could demonstrate that the termination was tied to a reluctance to honor a disability claim, you might have elements of bad faith there. You'd need to demonstrate that the termination of coverage was... View More
My insurance dropped me after spending 30 years with them. The insurance agent did some questionable things before being dropped. First my son drove off with a gas nozzle still in tank the gas pump caught on fire. He ran in looking fir a fire extension not one available that worked. Then he put... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2024
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you're able to discuss state-specific law with a local attorney, the short answer is that nationwide, carriers will almost always provide the policyholder with notice of a claim. Your question about suing -... View More
May 7th 2024 tornado in Saint Joseph County Michigan I'm not getting help or anything from the insurance company except for excuses
answered on Jul 16, 2024
If you file your insurance claim, the insurance company has obligations -- mandated by the state -- to reply, and to be "on the clock" in processing your claim. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
First, you are dealing with a property insurance claim if this is related to... View More
We have a 19-year old son who has his own insurance on a paid off car that is titled to a trust that solely has the vehicle in the trust (vehicle trust). However, he lost his job is now not able to pay for insurance. We would like to know if we add our son to our insurance policy and the car... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2024
No, it is unlikely that you could be held liable for having him on your insurance. Liability normally results from negligent action on the part of a driver, not co-insured such as you would be.
I'm currently undergoing chemotherapy and have continued to work. Community North Anderson MD Cancer Center in Indianapolis is where I went for a second opinion and began treatment. They are taking every penny, and continue to do so even though my out of pocket has been met.
answered on Jul 26, 2024
An Indiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. A starting point could be to review the policy for any express provisions regarding mammograms. If they are not explicitly mentioned, your physician could be an ally there in terms of determining whether your... View More
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