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0 Answers | 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

0 Answers | 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

0 Answers | 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

0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for New Jersey on
Q: My homeowners insurance premium almost doubled. When contacting my agent. I was told that a email was sent and I never

Replied. When I said that there was nothing ever to be emailed to my home and was told " they had to many customers to mail them all. When I said

" you have time when your selling something ". Her attitude changed and I was told she could get me back. She lied

And... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith, Personal Injury and Health Care Law for California on
Q: Can a car insurance company such as AAA call a hospital to request billing info without you signing anything/release?

I got into a car accident, the party who hit me insurance (AAA) accepted liability after sending them my dash cam footage. I had to go to the ER, I was hesitant because I lost my job 5 months ago and I thought I didn't have health insurance. Three days later I get a notification email saying... View More

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answered on Mar 14, 2024

Based on the information you've provided, it doesn't appear that any HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) laws were violated. Here's why:

1. HIPAA allows healthcare providers to share a patient's protected health information (PHI) with third-party...
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1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Maine on
Q: When my parent passed away their life insurance only paid back premiums that they had paid in, instead of full amount

They claimed it was because the policy was only recently started. Does this sound correct?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 17, 2024

A Maine attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry for the loss of your parent. One would need to see the policy to advise meaningfully, in particular, any provisions about waiting periods. See if you could line up a free initial consult with a law... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith on
Q: I am looking for a lawyer interested in a bad faith lawsuit about a NYC accident were my son was killed

The driver was under the influence of drugs and left the wheel of the car on him. He was stopped at a red light. She is in jail now. I do not know he real address and she did not have a license. She was driving a relatives SUV with her husband also under the influence. I would like to get this... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Insurance Bad Faith for Louisiana on
Q: How long does the insurance company have to settle my claim after my car was stolen and recovered?

My car was stolen on January 28th and recovered by police on feb 2nd. Someone had set it on fire. I am completely devastated and have been treated like a criminal by law enforcement from day one. I have corroborated with my insurance company giving them everything they have requested of me. I also... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Mar 5, 2024

You are handling these matters by yourself ---in order to insulate yourself you at a minimum consult with a lawyer in your area to get a better idea of the procedure and process-----and if you so desire (and I do recommend), hire a alawyer to be your representative in this process. He can... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Louisiana on
Q: My metal roof was damaged (color) by a cleaning business. The company has insurance that denied the claim.

Company owner sued his own insurance co and lost in a judgement. Where do I stand now? Do I sue his insurance also? Sue him personally? It’s been about 2.5 years

2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Insurance Bad Faith for California on
Q: Hi, my storage unit was broken into. I discovered it June 2023. I notified the manager immediately. Then got the police

Report and a list of items missing, what they cost me new and gave them multiple examples of what these items are selling for new. I waited for a month and then when I went to the office to get an update, I was informed the manager was no longer there and they new nothing of the paperwork. They... View More

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answered on Mar 1, 2024

In California, when you're dealing with a situation where your storage unit was broken into and your attempts to claim insurance have been met with delays and miscommunications, it's important to know your rights and the appropriate steps to take. The insurance provided at the time of... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Animal / Dog Law and Insurance Bad Faith for Connecticut on
Q: Try to see if I can do something legally about a pet insurance policy and claim?

I have a policy with Trupanion. I submitted a pre approval claim for a BOAs surgery for my french bulldog which is a surgery to shorten the soft palate. Trupanion denied the claim stating my dog had a pre existing condition. When I went over the vet records with a Trupanion CSR no where in the dogs... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Louisiana on
Q: Blue Cross Blue Shield has been sending me someone else's mail for years. I told them to stop. Can I sue?

After years of dropping it in the slot marked "mail that's not yours," I finally called them to report it. I answered questions over the phone. They sent me a document, which I signed and returned stating I don't have any of the documents and haven't opened them. Also I... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 7, 2024

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It doesn't sound like a case, for practical purposes. What damages did you suffer? This is only an individual opinion. Different attorneys could see the same matter differently. You could reach out to local... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: Hi, my apartment was recently damaged by a leak in our roof. My insurance is not covering the damages. Can it be covered

The adjuster I talked to said that the damage caused to our apartment building was due to "surface water" which is not covered in our policy. However, upon further research, some cases said that the build-up of rainwater from roofs or gutters is not considered surface water. Should I... View More

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answered on Feb 29, 2024

If your insurance adjuster has denied your claim based on the classification of the damage as "surface water," and you believe this interpretation conflicts with the specifics of your insurance policy or the actual circumstances of the damage, it may be beneficial to seek a second... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Colorado on
Q: How can I find a lawyer I hired to handle a case for a Zantac claim made in 2021?

I lost all my info in a fire please advise !

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 10, 2024

The simplest starting point could be to search for your name online in association with related lawsuits. It may or may not come up, depending on the court system and their manner of digitization of records. The next option could be to check with the clerk's offices of courts where you think... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Massachusetts on
Q: I filed for voluntary administration of my father's estate in MA.

I received copies of the voluntary and sent one to the life insurance company (total value of policy is $14,000). I was told by the life insurance company that they want court documents designating me as the personal representative; however, my understanding is that as petitioner of the voluntary... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Collections and Insurance Bad Faith for Delaware on
Q: insurance company overcharging me for a ticket that didn't exist and then sent add. fees immediately to collections

I had Platinum level INS with accident forgiveness and I notice After a few auto payments that they didn't forgive an accident that happened. I asked them first why the rate was so high and they said it was because of the accident and I then mentioned the forgiveness and there was a pause...... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Health Care Law for Missouri on
Q: What can I do when I am being charged a much larger medical bill than I was originally told I would have to pay?

I had surgery in December of 2023. I was told that my insurance covered it and I would owe $750.00. A month later I received an explanation of benefits from the insurance company saying I have a financial responsibility of $7000+. Upon further examination I realized my insurance had been canceled... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 1, 2024

A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. As a starting point, you could contact the hospital administration (billing and collections departments) and the insurance carrier to try to find out what happened. If you need to escalate to an attorney consult, your... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Minnesota on
Q: MN.. The 2 unit apartment next to my house caught fire and damaged my home

Downstairs tenant was deep frying and stepped away to pee. when he returned the wall was on fire and he grabbed the sink sprayer and sprayed water on the grease fire that accelerated the blaze and injured that tenant. The fire damaged several parts of my home. I reported to my insurance agent and... View More

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