Your current state is Ohio
I need to get my end of life documents( will, poa,etc) in order and I need to know can I exclude my spouse.
answered on Mar 13, 2024
A Tennessee attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. It may be because this doesn't really look like a Bad Faith matter, the category chosen. It is something that attorneys who practice in the "Probate" and "Estate Planning" sections would... View More 
For a class action law suit against a large insurance carrier, where it is not too difficult to surmise that what was improperly done to you, is done routinely with others as well, do you need to discover on your own, who some of those people are, and then contact them unexpectedly and try to have... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2024
Until you are able to check with attorneys who practice in Pennsylvania, you are correct. It can be difficult to put together a class action lawsuit. Not because of the legal theories - the same laws apply conceptually that apply to individual lawsuits. But there is the administrative burden of... View More
To Remove it from my record-driving my rate up more than it should be-the agent got angry at me because when she refused to file the claim in the beginning I had to speak to her boss who also got angry with me for trying to file the claim-so I guess they got even with me and they refuse to remove... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. If the claim was reported, they made it part of the record - you could also try to learn how the claim will be treated. In some cases, carriers could deny on claims involving spouses or other family members. Good luck
We had a rare weather event where it got extremely cold for 3 days and the car sat outside (not confined) and im not sure what happened but now the car is leaking all the oil and antifreeze out of it. The car was not in use when this happened and has not had and mechanical failure, nor any wear... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2024
A South Dakota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. It looks like the policy excludes damages from freezing, which sounds like the source of damages here. You could review the policy and get the opinion of a mechanic. Good luck
Hi, my son totaled my vehicle that I still own money to the finance company, my son is excluded from driving the car, so AAA auto insurance refused to accept liability for the accident and won't pay for damages. I have gap insurance on the car, my question is wither the GAP will pay for the... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
In California, if your auto insurance refuses to pay for damages because a driver (in this case, your son) was excluded from the policy, GAP insurance typically does not cover the outstanding balance on the vehicle loan under these circumstances. GAP insurance is designed to cover the... View More
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
No legal options. Carrier can contract with or not. Get insurance elsewhere.
The driver, my ex-boyfriend just got all his medical took care of the lawyer paid and money in his pocket and I was told I’m sorry I don’t know how I can help you now because the other guys insurance company is incomplete bankruptcy. They forgot about my injuries when he turned everything in to... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2024
I'm sorry for your accident and ordeal. There are too many things to sort out here than can be addressed in a brief post. The best thing you can do is to arrange a free initial consult with an attorney. An experienced attorney could examine your matter in more detail - your injuries, the... View More
I shipped my car from state to state. At the time of picked up there driver did not provide any Bill of lading to be signed. When the carrier dropped the car off, there was damages to the car. The driver refused to provide a sign bill of lading. Can their insurance company refused my claim as the... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2024
The fact that the shipper did not give you written acknowledgement of the damage doesn't absolve your insurance company of liability. An affidavit from you should be sufficient.
My license is suspended, Nobody wants to insure my wife
answered on Feb 25, 2024
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question is remains open for four weeks. One option might be to check with the South Carolina Dept of Insurance, as well as entities that oversee consumer rights. Good luck
I was the victim in a motor vehicle accident while enrolled in Medicare and Pennsylvania Medicaid as my health insurance. I have zero co-pays, deductibles, and out of pocket fees. I know I have to repay both Medicare and Medicaid from my settlement. Under normal circumstances, “balance billing”... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2024
A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If you had an attorney on the case, they would be in the best position to answer this - from the case file records, they would probably know how this medical provider billed, their arrangement for payment,... View More
Denied my insurance claim on December 21st I was in car accident to make a long story. They wanted me to pay $2000 that put me homeless. I have no money right now. And the work that we needed to be done on my car. Hamp it on the side that the action is happening. And a refuse that 9 to 2 times... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2024
Our justice of the peace courts have jurisdiction over small claims where the amount in controversy does not exceed $20,000. The principal advantage of small claims court is that you do not need an attorney to file a lawsuit. Since you "have no money right now," this is probably your... View More
I have been mishandled lie too and am going thru mental anguish due to my own auto insurance company. It seems nobody will help me.
answered on Feb 21, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. You could supplement your searches with the "Find a Lawyer" tab above, which lists attorneys by region and practice area. You could also look into the attorney referral sections of local and state bar... View More
The collision shop deemed the car a total loss. However, there was NOTHING mechanically wrong with or damaged to the car.
answered on Feb 13, 2024
A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney about state-specific laws, in general, insurance companies could request titles if they're paying the owner a salvage value and taking the car.... View More
My car was hit while it was parked, and totaled by a Fred Loya insured driver. It was then towed, and stored at a tow yard. I was told by fred loya they would pay the fees of roughly 535$, and pick my car up. 15 days later I got a call from fred loya, saying they would only pay 440$ for the tow... View More
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answered on Jan 23, 2024
In situations like yours in California, dealing with an insurance company over towing fees can be challenging, but there are steps you can take. First, gather all communication records with Fred Loya Insurance, including any promises or agreements they made regarding the payment of towing fees.... View More
I was emailed that my policy was canceled for non-payment. After I sent then the docs showing it was paid in full months in advanced they realized the mistake on there end. Days later I was given other excuses. This caused my business to loose contracts, other funds, registration expired, revoked... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2024
A Georgia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It can be difficult to find counsel for bad faith claims. They aren't always clear-cut and they could involve conflicting testimony and versions of events. Law firms recognize the amount of attorney time that a... View More
All paperwork was completed and the swim spa was purchased before we knew it was being denied. Was told by insurance that they agreed they said they would pay for it, but we were given false information. They were denying the claim, even though they stated they were covering it.
answered on Feb 12, 2024
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. One option could be to challenge the denial, whether on your own or with the assistance of an attorney. If you could arrange a free initial consult, bring the denial and accompanying paperwork, an attorney would be... View More
I recently purchased a home for the first time. Today, six months later, we experienced heavy rainfall and there was a leak from the garage ceiling. I recently learned about a one-year seller’s insurance that could cover this, but I was not aware of it at the time of purchase. My agent, who... View More
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answered on Jan 22, 2024
Under California law, real estate agents owe a duty of care to their clients, which includes disclosing material information that could affect a client's decision-making in a real estate transaction. If your agent was aware of the seller's insurance that could cover such damages and... View More
Just want the negotiation of this claim to get settled. I paid my insurance premiums so I want them to pay within my policy limits.. but thinking a lawyer for me can get this moving faster.
answered on Jan 19, 2024
It isn't fully clear what's going on here from the brief description. If you and carrier are not able to come to an agreement on the value of the case, an attorney could advise better after learning about the liability, your damages, the policy, and other elements of the claim. Good luck
If you have a link to a source that answers this question or supports the answer, it would be super helpful.
answered on Jan 19, 2024
Yes both must exchange information. For example consider Texas Transportation Code Chapter 550
As of today 1-13-24 no payment has been paid. Is this considered not acting in good faith? Emails and calls are going unanswered.
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
Based on the limited information provided, it does not necessarily indicate bad faith on the part of your insurance company at this point. However, there are a few things you can consider:
- Review your policy to understand the claims process and typical timelines for payments. Many... View More
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