My bathroom ceiling is dripping meriatic acid due to an upstairs neighbor pouring it down the drains. The entire apartment filled with smoke due to the chemical reaction when in contact with metal. What is the protocol for a situation like this? Is it the landlords responsibility to provide us with... View More 
answered on May 13, 2020
Your landlord should fix the issue. Your first step should be to let your landlord know so they can fix it.
My wife's condition is dire. She is in near constant pain and takes a lot of morphine. Novavirus restrictions have added to the anxiety. The insurance company has to make an exception in her case. Can you help?
answered on Apr 20, 2020
If you qualify for Medicaid, you can apply for that. You can also sign up for Obamacare exchange coverage at New York State of Health. But you are going to have to pay.
answered on Dec 7, 2018
Bad faith law is governed by state law. Depending on your jurisdiction there may be avenues to pursue through the state or ultimately through litigation. Many insurance lawyers will speak with you at no cost to give you some idea of your options and avenues to pursue.
answered on Oct 29, 2018
Third-party bad faith consists of actions on the part of someone else’s insurance carrier. It is distinguished from first-party bad faith, where the conduct involves someone’s own insurance carrier.
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can I do?
answered on Sep 15, 2018
It isn’t stated what type of loss the non-reimbursement involves, or if non-payment involves a deductible. In some cases, when an insurance carrier issues a denial, it lists available options. These include litigation, arbitration, or complaint with the Department of Insurance. In other cases, a... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2018
If by approved you mean that there is a court order by a judge, the order could stipulate a time period for payment. If you mean settled, then it could depend on how quickly third-party liens (if applicable) are identified and lienholders (medical providers, government agencies that paid health... View More
My agent has now retired since. Now the agent assigned to me gives me a call and says the cost of insurance has gone up and there is going to be a change in my premium. I thought you paid 1 amount for whole life and that never changes. Why now after my first agent retires I get a call asking for... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2018
Your policy governs. Call the actual insurance company. Ask for the legal counsel's office.
me ...I have been paying homeowners on all and it has come to my attention that the agent did not put my name on the policies ...is she liable for not correcting this and can I get the money I paid in premiums on policies that she still kept in my fathers name for some reason reimbursed to me..I... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2018
I don't fully understand your situation, but if there was an underwriting mistake or omission, whether because of the agent or otherwise, as a result of which you are not an insured when you ought to have been an insured, you might have avenues to pursue.
Car insurance rep collecting the money but Insurance company says i have no insurance and owed money.
answered on Apr 27, 2018
Report it to the New York State Attorney General ASAP.
I already went under a procedure and I received no written notification of this nor was their any paperwork describing benefits or what happens after you leave the job. I had a verbal agreement (and some texts) with the manager saying I at least had a month but now I have a bill over $2,000. I... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2018
You have a claim against your employer. For $2000 it is small claims. You can bring it yourself.
Hubby says this rate will lock in forever.
He's 65 now
answered on Jul 18, 2017
Talk to a financial advisor. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2017
You can report insurance violations to the NY Dept of Insurance. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and... View More
Geico informed my husband that once he submits his son paycheck with a new address, they will remove him. Now they are saying he resides to close to our address, what legal language is needed to have Geico car insurance remove him. He doesn't live with us since August 2016, he has NC drive... View More
answered on Mar 27, 2017
Review your situation and insurance contract with a lawyer. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/... View More
I then filed a claim with my insurance company and they are now canceling my policy as they claim that my policy was the wrong one for the property and it should have been owner-occupied although I'm pretty sure I stated from the beginning that I did not live there and the place was rented at... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2017
It depends on the terms of your policy. Have a lawyer review it. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA,... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2016
Not sure that they do--depends on the travel. Suggest you contact a member of the NYState Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consults.
Arrested in 2014 for adwi, got dropped to dwai traffic violation. Took DDP course and assessment in 2015. Insurance just recently doubled plus added 3 points april 2016 when I thought that wouldn't happen due to completed request of court and payments up to date. I have certificate of... View More
answered on May 6, 2016
The insurance company is just finding out about your violation.
Ive called gieco to find out why this is and how i could have gotten car out of dealer if it wasnt full coverage,they havent got back to me
answered on Feb 4, 2017
Review your insurance documents and agreements, especially your declarations page and related payment receipts. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law... View More
Me and my friend both a car together. I put $10,000 money down but we are both on the loan. I am the co-buyer and he is the primary buyer. The title, Registration and Insurance is under my name. Car was just purchased. He said he will call the bank and have them resend the title and registration to... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2015
This isn't a car accidents question.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is only general information. It is NOT legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal... View More
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answered on Jul 20, 2011
You should try contacting the New York State Insurance Department in New York City--that would be a good place to start.
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answered on May 5, 2011
You should contact the New York State Insurance Department, or you could also contact the New York State Attorney General's Office.
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