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I own a cleaning business and a contractor wants me to do some work but before the give me access to properties they said I had to pay for the temporary refundable surety tax insurance. They said they wouldn't accept the business insurance I have
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answered on Oct 22, 2024
It’s wise to approach this situation with caution. Temporary refundable surety tax insurance isn’t a common requirement in standard business practices. Legitimate contractors typically rely on standard insurance policies to ensure coverage and compliance.
Paying for an unfamiliar... View More 
State Farm determined value of car. A State Farm claim rep called me and send they are emailing documents that need signatures (limited POA). I have not signed any documents yet. Despite this, the State Farm claim rep has already paid the financier (lien holder) without our knowledge. Irregardless... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2024
She should not take any actions on your behalf without your consent. It is not clear to me if this was a single car accident or if someone else was involved? But that can also have implications.
Roof company manager onsite when incident occurred. Told homeowner not to worry bcuz His roof company has insurance for incidents like this. Roofer threw shingle down into backyard that hit pipe attached to back of kitchen wall. Pipe bust from shingle resultin to house floodin. Roofer called... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2024
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Final check should identify the claimant it is payable to - it sounds like you have more than one claim going on here, between water damage from pipe and roof damage from hail. Ask the carrier. In terms of a... View More
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
My employer has not handled my paper work in a timely manor which is causing me issues with pay and insurance for short term and medical payments. Going to lose all of my benefits due to neglance on my employer! Life ins included! Can never get them to talk to me always answering machine ! I... View More
answered on May 30, 2023
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You can find attorneys who handle such insurance matters. But if it's a large reputable insurance company with a customer service department, you could first reach out to them. Good luck
Liberty life was ins company the ins man was out at my house 4 days later with a check. For. 50,000For me .n had me sign a paper. it was suppose to double cause of a accident. He aurged with me. That it wasnt a family policy. It was thou . i wrote letters to main office to the chief supervisor n... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2022
If your coverage applied for the underlying policy, it is likely that it applied for all provisions not just some. However, you need to have an attorney review the full policy, and any correspondence from the insurance company.
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.
What can I do? I just received the notice a few days ago
answered on Aug 16, 2022
Ask your insurance agent, or if there has been a defense attorney assigned to you by your insurance company, ask that attorney what that means. Your insurance company is going to provide an attorney for you at no extra charge to frfff we no a possible lawsuit. It sounds like you may not have enough... View More
When the accident happen, my boss and I check to make sure nobody was hurt. We waited until firefighters arrived and we proceeded to give my licenses and his insurance cards. According to the state trooper my boss didn’t have insurance. Which my boss gasped and didn’t know why. He immediately... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2022
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry about your accident; I hope you are okay. In terms of liability, the other vehicle could choose to pursue recovery through their uninsured motorist protection - but that could be up to them.... View More
Me and my wife was in an car accident uninsured she was driving we both on title and registration the DMV won't accept our sr22 cause it's not in my name
answered on May 20, 2021
The answer depends. In South Carolina, an insured is any named insured and in home resident relative unless that relative is a named excluded driver on the policy, but of course other rules apply at that time. You should consult an attorney who handles auto accident litigation.... View More
A sprained right arm. 25/50/25 in south Carolina car was totaled out . Any settlement suggestions haven't even had PT yet and they accept liability
answered on Jun 14, 2020
Before you settle your claim, I highly suggest you at least have a brief consultation with a local attorney. Most should be willing to give you advice on an hourly basis if you want to try and handle settlement negotiations on your own (although, I don't recommend that generally).... View More
I had to file a lawsuit against two drivers that collided with eachother. I was at the red light when they hit each other and ended up hitting my car. Both of their insurance companies are disagreeing on the liability so my car is a total loss and has not been replaced and my medical bills are... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2020
Some people actually send the discovery requests with the complaint when it gets served. I would suggest waiting until they file an answer, wherein they will probably deny everything, and then send the interrogatories, request for production of documents and anything else you might want to send... View More
After my brother was killed in a motorcycle accident, his insurance notified me that his policy had been canceled. They told me there was insufficient funds in his bank account to make the initial payment and I would not be able to reinstate the policy. When I called the bank, there was no evidence... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2016
It's not clear--if it's cancelled after that doesn't matter--it sticks as of the time of the crash. They can cancel the minute later and there is still coverage.If someone else was involved or it was a bike issue, then you need to speak with a member of the South Carolina Trial... View More
They are denying an MRI and stating the reason as being that I've already had one (I haven't). This has been going on for 3 months. For the last month they have denied me my pharmacy benefits for no reason, and after 26 calls and TEN HOURS on the phone with them, they still haven't... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2015
It could be bad faith. Contact a local insurance bad faith lawyer for a free consultation.
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