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1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Defense and Probate for Tennessee on
Q: Can my grandpa file a claim against my deceased grandma's estate for our insurance policies?

My grandmother owned life insurance policies on my grandpa and myself. We want to cash them out because they are horrible policies. They were supposed to transfer ownership to my grandpa but never did after we filled out the paperwork. Now they are saying we need all of my grandmother's heirs... View More

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answered on Apr 1, 2020

You did not state this, but it sounds like your grandmother has passed and there are things still in her name, such as these life insurance policies. You should contact a probate attorney to help you with getting those assets retitled. The type of process that will be needed will depend on more... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts, Federal Crimes and Insurance Bad Faith for Tennessee on
Q: Can I sue an insurance company for being added to a policy without my consent

Just found out my crazy recent ex has me on her automobile insurance. First of all I don't even have a driver's license second of all nobody talk to me I never signed anything nor did anyone get my consent can I sue the insurance company? I have the insurance card with my name on it and... View More

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answered on Mar 6, 2020

As to the auto policy, you probably have no cause of action since you have no damages at this time. Unless it is provable it hurt your credit rating or something, there is no case. You could file a Declaratory Judgment action to get your name off, but you should just call the Carrier and complain.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Personal Injury for Tennessee on
Q: Can you bring cause against another party for inflicting deliberate and forced psychological damages?

I was held against my will at a local hospital for weeks while they drained my insurance and abused me. The hospital doctors used all sort of claims and lies to keep me there under a psychiatric hold. This removed all my rights as a patient as well as my civil rights. I believe they did this... View More

Bennett James Wills
Bennett James Wills
answered on Feb 3, 2020

More facts would be required to evaluate your issues. Consult local counsel to determine what, if any, claims you may have.

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Tennessee on
Q: Do u have to send a demand letter for bad check in state of Tennessee
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 1, 2020

For the best guidance, you could check with a Tennessee attorney. But your question remains open for five weeks. As a general matter in most any jurisdiction, you could simply make a written request. It doesn't need to be a demand letter, particularly if it is a business entity with which you... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Tennessee on
Q: How soon after being late on car insurance can they cancel your policy?

I've been with Progressive over 15 years. No accidents, no tickets and never late. Somehow I was late last month. I went to pay November early as I always do and it said canceled, I never received anything from them. They said they canceled because I was 15 days late. Due on 15th, claim they... View More

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answered on Nov 12, 2019

You need another Insurance Company today. Would you trust Progressive to honor a claim now? Unless you had an accident, forget about it. You have no cause of action.

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Tennessee on
Q: I paid an insurance agent to help me with medical insurance.

I received notice that my medical insurance premiums were going to almost double for 2018 even though I had no claims. Hired an insurance agent to help find affordable insurance. She informed us of gov assisted program to help pay insurance and asked us of our income of 2017 which was way lower... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 27, 2019

This is something a Tennessee attorney could answer best because insurance is generally governed by state law. But your post remains open for three weeks. As a general matter, it's difficult to say without seeing all the paperwork, particularly the inclusion of provisions outlining the nature... View More

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Q: Attorney for Allstate and at fault driver has been delaying my case by lying saying she's out of the country.

I stopped medical treatment in August of 2017 and the case has been delayed until March 2020. Can I bring separate claim against Allstate?

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answered on Oct 3, 2019

No, you have no contract with Allstate. The insurance co. is probably not a party, just representing their insured. You probably need an attorney who might file a Motion for Summary Judgment. I hope you have adequate proof of your medical damages.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for Tennessee on
Q: Can an auto insurer in TN deny claim 2 because it also requires repairing claim 1 which they denied?

Claim 2 would have required repairing the damage again had they paid the first claim. The car was safely and legally drivable despite body damage. I'm in Nashville.

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answered on Sep 30, 2019

Insurance companies refuse coverage like that all the time. Your only recourse is to sue for breach of the insurance contract. It may or may not be worth your while to hire a competent attorney.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts and Insurance Bad Faith for Tennessee on
Q: Do most insurance companies settle out of court
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 19, 2019

If you're talking in the realm of accidents, many settlements do take place out of court. It could all depend on the case. If both sides are more or less aligned on who is at fault, they agree on their figures for reasonable damages, then they will likely settle out of court. If they... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Tennessee on
Q: When your license gets suspended for not being insured Do they revoke all registrations in the vehicle owners possession

I was in an accident and i was uninsured. So i got a ticket and license suspended. Does this on affect the vehicle that was in the accident?Or does that include both of my vehicles?

Leonard Robert Grefseng
Leonard Robert Grefseng
answered on Jun 12, 2019

If I understand your question correctly, I think you misunderstand the difference between your LICENSE and the vehicle REGISTRATION. these two things are not the same. Your license is for you only- it is the authorization that you can legally drive a vehicle ( ANY vehicle, even one you don't... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Tennessee on
Q: I was involved in accident the guys insurance company is telling me I'm 20% at fault. He got a ticket for the accident.

He was ticketed for straddling lanes and improper lane change. I'm I responsible for getting my vehicle repaired as I'm being given the run around by his insurance company. I was also told I'd be responsible for 20% of a rental or cab fees.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Dec 16, 2018

This is why you need to contact a lawyer after a crash. This sounds like the usual insurance baloney where they try to say you are 10,20.30% at fault based on---well, it's an "accident" so it's no-one's fault (until they are trying to soak you for contribution).

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Tennessee on
Q: Is it legal for an insurance company to cancel the homeowners policy because our roof is nearing the end of its life?

We just closed on the home and have gotten several professional opinions in writing that our roof is fine and even has several years left.

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answered on Jun 18, 2018

Your question has nothing to do with real property. Besides the roof condition, you must read your Insurance Policy. That Contract will control your rights. In the mean time find another Carrier now. Non Insurance is a Default under your Deed of Trust. It is very doubtful that after you get... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Tennessee on
Q: Can a insurance company send a summons 2 years after a wreck in 2016 when my insurence company didn’t contact me?

I had a accident in 2016 on a wet road and at fault for sliding across the road into another vehicle. I had insurance at the time and wasn’t notified that I would be in a lawsuit for the car I hit. This lawsuit was sent 2 years later but filed in 2017 4 days from making the accident a year old.... View More

Thomas Walter Tucker
Thomas Walter Tucker
answered on Mar 27, 2018

If you had car insurance at the time of the accident, contact your insurance company to let them know of the lawsuit. They should protect you pursuant to the policy, which would include an attorney. If you did not have valid car insurance, you are on your own but should consider contacting an... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith and Traffic Tickets for Tennessee on
Q: If I went to traffic school for a failure to yield accident am I still responsible for the other cars damages?

When I told the judge I wanted to fight the failure to yield left he gave me the option of going to traffic school since it was my first accident. The other cars insurance is now asking me to pay 5,000 dollars in damage. My car had more damage and my quote was way less then $5000. My insurance is... View More

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Feb 6, 2018

Going to driving school may impact your ticket. But it doesn't impact who is at fault in the accident- unless you were found guilty. Then it might be admissible as to fault. I am assuming you pled not guilty and received diversion if you attended driving school.

You and your...
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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Health Care Law and Insurance Bad Faith for Tennessee on
Q: we have been divorced 14 years. He says he cannot get health insurance this year. i have to because he cannot qualify.

It is in the divorce decree that he maintains health insurance.Do i pick up the insurance since he is claiming he cannot?

Leonard Robert Grefseng
Leonard Robert Grefseng
answered on Jan 9, 2018

Your question does not specify, but I assume this health insurance is for minor children? If he provides documentation that he has been turned down/does not qualify, then I would purchase substitute insurance. ( Its always better to have some health insurance in the event of unforseen medical... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Tennessee on
Q: Car was in an accident now the person at faults insurance company refuses to fix damages. What do I do?

I got into an accident no fault of mine. The other persons insurance company looked at my car and is now refusing to pay to have it fixed, or totaled whichever needs to happen. They said due to previous damage, that I was unaware of because when I financed the car, I was given a clean Carfax,... View More

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Oct 19, 2017

You may have to bring a lawsuit against them to make the insurer pay for the damage. You can turn the claim in to your insurer to have the car repaired and your insurer may pursue the other company as well as your deductible.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith, Libel & Slander and Personal Injury for Tennessee on
Q: How to sue my ex girlfriend for damages to another car in an accident, stealing and totally my car, the person suing me

I was in the hospital at the time of the accident and she found and stole my spare key to my car and ending up totaling it

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 9, 2017

If you had insurance that should cover the suit. Even if they say they aren't covering the event,you are being sued and they should cover you, and get you an attorney. That's what you pay insurance for. They will go after your girlfriend.You can also sue her for the loss of your car but... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Insurance Bad Faith for Tennessee on
Q: What can I do about hit and run?

Was gently rear-ended while driving on a busy but narrow 2 lane road. I pulled into a nearby driveway thinking the person who hit me would follow. He drove on by but I got his license tag. I examined the car and there was damage. Didn't know what to do so headed home and then called the... View More

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answered on Aug 17, 2017

You can identify the driver and the vehicle. This is a crime. Call back to talk to a desk sergeant, to see why no one has called you back.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Insurance Bad Faith, Consumer Law and Small Claims for Tennessee on
Q: Can I take a moving company to small claims court for non-delivery of shipment?

I recently re-located from MD to TN. I hired a moving company to ship some household items to TN that were picked up on June 26 in MD. Per the company's written delivery schedule, items should be delivered between 1- 14 days. It has been 32 days since they were pick up and still no delivery.... View More

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Jul 28, 2017

You can take them to court. But look at your contract. There may be some requirement that you arbitrate, or submit the matter to mediation first. I would suggest you contact the moving company and tell them you are giong to contact the police / district attorney as to his if the furniture is not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Insurance Bad Faith and Car Accidents for Tennessee on
Q: I was involved in an accident with a motorcyclist. My insurance company left me under-insured though they knew about my

assets because they were covering them. Can I sue my insurance company to pay what I've been sued for? To add insult to injury, they provided me with a lawyer who did not defend me and was responsible for browbeating me into signing away all I have.(my home) in a mediation. I'm 85... View More

Mr. James Charles Wright
Mr. James Charles Wright
answered on Jul 28, 2017

You should make an appointment and see a lawyer. There are a lot of details that would have to be discussed before an answer could be given. Tennessee has a short statute of limitations - so don't wait. Most lawyers will do an initial consultation for free.

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