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answered on Jun 15, 2018
It depends on the language of the policy. You would have to read it, or have an attorney read it. This is a very poor idea. Please reach out to a mental health counselor, your pastor/priest, and/or family members. Suicide causes immense pain for your loved ones.... View More
I need to know my right as a victims of crime and understand how to get my medication and I feel the doctors using me as a person who deals with many issues and then we go round and round and find that the doctor is just a crazy doctor who using people for his own profit from the patients. I have... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2018
NEED MORE INFO
YOU MAY WANT TO CHANGE DOCTORS AND THEN REPORT THIS DOCTOR TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND MED BOARD IF YOU HAVE THE EVIDENCE
All insurance companies including landlord, roofing maintenance contractor and my own business insurance are passing the buck to each other.
Source was a cracked sky light and rain water entering the premises for 24 hours.
answered on May 29, 2018
For your own insurance company, you can either hire an attorney, or file a complaint with the State Insurance Commissioner. http://www.insurance.ca.gov/01-consumers/101-help/
If your landlord is in breach of the lease, you may have the right to withhold rent, or repair and deduct. Contact... View More
My pet insurance refuses to pay for my dog’s treatment because they claim he had a pre-existent condition,1 month before the insurance was active. This was NOT the case. The insurance is denying the claims because the doctor who is treating him now, wrote on the medical record that my dog had... View More
answered on May 23, 2018
The policy will define "pre existing condition". It probably doesn't require a pre existing diagnosis. However, in determining whether the insurer is accurately denying coverage, you have to examine the actual language of the policy.
My husband died recently. I filed a claim for Surviving Spouse benefits. My income is larger than his. The examiner stated I qualify however because of GOP windfall I do not qualify. I applied under my own record of SSA which I am getting my benefits now for the last 2 years. On my record the... View More
answered on May 13, 2018
The Government Pension Offset (GPO), reduces Social Security benefits paid to spouses or survivors when the spouse or survivor earned a pension from a government job that was not covered by Social Security. The GPO reduction is equal to two-thirds of the amount of the pension payment from... View More
What kind of lawyer should i look for I a have been trying for months to no avail and we need to get this settled and get a new car. My daughters car was totaled and she only had minor injuries. we are looking for help in getting the money for the car the insurance company has come back twice with... View More
answered on May 4, 2018
First problem is valuation--unless you can get someone to say your daughter's "classic" is worth more than book that's all you get.
She has an injury claim and that would be the driver, but sounds like you /she may not have documented the injury.
Contact a... View More
If I sue an Insurance Company that sold me a policy in California but their headquarters are in another state, do I pay their costs if I lose in Small Claims Court??
answered on May 3, 2018
The winning party can recover costs. That would include, for a defendant, the fee for filing an answer, and possibly a court reporter, if they requested one.
I have an attachment with the timeline.
answered on May 2, 2018
You haven't posted any details about your case. No one can evaluate without facts.
answered on Apr 27, 2018
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) published "Fair Claims Settlement Practice Regulations" under Title 10 of the California Code of Regulations.
Section 2695.5 sets out limits insurers must comply with when adjusting claims:
When an agent or other insurance... View More
- I feel like they are dragging their feet with my claim.
answered on Apr 6, 2018
Depends on the facts of the claim, the type of insurance policy, the amount of your claim, the proof you have submitted, the amount of your cooperation, whether you have an attorney, etc.
Hi I have a question. I was a car accident in a rental car I rented for spring break. My mom paid for CDW coverage, but it liability. I was seriously injured. But I had no liability. Would I have my license suspended? I'm in California BTW.
answered on Mar 12, 2018
Driving without insurance in California is a violation of California Vehicle Code Section 16020–16033.
First offense: Minimum fine of $100. Additional fees and penalty assessments will result in a total fine of about $450.
Second or subsequent offenses can result in fines totaling... View More
just rented a car thru TURO (at USA) and I had a BIG problem. 1. the car i rentd was located in Burbank CA and I live about 20min from it, when I got there the car was provided to me late and even dirty and the owner was not there so some1 else helpd giv me the car, so then i took it to a car wash... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2018
Your agreement with Turo will govern. You should read it.
Ordinarily, the renter is responsible for damage to the vehicle during the term of the rental. If you have liability or comprehensive coverage of your own, you should notify it of the claim. If you don't have that coverage,... View More
I hit a car at a market while backing out slowly and careful. I didn't have insurance. But there are circumstances leading. up to how this really happened. This was insurance fraud I was set up by the driver and another man.
answered on Jan 30, 2018
You would probably wait to get sued and defend yourself with evidence of the alleged fraud: photos of the cars, the parking lot, comparative quotes for repair of damage, witnesses, etc.
My truck was stolen from My driveway and involved in a hit and run. The insurance company told me that they can't cover it under the comprehensive but that it would be covered under collision but I would have to admit to a dui. Why would any insurance company tell someone to lie? I have called... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2018
Sounds like your insurance company doesn't believe you regarding the theft.
If you are unfairly denied the benefits under the policy, you sue the insurance company for bad faith.
I have head and throat cancer and I had surgery on my neck is messed up I had a feeding tube but the feeling too kept breaking so they took it out so now I drink two formulas to the put into a feeding tube and now that I drink it to the insurance company
say they won't cover it... View More
from a proof of loss policy i'm filling out.
answered on Jan 19, 2018
It sounds like if you have received payment from anyone for any of your losses, you would itemize those payments in that space, but it's hard to say without reading the entire document.
Completely ruining the neighbors driveway. What liability/risk do we have as homeowners of the new home that caused damage prior to our purchase? Appreciate any advice as we are first time buyers!
answered on Jan 12, 2018
This is a common legal question, and the answer is that the tree owner is liable under trespass and private nuisance theories (in most cases, at least). Whether you, as new property owner are liable, is something a a real estate attorney should be retained to evaluate. It may be something that... View More
the reason why he wants to withdrawal is because I have discovered issues regarding to his representation for example the defense attorney's are the same law firm where my attorney worked or works I don't know he said he work for them few years ago but I search his profile and seems like... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2018
You'll get better answer by calling some WC attorneys and speaking directly to them.
answered on Dec 19, 2017
Get a certified copy of the policy from your adjuster. Assemble all of the correspondence and emails to/from the adjuster. Assemble all of the items that constitute proof of your claim/damages. Call an attorney with experience in insurance matters.
answered on Dec 1, 2017
Ask for a copy of your claims file and a certified copy of your policy and have it reviewed by insurance coverage/bad faith counsel.
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