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Q: I filed production and interragotories against Wells Fargo but even after a motion to compell they will not answer

What do I file for the interrogatories. I need them to show the acts that were committed against me were illegal. Also i have requested to be put inthe Big Banks ForecloseFraud Settlement Deal and they know nothing of it can i motion for delay or dismissal until they evaluate me for this program.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 7, 2015

You asked this question nearly three years ago. When you have a pending foreclosure case, it is best to go speak with a local attorney. There are many things that you do not know about suits, and people generally need to have attorneys represent them because they do not know the rules or the... View More

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Q: CAN SHE GET HER MONEY BACK FROM HEARING AIDE DEALER. SHE HAS MEDICAL INSURANCE THAT PAID 500 TOWARDS IT
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 6, 2015

Has she asked the dealer? That might have been a good place to have started over two years ago.

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Q: If I know someone is commiting insurance fraud in Florida who do I tell?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 6, 2015

The police.

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Q: FL St. 222.13 states death benefits are exempt from Ch7; but, I have read life insurance benefits (upon death) are not.

FL Statute 222.13 states death benefits payable to a specific beneficiary are exempt; but, I have read that life insurance proceeds (upon death) paid to a beneficiary are not exempt. Are not Life Insurance proceeds a death benefit? Thank You.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 6, 2015

It depends upon the facts. You have not provided enough facts for a complete answer. You asked this over two years ago, and I hope you have found an answer by now.

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Q: Can i sue a pmi insurance company for forcing me into bankruptcy over a foreclosed house?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 5, 2015

If you could sue them, that would be known as a "chose in action" and the trustee in your bankruptcy would get the proceeds to pay to your creditors, most likely.

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Q: How long after reaching mmi does it take to reach a settlement?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 5, 2015

It depends upon the facts, ask your attorney.

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Q: What percentage does a lawyer take in a no win no fee accident claim
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 4, 2015

The standard contract is 33 1/3 percent if no suit is filed, and 40% and up if suit is filed.

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Q: I agreed to a comp settlement but now do not think it is my best choice do I have to go through with the settlement?

I have not yet signed the papers to the judge just the pre ones with mine and their lawers

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Aug 4, 2015

Ask your lawyer.

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Q: Can I call the DA Office myself?

I am in the U.S. Navy and I was arrested on base for a false insurance claim for a car accident I got in in February.I never meant to commit fraud and the other persons insurance paid for everything because it was his fault.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jul 29, 2015

Do not call the opponent in a criminal matter, let the attorney you hire do that.

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Q: An insurer denied my claim for credit protection insurance, stating I'm not full-time, although I have proof that I am.

This insurance was to pay my credit account in the event of disability. I became disabled, but despite repeated attempts to show that I am still a full-time employee there (although now on medical leave), they denied my claim. I have proof in the form of paychecks, a print screen of my full-time... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jul 29, 2015

You can sue them in small claims court but you cannot include damages for emotional distress.

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Q: How do you respond to an objection to claim of exemption affidavit?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Apr 18, 2015

You don't. You have already claimed the exemption. There probably has to be a hearing, and you would need to hire an attorney for that.

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Q: Our Homeowners Insurance was not going to pay a claim so we hired a Public Adjuster and he recommended a lawyer who

got us a $ but now the lawyer wants our insurance company to put the Public Adjuster on our check and he for a joint check but he is not on our policy??

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Apr 16, 2015

Speak with your lawyer about this.

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Q: In US, how do we know that a health insurance company is named in a lawsuit?

I work in claims and I would like to know how I can find, from a law suit complaint, if the health insurance company is asked to intervene or to protect its lien by itself? Any specific paragraph that explains this? Please assist.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Apr 16, 2015

I do not know what you are asking. More facts are needed. Discuss this with the company attorney.

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Q: What happens if I get a traffic ticket in some one else's car and they did not have insurance?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Apr 15, 2015

You get another ticket for not having proof of insurance. You didn't know that you have to have insurance for any vehicle you are driving?

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Q: Is it required that the beneficiary to a revocable living trust after the death of the settlor be provided an accounting
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 27, 2015

Whenever you have a legal problem like this, it is always best to go have a full discussion with an attorney.

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Q: My 21 yr old daughter was at fault in an accident. She owns her own car but is on my insurance plan.

How liable am I if the other parties damages exceed the maximum payout of 20k from my insurance company ?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 27, 2015

You would be responsible for the rest of the damages.

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Q: A piece of metal that is keyhole shaped was in a chicken sausage that my husband broke his tooth on.what do we do?

I called the company and they are sending me some paperwork from their insurance company. They want me to send the metal to them and e-mail pictures of my husbands broken tooth pieces. Should I send them the metal piece, if I take a picture of it ?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 27, 2015

No, you should not. What you should do is contact a personal injury attorney immediately.

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Q: If an ex wife is named as beneficiary what does the law say about this
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 27, 2015

Beneficiary of what? Insurance? Why is this question in Insurance defense?

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Q: possibly

I am beiing sued my insurance company will not represent me because we dispose of an ladder which became critical in the case. What are my options?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Jan 22, 2015

What are you asking here? It does not make much sense to me at all. I need to know a lot more facts than you have given.

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