answered on Oct 16, 2022
An Illinois attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could speak with attorneys who handle property & casualty insurance matters. You could also reach out to general civil litigation law firms and ask if homeowners insurance falls under their area of... Read more »
I sold my car years ago and use rental cars for work so I don’t have my own personal insurance besides on my credit card. I had always thought that rental car companies legally had to have state minimum coverage on their vehicles. How do I fight this?
(Update #2): Providing a second... Read more »
answered on May 13, 2022
Please don't say that you thought car rental companies were obligated to provide insurance. They all DO provide insurance as a DEFAULT.
The application requires you to SPECIFICALLY DECLINE insurance coverage and additionally makes you sign or initial that choice. Additionally, rental... Read more »
I presented my insurance card to the States Attorney office's and that is when i found out my insurance has lapsed. Now he is the one introuble. I have since then insured my vehicle thru a different company. What are we looking at
answered on May 2, 2022
Go to court with him along with proof you have insurance now. They will give you court supervision (protecting the license), although they will require him to carry SR 22 for a period of time.
i was not insured at the time of accident
answered on Mar 18, 2022
On your facts, you are not liable. Rather, the car that struck you is liable for the property damage to your vehicle, any injuries that you or your passengers sustained, any property damage to the car that you were forced into and any personal injury that the driver or any of the passengers of the... Read more »
I got a 3k check from my car insurance, repair shop was supposed to charge me it plus $500 deductible from my end. They only charged me $500 total and are just now asking for the check.
I live near Chicago, Illinois . Thanks lol
answered on Feb 3, 2022
Well, its your lucky day. The amount of check from the insurance was based upon an estimate of damage provided to them by their adjuster or an outside body shop. The fact that the body shop charged you less in the end should not change the amount of the check from the insurance. If the check is... Read more »
answered on Jan 29, 2022
Your father had a contract with the life insurance company that requires them to pay the benefits of the policy to the person he named as the beneficiary. They won't make an independent determination of the wisdom of your father's choice. Furthermore, if they gave the proceeds to you,... Read more »
Had shoulder surgery and still having problems from it and I have a long painful scar and nerve damage now can the hospital be liable for my problems after surgery,loss of grip nerve pains from my shoulder to my hand
answered on Oct 23, 2020
Much depends when, where, and most importantly whether your nerve damage was caused by a deviation from the standard of care during this surgery. It's impossible to know the answer to the last point without a thorough review of your hospital records, your operative report, and post-operative care.
My wife was given a speeding ticket and at the same time cited for not having insurance. This was the only offense of driving without insurance, and she didn't get into an accident. Everything I've read said that this is not punishable by jail time, but when she was pulled over the... Read more »
answered on Sep 6, 2020
Driving without insurance will result in a fine and suspension of the drivers license. If the vehicle was insured but the insurance card was not in the vehicle or able to be accessed through an App, then being proof of insurance to Court and the ticket should be dismissed.
They said they didn't light the fire. The location of the large fire pile is only 15 feet from my shed. Will county is supposed to be 50 feet from neighboring structures
answered on Jul 6, 2020
If your neighbor was responsible for the fire you describe and it ultimately caused damage to your property then the neighbor would be responsible for paying the cost of the damage to your shed. If the neighbor did not actually start the fire, but was aware that there was a fire, then they would... Read more »
answered on Feb 17, 2020
Generally speaking, TOD means "Transfer on Death," and STA means "Securities Transfer Association." Your question remains open for four weeks; for a meaningful explanation of these terms, you should consider consulting with an attorney knowledgeable in probate/estate law, more... Read more »
I escrow my homeowners insurance and my mortgage company didn’t pay my homeowners insurance and now I have a leak in my kitchen. I tried resolving the issue with my mortgage company but they are not being responsive. What can I do? They still have not paid my homeowners insurance and have not... Read more »
answered on Jan 10, 2020
Gather all the paperwork involving your situation and take it to an attorney. It's likely the mortgage company can be persuaded to do the right thing, or sued if they don't.
My home was burgularized while i am out of state and my insurer refuses to give me shelter or access to the. Reports to get a contractor to look at the damages. I am asked to complete and sign a pre printed inaccurate sworn affidavit ,send utility bills& travel itenerary. I am still out of town... Read more »
answered on Nov 17, 2019
It looks like something in the investigation of your claim triggered suspicion on the part of your insurance carrier. It would be difficult for an attorney to make a meaningful assessment without investigating the loss and the carrier's handling of the claim in detail. It could be worthwhile... Read more »
My auto insurance has denied my claim for property damage and rescinded my policy due to misrepresentation and false warranties.
answered on Nov 11, 2019
If you are correct about your misrepresentations, your insurance is probably within its rights to refuse payment and to cancel you.
Life insurance threw job, got fired, claim denied. Talked to old employer about it they said they filed appeal. Talked to insurance , they say old employer didn't file. I got letter from old employer stating that I was denied life insurance due to my husband being on hospice and a check that I... Read more »
answered on Oct 29, 2019
I'm sorry for the loss of your husband and this difficult ordeal. There is no simple answer here. As a starting point, you can gather records of all correspondence, including matters concerning the insurance denial, employer's appeal, original application, and everything else you have and... Read more »
suffered severe injuries?
answered on Oct 15, 2018
It isn’t uncommon for carriers in such cases to defend their position rather than to concede and pay the damages you seek. Consult with an Illinois personal injury attorney who could examine the facts of your accident, your injuries, and the no-pay position, and advise you of your options, which... Read more »
the policy is under 2 years old so medical request was sent by insurance company but osf would not release them
answered on Sep 9, 2018
Something does not make sense to me. If you a new beneficiary, why does the Insurance Company need your friend's medical records. You would think that they would want your information.
That being said, a only the patient, or his/her legal representative, may inspect and/or obtain a... Read more »
I was rear-ended and the other person's insurance accepted full liability. However, the amount they will only pay for body shops in their network or send a check for the cost of their estimate, which is about $400 less than what my body shop estimates for the repairs. Their estimate is based... Read more »
answered on Sep 8, 2018
Based on your own discussion, it sounds if you do have choice. They will send you a check that does not cover the entire cost based on your choice of body shop. Let me recommend that you use one of the shops in their network, so you will have nothing out-of-pocket. I believe you know that this... Read more »
-- the other person's insurance company still has to pay for my repairs, right?
answered on Apr 2, 2018
If they don't, small claims court or your own insurance are options
I have messages and witnesses that will say she was going to give me almost 4,400 and now has stopped talking to me and has not sent any money to me. I live in chicago il she lives in evansville in. Is there any way to recover the money she promised me
answered on Mar 5, 2018
Probably not, unless (a)you were named as a beneficiary of the policy, or (b)she agreed to give it to you in exchange for something from you. Since you didn't mention these, it seems they don't apply.
Instead, it sounds like your sister promised to make you a $4,300 gift but... Read more »
Pioneer Adjusting Firm (didn't no there contractors too) did a claim on damages to my house (expected inside from old leaky roof). I told the guy who came out here and got me signed up for the adjustment, that I was only looking to collect the money for the damages done to the house,... Read more »
answered on Feb 14, 2018
Based on the facts provided, it seems that you contracted with Pioneer Adjusting Firm to perform what is called public adjusting services. There are strict rules and regulations that govern the manner in which public adjusters can do business in Illinois, and it sounds as though there may have... Read more »
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