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1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Texas on
Q: I had a roofing company is threatening to put a lien on my house because the insurance company did not fully pay.

Their representative told me numerous times that I would only have to pay my deductible. The insurance company is not covering the water damage on the inside of the house. The roofing company has an outstanding balance of 16,000. They are requiring that I pay that amount or they will put a lien... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 28, 2024

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. An attorney consult might be a starting point in sorting this mess out - depending on your policy, the terms of releases signed by the company, their original work contract (and any change orders), your insurance... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith, Medical Malpractice, Small Claims and Workers' Compensation for Texas on
Q: can I file law suit for bad faith, pain and suffering , malpractice against an insurance carrier , intentional neglect

The claims management company, representing the insurance company, failed to provide a reasonable level of care for the treatment of a crush injury to the lower extremities. They did not offer suitable recovery or rehabilitation pathway that would be typical for a patient with similar injuries.... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 14, 2024

A claim for misrepresentation of the terms of the workers’ compensation insurance policy is really the only potential claim for bad faith by a workers compensation insurer in Texas. Your question does not indicate a misrepresentation concerning the terms of your workers' compensation... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Collections for Texas on
Q: There was a garage fire that melted my HELLCAT back in Sept of 2023. He had dropped the coverage to liability 4 days bef

Before the fire. There was still several days left in the month where the premium was paid already. They refused to pay for my car to be repaired and everything . But they have sent the insurance premium to the collection agency and have stated that the policy wasn't cancelled till January.... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 19, 2024

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Your question presents things that need to be sorted out for an attorney to advise meaningfully. Who is "he," the person who dropped your coverage? Why weren't you the one in dialogue with the carrier... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: I am in Texas--my wife was sideswiped --their insurance says she is 50% responsible. Our camera indicates he is at fault

We have liability only. Camera is hanging on loosely bc of sun--so it is swinging--but you can see by the stripes of the street she is stationary. They say she moved into lane and also say the camera shows she is stopped partially in the other lane--I think that's just the positioning of... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 18, 2024

You may be able to do small claims, depending on the PD figure and the limit in Texas small claims. I hope your wife is okay. Since the claim does not appear to involve bodily injury, you could decide if the size of the property damage claim justifies having an expert look at the film to offer an... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: I am in Texas--my wife was sideswiped --their insurance says she is 50% responsible. Our camera indicates he is at fault

We have liability only. Camera is hanging on loosely bc of sun--so it is swinging--but you can see by the stripes of the street she is stationary. They say she moved into lane and also say the camera shows she is stopped partially in the other lane--I think that's just the positioning of... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 13, 2024

An insurance company does not make "rulings." Its position may be that your wife is 50% responsible, but that is not a "ruling." If the amount in controversy is less than $20,000, you can sue the other driver in small claims court to secure a court ruling allocating the... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for Texas on
Q: I'm looking for a Lord to Sue my Insurance Company. Because on december twenty first I was in an accident and they

Denied my insurance claim on December 21st I was in car accident to make a long story. They wanted me to pay $2000 that put me homeless. I have no money right now. And the work that we needed to be done on my car. Hamp it on the side that the action is happening. And a refuse that 9 to 2 times... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jan 31, 2024

Our justice of the peace courts have jurisdiction over small claims where the amount in controversy does not exceed $20,000. The principal advantage of small claims court is that you do not need an attorney to file a lawsuit. Since you "have no money right now," this is probably your... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for Texas on
Q: I'm looking for a Lord to Sue my Insurance Company. Because on december twenty first I was in an accident and they

Denied my insurance claim on December 21st I was in car accident to make a long story. They wanted me to pay $2000 that put me homeless. I have no money right now. And the work that we needed to be done on my car. Hamp it on the side that the action is happening. And a refuse that 9 to 2 times... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 9, 2024

I'm sorry for the ordeal resulting from your accident. You could look into whether it's possible to line up a free initial consult. Your brief post doesn't mention injuries. Whether your matter involves property damages only, or property damages and bodily injury, that could make a... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for Texas on
Q: I bought a 2018alibu after a few years I had an accident in Oct of 2022. The insurance company took 4 months for them

To get it into their car parson to look at it. Then that person deemed it totaled. I missed the parent im November and now gap won't pay for the rest of the gap even though I paid the rest till February of ,2023 . Can they do that on both the insurance company takin so long to get me in and... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 7, 2023

Under the Texas Prompt Payment Statute, insurance companies have a fixed amount of time to accept or reject a claim from a policyholder, or to request additional information. In the latter case, they have 15 days from the date that they receive the requested information. Failure to comply can... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Texas on
Q: Can I sue another drivers insurance company for damages that the other driver caused ?

In Colorado law

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 26, 2023

Unless your causes of action are based on bad faith or other theories against the carrier, motor vehicle accident lawsuits are generally against the wrongdoer. In most states, this means the operator and registrant are named in the suit. If you have additional details that aren't included in... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Texas on
Q: Can I sue another drivers insurance company for damages that the other driver caused ?

In Colorado law

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 25, 2023

No. Like most US states, neither Colorado nor Texas allow direct actions against another person’s liability insurance company

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2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Can a insurance company just stop paying an open claim if you lost your insurance.

I broke my right hand fingers in May and lost my Job in June and have been seeing a doctor and physical therapy to get my hand back and lost my insurance I'm July and they said thru don't have to cover any more medical treatment after July.

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 11, 2023

Yes, the insurance company can stop paying if you did not elect to continue your health insurance after losing your job. You do have 105 days from the date your employee health coverage ended to complete and submit your COBRA Election form with your premium payment. Your employee health coverage... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith, Criminal Law, Family Law and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Can a person use a car accident photo as abuse and also use it in their settlement claim?
Elisa  Reiter
Elisa Reiter
answered on Aug 7, 2023

It is unclear from your question whether any claim of child abuse has been lodged, and further, whether the photo somehow includes a child whose custody is at issue. Evidence takes many forms both in civil matters and in family law cases. If a photo is properly authenticated (taken at the time... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Texas on
Q: Is a "pollution exclusion" clause on an insurance policy an all encompassing clause with no exceptions?

Was wondering if this is an all encompassing clause? My house became contaminated by some sort of fumes related to criminal activity as some squatters/drug dealers moved into a nearby abandoned house and cooked up something that got into my vents and the whole house. I've dealt with the police... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 14, 2023

There are different types of pollution exclusion clauses, and various exceptions depending upon the type of clause in your policy.

One very common exception that may apply is the hostile fire exception. This often applies to smoke or fume damage when the source is an incident away from...
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2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: An insurance company denied the claim

I live in Texas and have an insurance from Texas as well. I was visiting my wife in Arizona and she got in accident driving my car. The insurance company asked me for proof of ownership of the vehicle I sent them a bill of sale for a full purchase date 02/08/2023 as I paid half of the price to my... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 21, 2023

I would send the insurance company a copy of your car title and registration, and ask it to reconsider.

A bill of sale can be easily falsified or manufactured, particularly if a relative is involved.

The actual certificate of title is what shows who the actual owner of a motor...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Insurance Bad Faith and Small Claims for Texas on
Q: Does a replied to email hold has much validation has a certified letter dose in court in Texas?³

Stowers someone for over policy limits

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 10, 2023

An email can be effectively used to transmit a Stowers demand to an opposing party’s insurance company.

The benefit of certified mail is you have clear documentation of delivery.

But you can also request a delivery or read receipt to an email. And often, the recipient will send...
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1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Texas on
Q: After being involved in accident the opposing insurance co took my car to there lot and now refuses to pay black mail me

They sent me expired notice to get total loss vehicle it arrived 5:48.pm of day the letters expired and they are staring abandoned processing. They sent a letter saying total loss and getting approval for ACV check then waited 21 days to tell me no and get my vehicle off there lot and ok pay them... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on May 31, 2023

Your legal rights and responsibilities depend heavily on who was at fault in causing the collision and resulting damages. If there is no agreement on this fundamental point, you will need to file a lawsuit so that a judge or jury can make that determination.

Your insurance policy is a...
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2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith, Small Claims and Car Accidents for Texas on
Q: Do you sue an individual or the insurance company, whereby an insurance company denies a claim / their insured at fault

In this case other party ran a red light resulting in collision accident, but claim was denied by at fault driver insurer in that there was no witness at the scene- but never deny the fact that the other driver ran a red light!

other party claimed couldn't speak English and Police... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Apr 15, 2023

Texas does not allow a direct action against another driver’s insurance company. Sue the other driver directly. The other driver can then demand that his insurance company defend him and indemnify him from any judgment.

Our JP courts have jurisdiction up to $20,000. If the damage to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Small Claims for Texas on
Q: Can I press charges on a insurance agent for stealing my $5600 premium down payment

And financing $3000 on my premium policy

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 9, 2023

I suspect police will tell you this is a civil matter. Because such a small amount of money is involved, a civil claim for this amount falls within the jurisdiction of Texas justice of the peace courts. Such courts handle “small claims” where the amount in controversy is less than $20,000.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Texas on
Q: In Texas, is there a statute of limitations for a homeowner's claim to be accepted or denied?
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jan 7, 2023

The statute of limitations is the period of time within which the homeowner must file a lawsuit against the insurance company.

Separate and apart from the statute of limitations, the Prompt Payment Act requires an insurance company to respond within a specific time to a claim made by the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith, Appeals / Appellate Law and Civil Litigation for Texas on
Q: My insurance company made identification errors. Why do they expect me to fix the problem when they never notified me?

My medical records related to auto injuries keep 'disappearing'. Ive been denied medical treatment for auto related injuries and constantly undermineded without any explanation. Now that I know, my insurer is admitting they made identification errors during the claims process and is fully... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 5, 2023

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It isn't clear why false allegations were made against you - unless you mean the matter was escalated to a SIU (Special Investigations Unit). It looks like there could be a number of issues to sort out here -... View More

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