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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: I was at fault for an accident and I’m having awful anxiety about being sued, it seemed minor at the time.
Gregory S Baumgartner
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Gregory S Baumgartner
answered on Jan 12, 2024

Being sued is certainly stressful, yet most of the time, needlessly. If this claim stems from an auto accident, contact your insurance company and let them handle the case and worry about it. If you have coverage, the insurance company will provide a qualified attorney to handle the matter. The... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: what kind of attorney Practice one of my Insurance Client lawsuit me for underinsured coverage claim ?

I was Allstate agent till 2020 when I started my own independent insurance agency . I received Citation on November 1st from customer lawsuit Allstate and me for incident happened in 2016 . I like to have consultation with Attorney whose practice in defending insurance agent lawsuit

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answered on Nov 13, 2023

In your case, where a former client is suing you and Allstate for an underinsured coverage claim related to an incident that occurred while you were an Allstate agent, you should seek a consultation with an attorney experienced in insurance defense. Specifically, you'll want an attorney who... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: what kind of attorney Practice one of my Insurance Client lawsuit me for underinsured coverage claim ?

I was Allstate agent till 2020 when I started my own independent insurance agency . I received Citation on November 1st from customer lawsuit Allstate and me for incident happened in 2016 . I like to have consultation with Attorney whose practice in defending insurance agent lawsuit

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

It sounds to me like this is an E&O ("Errors and Omissions") claim against you as a licensed professional which falls into the area of practice known as professional liability law (an area of law which I personally happen to practice).

As a licensed insurance agent, you were...
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1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Defense and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: The third party insurance, paid my medical bills without ever contacting me I never signed anythingIs that normal?
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 30, 2022

In my professional experience it is not "normal." But it's very wise, and I have recommended it before.

In many instances, it is simple the "right" thing to do based on the facts and circumstances of the case. Paying an injured party's medical bills without...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: Do insurance companies have the right to hire an attorney to defend the insured against liability claims?

If liability is disputed in intercompany arbitration will the insurance company notify the insured of the arbitrators decision?

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Dec 9, 2022

In a typical automobile liability insurance policy, the insurance company has both the right and the duty to defend the insured driver.

It is not typical in intercompany arbitration for the insured to be notified of the award

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Defense, Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Texas on
Q: Should I accept the auto-insurance settlement or should I seek an insurance lawyer/attorney to try to gain more?

My boyfriend was driving my car and in order to avoid a car coming into our lane, my car's auto-lane assist pulled the car to the left; we then hit a stationary barrier that was protruding into the roadway (there was NO shoulder on this highway).

We are on the same auto-insurance... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Oct 27, 2022

Your question lacks important information like what is the cost to repair your car and how much, if any, has the damage to your car depreciated its value even after it is repaired.

There is no way to judge the settlement offer without knowing this information.

1 Answer | Asked in Foreclosure and Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: Can i buy a title insurance policy for a deed in lieu of foreclosure in Texas? I am the owner finance lender.
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 11, 2024

Yes, you can legally buy a title insurance policy.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: If you get into an accident and one person is at fault, is it necessary for both people to exchange insurance?

If you have a link to a source that answers this question or supports the answer, it would be super helpful.

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jan 19, 2024

Yes both must exchange information. For example consider Texas Transportation Code Chapter 550

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: My car was taken vy my insurance company in 2022 and now yesterday they tell me I can pick up my car mind u I didn't

Know where my car was and now they are saying I have to 3300 to get my car back

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 19, 2023

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. From the post, it isn't fully clear how the charges materialized - does it involve deductible, subrogation claim, etc. If they included documentation, one option could be to review with a local attorney. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: All state insurance reported 16 claim on me which i find out when.run background via lexis Nexis for 1

Upon asking about the claim from all state all they saying you call when i ask for documentation invoice for me to beleive also valid non valid as per texas laws adjuster need to inform his clients 15 to 35 days fail to do fail to give me give me any information so i say refuse and if their so no... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 29, 2023

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. From the limited facts of the post, it's a little difficult to figure out exactly what took place here. If you have pending claims against you, Allstate as your carrier should be assigning a claim representative or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: A hospital found a lien against me for $99,600 my insurance settlement is $100,000 how can I make them honor chapter 55
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Aug 21, 2023

Provide the hospital with a copy of the settlement agreement. In most instances, they will honor the limitation imposed by Chapter 55 and accept $50,000 on their lien claim.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Defense and Intellectual Property for Texas on
Q: What can be done about an insurance company not complying to pay for property damage in a no fault auto accident

My husband was in an auto accident driving his brothers truck. the insurance company ruled he was at no fault but, they are not wanting to pay the property damage. No lawyer wants the case because there was no injury. Neither insurance company's belong to my husband so we don't know how... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 22, 2023

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. One option is to continue trying to find an attorney to handle the matter. If still no luck, another is to handle the case on your own. The problem you describe is not uncommon with property-damage-only claims, where it... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: Someone working for my insurance company has used my identity for years. Who do I talked to?
John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 4, 2023

You should report it to law enforcement

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1 Answer | Asked in Workers' Compensation, Health Care Law and Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: If I return to full duty at work, is the responsibility of the insurance carrier over?

I injured my right knee during a slip and fall at work. The injuries are a complete tear of the ACL, partial tear of the MCL and buckling of the PCL. I have arthritis in me knee and the only surgery that me doctor will do is a complete knee replacement. The Worker’s Comp insurance carrier said... View More

S. Michael Graham
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S. Michael Graham
answered on Sep 15, 2022

It is very difficult to prove a total keen replacement is due to your work related injury. You will need an expert medical opinion to state all the conditions for which you need the total knee replacement are a result of the work injury within a reasonable medical probability. If you prove this,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: I live in Texas which is a Constitutional carry state. Should I get LTC insurance to protect myself
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answered on Aug 20, 2022

If you have a large number of assets, yes. Because using your weapon can always implicate liability, say, were you to allegedly get sued for using lethal force when unnecessary, it can cover your attorney's costs.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Car Accidents, Civil Litigation and Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: can my Texas drivers license be suspended if I'm the owner of car but vehicle was wrecked by someone else driving

the car was bought for relative, still in my name and was supposed to have car insurance on the vehicle but found out there was none . The person driving did not have my permission to move that vehicle at all, I was not aware of any other person driving . The car had CPI insurance from the... View More

Penny Wymyczak-White
Penny Wymyczak-White
answered on Mar 12, 2022

You can loss your TDL if the other party get a judgment against you. You may need to retain a lawyer,

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: 9/17/21. Chevey silv Hit 3 of our parked vehicles totaled 1. They left the seen. In closed claim

Hello on Sept 17,2021. Two of my personal vehicles and my sons truck he was test drive for the week but was in were involved in a hit and run . The driver took off and they found the vehicle a couple of streets down and 2 houses from were they live. Police report was done. Sept 20 is when I spoke... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 24, 2022

A Texas attorney could advise best but your question remains open for three weeks. You could place the matter into suit, or contact an attorney to do so. You and the carrier would then proceed with the claim through the court system. If you have a denial from the carrier, that would be helpful.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: We had a fire in our barn. I had emailed the insurance agent to insure but she did not. Do we have a case?

I have the email where I asked her to do other things, that she did, but did not insure the barn. We also have a clause that outer buildings are insured but they will not pay.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 13, 2022

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry about your fire. It could be difficult to say whether or not you have a case based on the brief description here. What is your carrier's normal protocols for revising policies? Do they modify... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Defense for Texas on
Q: If I drive a vehicle that doesn't have insurance on it can I still be held financially responsible for the vehicle

Vehicle is not mine and not registered to me

Teri A. Walter
Teri A. Walter
answered on Jan 6, 2022

You're always responsible for accidents you cause, no matter whose vehicle it is. You need your own insurance.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Defense, Collections and Insurance Bad Faith for Texas on
Q: If I have met my deductible and out of pocket max due to a car accident, why is my insurance requesting I pay them back?

I was in a hit and run car accident in September resulting in severe damage to my left foot and left hand. We have met our deductible and out of pocket max with medical insurance due to the surgeries I have required. I will have to pay those again when the new year comes because I am still... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 22, 2021

A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your aggravation being compounded by the demand for the repayment of cost of your medical services. Unfortunately, these situations can arise where health insurance carriers assert liens against... View More

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