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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Insurance Bad Faith for Oregon on
Q: Is it legal for my car insurer to make me pay to insure my boyfriend after adding him to my policy without permission?

My boyfriend does not drive my car and is not a owner of the car in any way. The only reason he has his license is for work. My insurer added him to my policy after stating that "you did not verify so we added him anyway". Their website clearly states that he is classified as a... View More

Brad  Holbrook
Brad Holbrook
answered on Oct 24, 2022

I understand your concern about being "forced" to add someone to your policy, especially when it's your own car and the other person DOES NOT drive your car. However, you can imagine the insurance company's concern that he still could have access to your keys and there is a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Copyright and Insurance Bad Faith for Oregon on
Q: can i sue a life insurance agent who signed me up for 2 other life insurance policies I wasn't aware of that cost money?

i had signed up for life insurance with mutual of omaha. they weren't notified I had wanted to stop the policy but the agent didn't tell them 41 days into a 45 grace period but it cost me 3 months. then during this time he signed me up for 2 other life insurance policies I wasn't... View More

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 22, 2024

If a life insurance agent signed you up for policies without your knowledge or authorization, this could be considered fraudulent activity. Unauthorized use of your personal and financial information to obtain commissions is illegal and unethical.

You may have grounds to sue the agent for...
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1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Oregon on
Q: My car insurance company is charging me double what they were for my car insurance, it was the advice of a supervisor.

A supervisor advised me to cancel my current car insurance policy because my car engine was damaged I didn’t run it blew up my mechanic confirmed it , so on that advice I canceled it, I got another car and now I have an insurance lapse of coverage, I was assured I would not have any issues

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 26, 2023

An Oregon attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for four weeks. Additional information is needed, but it looks like something may have fallen through the cracks in cancelling insurance on one vehicle on your policy and reinstating it for another. If the cars were markedly... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Oregon on
Q: My car insurance company stated my policy was canceled for non payment I canceled it because a supervisor told me to

My insurance company said since my car engine blew up and was not drivable to cancel my policy? Is that correct?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 14, 2023

An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It isn't clear what is at stake in the distinction you ask about, whether the policy was cancelled for non-payment or the car being undrivable. Either way, it sounds like the vehicle was not on the road. If... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: Is it legal for a landlord to have ones neighbors spy and follow them around. Neighbors who share walls document all?

I believe my landlord is colluding with my surrounding neighbors in order to gain information about the way I live so that they may navigate renters insurance the best way. For 6 months this has caused me extreme mental distress to the point where I tried to kill myself out of hopelessness and... View More

Gregory L Abbott
Gregory L Abbott
answered on Oct 1, 2022

Hard to see how someone else affects your renters insurance but nothing you have posted appears to be unlawful. Also is very hard to see why you would elect suicide over just moving elsewhere. You would likely be better served to focus your efforts on getting adequate counseling and care rather... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Car Accidents, Civil Litigation and Insurance Bad Faith for Oregon on
Q: Can I sue my insurance company for stringing me along and not paying out on a claim that's affecting my work and housing

Right off the bat I had to sign a huge stack of papers which I was kind of unsure signing to begin with, but it was a relinquishing my the information from all bank accounts all of my person to person pay apps that. my call log on my phone all any phone records. I also had to provide phone numbers... View More

Jina Ly Clark
Jina Ly Clark
answered on Sep 21, 2022

You must have a basis to sue your insurance company. You cannot sue your car company merely for asking for documentation to support a claim you are making. To answer this question, more context is needed. What is the underlying claim you are making that would entitle you to insurance coverage?... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Oregon on
Q: Claim file denied ,denial letter denied . Where can I find a attorney to represent this

Prudential fiduciary administrators have denied denial letters and claim files .

A forgery of a appeal was made by the processors ,

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 13, 2022

An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. A law firm would ask for additional information regarding the claim, denials, appeal, and other file documents before offering direction, but you could use the Find-a-Lawyer tab above to search Oregon attorneys as a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Oregon on
Q: I had major damage from a roof leak and State Farm wants to deny it.

At first they told me they were going to deny it. The next day they said they would partially approve it. The day after that, they said that they again said they were going to deny it. So far - they have put nothing in writing. They reversed because my $11K damage to my walls, ceiling, and trim was... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 19, 2022

An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could be difficult to speculate about the change in position without knowing more about the file in terms of the policy terms, damages, repairs, inspections, approvals, and other possible issues. If the reversal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith for Oregon on
Q: I had a water from an ice dam last year and had an insurance claim. I just had rain damage again in the exact same spot.

I informed my insurance company to base the new damage on the old claim. They said it's a new claim. I have a $4500 deductible. What is my best approach? The restoration team said they could not determine if it was related. So far they haven't informed me that I even have a claim and it... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 4, 2022

An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. One option is to consult with an architect or civil engineer about the prospects of proving a common thread between both sets of damages. Given that the restoration team's position is that they could not... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Construction Law, Insurance Bad Faith and Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: Im victim of arson .fire happen august 2019, fire coming from one of the unit 3rd floor causing the whole building total

Total lost ,is been 2 years now the condo 70% done sudenly there 2 things hapend our porsonal insurance says we have to move out of tenporaly housing.and the unit that cause fire lawyer text us about how much amount that they(farmers) owe us. I dont want answer i need advice

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 7, 2021

An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for four weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal and the loss of your home to fire. When you say you want advice, not answer, you may need to consider a consult with an attorney (if you don't have one already, where the attorney... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts, Real Estate Law and Insurance Bad Faith for Oregon on
Q: My basement has had previous flood damage that was hidden from us and not found on inspection, do i have legal recourse?

My basement recently flooded from a sump pump that failed during a rain storm. After calling the insurance company and having them send ServPro out to assess the damage we discovered that there was previous flood damage and mold growing inside the walls. Insurance says they wont cover it because... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Feb 10, 2021

An Oregon attorney could advise best, as obligations to disclose can differ according to state law. But your question remains open for two weeks. As as GENERAL premise of contract law, taking affirmative steps to hide a condition that was known could be bad faith (e.g. applying thick coatings in a... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Insurance Bad Faith for Oregon on
Q: Can an insurer require you to be evaluated by their doctor when treatment is partway done?

Last summer I was rear ended while stopped by a big truck with a solid steel bumper while I was in my 2003 Hyundai. Over the next few months I developed back pain and stiffness, along with sciatica. I started seeing a chiropractor after filing a claim with my insurer (who told me this was... View More

Mr. Michael O. Stevens
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
answered on Jan 28, 2021

Yes, they can require this. If you review your policy I can guarantee you there is a clause that says you have to cooperate with your carrier, and that you must submit to what we call an IME. If they make you start going to a lot of them, then you might consider talking to an attorney to see at... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Defense and Medical Malpractice for Oregon on
Q: Family member refused insurance medical services and medication, income limit guaranteed to be met. Need help saving him

Dr refusing treatment and medication due to a missed urine test and discriminated against due to assuming drugs have been involved with no criminal background or past experiences this man will die soon without help

Virgil Royer
Virgil Royer
answered on Dec 18, 2020

Thank you for the question. I hope that this man will get help soon to prevent a death. It seems like there must be much more to the story raised in the question. Medical doctors swear to an oath to "Primum non nocere" (First, do no harm). First, it has to be established that the doctor... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Oregon on
Q: My insurance company was suppose to be settling my claim and today demanded my phone and text records going back 3months

Also my financial records going back 2 months. What the hell

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 2, 2020

An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. It's difficult to speculate what could have caused the insurance company's change in position without knowing additional details. Whatever the reason, something raised the suspicion of the claims examiner.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Oregon on
Q: Medical insurance company is trying to retroactively deny coverage. What are my rights?

My wife was recently laid off and had some medical and dental work done before her coverage ended. The insurance companies processed and paid the claims, but now one of the insurance companies has demanded payment back from the dentist. The dentist office has never seen anything like this before,... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 19, 2020

An Oregon attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. COBRA does have retroactive features - this is something that an employment attorney could probably explain better than attorneys who work only with general medical insurance claims and denials. You could either... View More

6 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Insurance Bad Faith for Oregon on
Q: Why is the insurance company forcing me to use my PIP to reimburse me for my lost wages for a non-at fault accident?

I was in an accident were liability was determined to be completely the other drivers fault. Both of us have the same insurance carrier (Progressive). The insurance company forced me to use my own PIP to pay my medical bills. I would have rather not used my own policy (PIP) and filed a third... View More

Mr. Michael O. Stevens
Mr. Michael O. Stevens
answered on Apr 8, 2020

Because that is how it works until you settle with the insurer for the at-fault party. That insurer has no obligation to pay you anything until you settle or take them to court. This is why PIP exists, so you can get medical care and lost income while you wait to be able to settle with the other... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Landlord - Tenant for Oregon on
Q: My 93 yr old mother lives in a senior apartment. She has renters insurance. Who is responsible for accidental damage?

A sink overflowed during the night. We speculate that she got up in the night, got a drink, and turned the knobs up instead of off. She doesn't remember. Now the apartment is saying she is responsible for the damage. Her insurance is saying that they don't cover her liability to her... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 14, 2019

One possibility, if the apartment is willing, would be to look into whether their policy would cover the loss. They are likely to have a more comprehensive policy that covers a greater range of losses. However, choosing which route they would use to pursue recovery is something in their hands. Good... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Oregon on
Q: My boyfriend who isn’t insured , was hit by a girl who is insured , what can happen to my boyfriend?

My boyfriend is worried because he isn’t insured and he’s scared that he’s going to get in trouble . He’s had a bad headache since then and he doesn’t have health insurance .

Jeff Merrick
Jeff Merrick
answered on Nov 14, 2019

There are many things to tell someone who was in an collision caused by someone else.

He should contact an attorney. There are many steps to take right away to preserve and enhance rights. Yes, not having insurance may limit what he can recover from the other side.

Also, he...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Civil Litigation and Insurance Bad Faith for Oregon on
Q: Need to take an insurance to small claims, they have agents in the county does this count as having a physical presence

An at fault party's insurance company has neglected to reimburse for car rentals, which they agreed to pay for, or provide any closure. Even with police report (which I had to provide at my own expense) and video evidence it took almost 2 months to accept liability. One month after having my... View More

Jeff Merrick
Jeff Merrick
answered on Nov 15, 2018

If your question is whether your county has jurisdiction over the insurer, odds are it does.

If you can't find the insurer's proper address with the Secretary of State's business registry, try the State Insurance Division.

It might be worth buying an hour of a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Oregon on
Q: Does insurance pay a total loss based on value of a car or the price paid? Do they require a bill of sale?

I purchased a unique 66 mustang from a private owner. Long story short 2 hours after the sale some older lady came out of nowhere & smashed both my cars which I paid in full (parked behind each other) to total loss status. No bill of sale was made in the process because Oregon does not require... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Dec 12, 2017

They want proof of ownership. How you work that is up to you. However, the issue is what the value is.

Likewise on #2. Unless your policy has replacement value you don't get it in most states.

You can check with the insurance commissioner for your state as to what they can ask...
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