What should my lawyer be doing to resolve this matter. The para legal said they did receive an email from the defense attorney to discuss the lawsuit before the deadline but she said she is working with my lawyers to figure out what is going on. Are my lawyers just being negligent, shouldnt they... View More 
answered on Aug 25, 2022
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In all fairness to your attorney, they may be working toward trying to discuss the claim. You mention the paralegal receiving an email from defense attorney. Based on these brief facts, no one here could say and no... View More
before passing away in Feb 2022. Prudential is telling me (her Executrix) that even though she started a claim and outlived her father, her estate is not eligible for the proceeds because the 1992 policy had an "automatic mode of settlement" that paid only the 3 living persons.
answered on Jul 25, 2022
I expect the answer to your question lies within the language of the insurance policy itself. You would need to meet with an attorney and have him or her review the documents in question. If you are on good footing and the insurance company is in the wrong, then you will probably need to open an... View More
Does someone need to be notified of their right to file a claim & what the deadlines are before statues can begin?
answered on May 21, 2022
A Texas attorney should advise here, since statutes of limitations are governed by state law. But your question remains open for two weeks. In virtually all jurisdictions, statutes of limitations usually use the day of the accident as a reference point. A local attorney could provide specific... View More
Progressive hired an attorney ASAP because I'm an investigator & told them I knew insurance tactics. The adjuster had already low balled the damages. The 5th Wheel is under warranty & parts are in short supply. Nobody was hurt in the accident except my daughter is having nightmares... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2022
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. I'm sorry for the stressful situation this accident has placed your family in. Unfortunately, as you have seen from your efforts, it is difficult to retain an attorney on a contingency basis when there are no... View More
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
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
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.
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
I rear-ended another vehicle while working and driving the company vehicle and I am an employee and not a contractor. My employer he's trying to deduct money from my paycheck and I need advice on how to deal with this since the employer is liable for the cost. What can I do to prevent or... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2022
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. From the standpoint of insurance, your employer should have a commercial policy in effect for the vehicle. That should cover third-party liability claims. I hope you were not injured, but if you did require any kind... View More
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
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
answered on Nov 12, 2021
That sounds about right. Your auto policy probably covers damage to the vehicle itself (collision or comprehensive coverage) and damage that you cause to other people’s property (liability/property damage coverage). While your home policy covers damage to the home itself and may cover injuries to... View More
Our home in Texas had suffered roof damage due to hail. We opened a claim with insurance company. They delayed sending the check for repairs. Meanwhile the home got sold at a much reduced price. Insurance company later sent the check, but it had both ours and the mortgage company's names.... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2021
A Texas attorney could answer best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If you were represented by an attorney in the sale, they would be in the best position to advise. But as a general matter, you may have signed a release that reflects your acceptance of money damages for the... View More
I have been divorced for a long time. I've recently remarried and I'm updating my insurance beneficiary with Knights of Columbus. They asked for a copy of my divorce decree and replied with this: It appears the divorce decree did not have any information concerning your KOFC policy. We... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2021
1. Because Texas is a community property state, when an insured is/was married, it can cause problems for a beneficiary later on because the surviving spouse can claim that s/he is entitled to some of the policy payout.
2. If you don't pay the premiums, the policy will simply lapse.
i just want to see if this something illegal I’m getting roped into? I have received check via email from a woman I was talking to online. On the checks, they have a Life Insurance company at the top of the checks. they are asking that I deposit them into my bank via mobile deposit, keep partial... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2021
This is almost certainly a scam and very likely a crime. Life insurance companies don't send checks and ask you to return some of the funds.
Rear ended in auto collision. Took excessively long due to 3 surgeries and COVID protocol.
answered on Oct 13, 2021
You need to actually file a lawsuit against the proper defendant (likely the other driver and his/her employer, if appropriate) BEFORE the statute of limitation (SOL) runs. Filing an insurance claim does nothing to stop the SOL. If the SOL passes and you did not file a lawsuit, the insurance... View More
the contract says insurance and taxes need to be kept up I am really concerned
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answered on Sep 20, 2021
So you are right to be concerned.
If the agreement between you and the mortgage company requires them to pay for home insurance, then they are obligated to do so. If that is true your best move is to send the mortgage company a certified letter demanding that they provide coverage. If they... View More
A couple of weeks ago I rolled into an intersection and got t boned. It was not my car and I'm not in the insurance. The insurance company contacted the provider and is threatening to sue for this. (This is what I gathered over the phone call I just had with them) this is the first car... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2021
From the way you phrase the question, it sounds like you believe you caused the collision. You may want to go over the details with an attorney, just in case.
If you were driving someone else's vehicle:
Did you have permission to use the vehicle you were driving?
If... View More
If someone received a ticker for Financial Responsibility (No Insurance) and they showed the court they had a policy during the date of ticket is the case dismissed immediately or is the insurance policy verified? Not speaking of fake insurance but if you can't remember if it was cancelled or... View More
answered on May 5, 2021
They will probably verify it unless someone is being lazy.
Local insurance agent put a coworker's address in my account when we were enrolling (along with at least one other typo; birthday is/was wrong). Been going back and forth with him and the corporate customer support team. I can't get a refund and terminate my account, because I cant verify... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2021
Was the agent negligent? Sounds like it. But at this point it's not clear what your damages are. If they fix the problem, you won't have any damages. No damages means no claim against the agent.
Can a insurance claiming company claim more than a cars worth?
Back in january of 2020 I got into a wreck with no insurance, the lady's insurance company came after me for a dent in her door and a dent in the door frame. Her car was a 1998 toyota. The insurance company is trying to... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2021
Her insurance company can't "charge" you at all, but they can sue you for the damages they had to pay, whatever that is. Typically, if the cost to repair the damages are more than the car is worth, they pay the value of the car. I suggest you get a release in exchange for your... View More
Hospital said that they didn't have that information
answered on Dec 27, 2020
A Texas attorney could answer best, but you await a response for two weeks. Hospitals might not have up-to-date lien information. If an attorney is representing you in this accident, it's possible they could have been placed on notice by the agency(s) asserting rights from the proceeds of your... View More
Not only did she have no beneficiary but her ex employer whom she was long retired from seems to be holding up the process to pay out the funeral home. For privacy reasons they will not give out the policy number (the insurance company) and i have no copy of the policy itself. The funeral home... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2020
Step one. Obtain the death certificate.
Step two. Hire a local probate attorney to help you file either a Small Estate Affidavit or an Application to Determine Heirship, opening the estate.
Step three. Send the court order to the life insurance company.
Please remember... View More
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