Often times “bad faith” and “fraud” are confusing terms when discussing the insurance world. While both acts involve deception and result in financial gain for one party, there are specifics that set each item apart. What Constitutes Insurance Fraud? Insurance fraud is an act committed to intentionally gain a fraudulent outcome from an insurance process. This can be done by a claimant to gain
Hail storms cause $1 billion in annual damage to crops and property, and this number seems to rise every year. When the sky clears, hundreds of homeowners and business owners with severely damaged property. As a result, they’re forced to deal with the unexpected cost of repair. Hail often causes significant damage to siding, windows, roofs and other exterior elements of a building. In many instances,
Insurance companies are not required to pay every claim made. However, they must act in good faith to investigate claims, make timely decisions, and pay legitimate claims with a reasonable settlement. If an insurer fails to do any of these things, it is acting in bad faith. Insurance companies have been known to deny valid claims in hopes the claimant will not pursue the
On February 28, 2014, Kerry Kennedy was found not guilty of driving while impaired. The jury took just over an hour to reach their decision after a four-day trial. This incident was all across the news circuit when it occurred; it was if something like this had never occurred before. However, Kerry Kennedy’s case is not unique. It could happen to anyone, so it’s
A contract is an agreement between two or more parties that lays out the terms of their relationship. Contractual disputes can arise in many situations — some simple, some complex — such as: When the terms and conditions of the contract are breached by one or more of the parties When there is disagreement over the interpretation of the terms of the contract When
Attorney-client privilege is one of the oldest rights in American law. It dates back to the sixteenth century. It is meant to create a “zone of privacy” that encourages candor on the part of the client and lawful action on the part of an attorney. Each party in this relationship has an incentive to act in the best interests of the other. Why is
Traffic tickets don’t always require representation from a lawyer, but it is a good idea to get solid advice from a lawyer, even if all you plan to do is contest it. There are two types of traffic violation cases: Traffic infractions: speeding, running a red light, etc. Traffic misdemeanors: DWI, DUI, reckless driving, and driving on a suspended, revoked, or expired license. Are
Many contracts have arbitration clauses in them. It is important to understand what these clauses are and what they mean for you if you need to seek legal action related to the contract. What is an arbitration clause? It is a clause in a contract that requires the parties to the contract to resolve disputes through arbitration. These clauses are quite common in contracts
Many of you will remember these stunning words, spoken by drunk driver Matthew Cordle, in his YouTube confession gone viral: “I’m begging you do not drink and drive… It’s too late [for me], but you can still be saved; your victims can still be saved.” Despite receiving more than 200,000 views online, messages like Cordle’s have done little to stop the onslaught of alcohol-related
The grounds on which you can sue someone for causing a car accident while texting aren’t definite. Like any other personal injury case; it depends on the circumstances. That said, there are some facts that you should know about this issue, especially if you have a text-based lawsuit in the works. Is there a ban on texting while driving? We’ve all seen the commercials
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