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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,
Property damage can come from many sources. Hailstorms, wind storms, fire, or flood. What should you do if it happens to your home or business? It all begins with filing a property damage claim. Making A Property Damage Claim Notify the insurance company as soon as possible. The faster you get the process started, the faster you will get things back to normal. Most insurance
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
Insurance jargon can be confusing for most laymen. Because of this, many people may be unfairly treated by their insurance companies and may not get just claim payouts. While this may be common, it doesn’t mean it is right. We’ve collected some information to help you better understand your rights as a first party insurance claimant, and what recourse you have against an insurance
Spring storms, especially in the Texas Panhandle, sometimes bring hail damage. Large hail can break glass, damage roofs, dent siding and kill plants. And it can all happen in a matter of minutes. So what do you do when it is your home, office building, your car or your crops that are damaged and lost due to this severe climatic condition? Step one is
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
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