Oklahoma Judge Says Insurer May Have Acted in Bad Faith
Recently, a federal judge in Oklahoma found sufficient evidence to support the contention that Hartford Life Insurance Company did not appropriately and thoroughly investigate a claim for benefits and so may have acted in bad faith. Anita Houchin v. Hartford Life Insurance The claimant, Anita Houchin, was the beneficiary of a $75,000 life insurance policy provided by […]
My Neighbor’s Tree Hit My House: Are They Liable?
Unfortunately, severe weather often results in trees and large shrubs falling over or losing branches, which can cause damage to a neighbor’s property. The harm caused by falling trees can be extensive and may require hours of labor and expensive materials to repair. Fortunately, insurance companies usually take care of the cost of any property […]
What Are The Essential Proofs I Need To File A Claim?
Being in an accident or sustaining property damage can be a stressful, expensive, and often painful experience, especially when someone else’s negligence or wrongful act was the cause of the accident. When a person has been in an accident, there are a few vital steps that, if completed, will ensure that he or she is […]
Liability Insurance and Typical Homeowners Policies
Liability insurance protects policyholders from having to pay out of pocket for costs associated with legal claims. For example, if a person is found liable for causing property damage or injury to another, his or her primary liability insurance pays for medical costs or repairs up to the limits of the policy. When an accident […]
Fire Insurance Coverage: Get The Right Policy
A fire to your home can be very devastating, but what could be even worse is finding out the fire insurance policy you have paid for is not enough to cover what you lost in the fire. While you can be happy you and your family are safe, you should also have the peace of […]
Fire Insurance Claims Process
In the aftermath of a fire to your home, one of the first things you will have to do is deal with your insurance company. Understanding the claims process will help you know what to do when you are faced with the difficult process of rebuilding your life after a fire. The claims process will […]
6 Tips For Dealing With Your Insurance Company Following A Fire
There are few things as devastating as losing your home and belongings to fire. When a fire starts, it takes just minutes to spread, leaving you scrambling to get you and your loved ones out of your home. Even though you have paid your insurance premiums faithfully, it can be a difficult process get the […]
Geico Pays $8.6 Million In Bad Faith Insurance Suit
On October 23rd 2015, over nine years after a crash that took the life of a West Palm Beach man, a jury found that the insurance giant Geico had acted improperly by not properly representing their client, James Harvey. Harvey was found responsible for pulling his SUV out into traffic and in front of the […]
Geico Pays $8.6 Million In Bad Faith Insurance Suit
Late last year, a Palm Beach Circuit Court found GEICO liable for committing bad faith when it failed to take reasonable steps to settle a client’s $100,000 claim stemming from an automobile accident. The Case In 2006, 51-year-old John Potts was tragically killed when a merging vehicle struck his motorcycle. The at-fault driver, James Harvey, […]
Denied Life Insurance Claims Always Come At the Worse Time
When a loved one passes away the last thing you want to think about is filing paperwork to receive life insurance. Unfortunately it is a reality that must be faced in order for families to continue to pay their bills, funeral expenses, medical bills etc. So it stands to reason that the last thing a […]
