Arlington lawyers looking at insurance claims need to be aware of new laws governing the issuance of auto policies. The particular type of policy effected by these new laws are what are known as “Named Driver Automobile Insurance Policies” and knowing whether or not one of these policies is enforceable…
Duncanville insurance lawyers will find that the definitions in insurance policies often have their own meaning. So, what is the definition of “motor vehicle” as it relates to an insurance policy? A 1977, Texas Supreme Court opinion helps. It is styled, Slaughter v. Abilene State School et al. Slaughter, while…
Every Dallas and Fort Worth insurance lawyer has to have an understanding of “Stowers” claims. Under Texas law, a demand for policy limits is generally referred to as a Stowers demand and can give rise to a suit against the insurance company to collect any excess judgment under the Stowers…
Dallas insurance attorneys can tell you that some insurance companies refuse to cover people who are involved in a wreck while driving a company vehicle. Yet the company says the drivers personal insurance should be the coverage. What to do??? Forbes published an article that talks about this issue. Here…
Fort Worth insurance lawyers can tell you about all kinds of situations they get questions about. A 1997, Dallas Court of Appeals case is a case not seen everyday. The style of the case is American Economy Insurance Co. v. USAA. This is one insurance company suing another. In the…
Dallas attorneys handling auto insurance cases would want to know of this 1960 case. It is from the Texarkana Court of Appeals and is styled Hanson v. Green. Here is some of the relevant information. This is an automobile collision suit wherein Jerry R. Hanson and wife were plaintiffs and…
Insurance lawyers in Dallas need to be able to tell a new client whether or not they have a claim worth pursuing. In 1963, the Waco Court of Appeals issued an opinion that insurance lawyers should know about. The style of the case is, Ferguson v. Aetna Casualty & Surety…
Insurance law lawyers need to be able to distinguish cases where they can help someone and cases where they cannot. Understanding how courts look at different situations is important. A 1992, Texas Supreme Court is a good case to know. The style of the case is, LeLeaux v. Hampshire-Fannett ISD.…
Dallas insurance attorneys understand how the “permissive driver” rule works in Texas. Here is a case that helps explain it. It is a 2003, Texas Supreme Court case styled, Sink v. Progressive. Here is some of the relevant information. This case concerns coverage for a “temporary substitute” vehicle under the…
Arlington insurance attorneys know how important the language in a policy is and how that language relates to the facts in a claim. The Houston Court of Appeals issued an opinion in 1996, in the case styled, “Schulz v. State Farm Mutual Auto.” Here is some the relevant information in…