Dallas insurance attorneys will advise a client to immediately turn over to the insurance company any lawsuit papers they receive. A 1978, Texas Supreme Court case illustrates why this should be done. The style of the case is, Weaver v. Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company. Here is some of the…
Dallas insurance lawyers know to tell their clients to give timely notice of a claim to the insurance company. A 2006, Dallas Court of Appeals case discusses this issue. The style of the case is, Blanton v. Vesta Lloyds Insurance Company. Here is the relevant information. This is a suit…
Aledo insurance attorneys need to know how the court interpret “total disability” in an insurance policy. The 1961, Texas Supreme Court case styled, Prudential Insurance Company of America v. Tate is a good case to read for understanding. Here is some of the relevant information. This policy provided for certain…
Arlington insurance lawyers know it is a mistake when a lawsuit is not filed asap after a claim is denied. A 1998, Corpus Christi Court of Appeals case illustrates this well. The style of the case is, Pena v. State Farm Lloyds. This is an appeal from a summary judgment.…
An experienced insurance law attorney will tell that insurance misrepresentations made by the insured do not always mean “no coverage.” A 1956, Texas Supreme Court case is a good illustration of the above. The style of the case is, Womack v. Allstate. Here is the relevant information. This is a…
Insurance attorneys in Dallas need to be able to advise a client when a policy had been properly renewed. An opinion from the Houston Court of Appeals [14th Dist.] helps in this advice. It is a 2009 case styled, Hartland v. Progressive County Mutual. Here is some information to know.…
Insurance lawyers in Dallas need to be aware of the law as it relates to an insurance company accepting a late premium payment. The Houston Court of Appeals [14th Dist.] issued an opinion in 2009, that dealt with this issue. The style of the case is, Hartland v. Progressive County…
Fort Worth insurance attorneys will see situations where claims are denied due to policy cancellation. Here is a case that dealt with that situation. It is a Corpus Christi Court of Appeals opinion issued in 2001. The style of the case is, Jones v. Ray Insurance Agency. Here is some…
Arlington insurance attorneys will be called on by potential clients to discuss how an insurance policy is interpreted. Especially so when a claim is denied. As it relates to the use of the term “motor vehicle” in an insurance policy, the 1985, Fort Worth Court of Appeals case, Western Insurance…
Tarrant County attorneys who handle insurance cases need to understand the rules related to the Texas Prompt Payment of Claims Act. Texas Insurance Code, Section 542.056(c) says “If the insurer rejects the claim, the notice required by Subsection (a) or (b) must state the reasons for the rejection.” Arguably, an…