Life Insurance Lawyers should find this interesting in case they did not already know it. It is a 2023 opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The opinion is styled, In The Matter Of Frank W. Gordon; Judith B. Gordon, John Patrick Lowe v. Frank W.…
Life Insurance Attorneys need to understand that an employer cannot make itself the beneficiary of an employees life insurance policy. This is discussed in a 1998, opinion from the 14th District Court of Appeals. The opinion is styled, Tamez, et al v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London, International Accident Facilities,…
Here is a 2004 opinion from the Dallas Court of Appeals that just does not seem right. The opinion is styled, Royal Maccabees Life Insurance Company v. James. The insurer was sued by the surviving spouse of a police officer seeking an additional 50,000 in life insurance proceeds after the…
When a life insurance claim is denied due to non-payment of premiums, what can be done. First, see an experienced life insurance lawyer. Second, be aware of cases like this 2000 opinion from the San Antonio Court of Appeals. It is styled, MacIntire v. Armed Forces Benefit Ass’n. Linda and…
Life Insurance Attorneys need to know this 2023 case from the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The law regarding denial of life insurance claims can be tough but for an experienced life insurance attorney there are many aspects of the law in this area of litigation that are…
Can an insurance company be responsible for what the selling agent did that was wrong? The answer is, it depends. Because it depends on the actions or in-actions of the agent, a person must always get the advice of an experienced Life Insurance Lawyer. Here is a 1999 opinion from…
Hey wait a minute, the life insurance company accepted premiums for over four years and now they are denying the claim. Here is an interesting fact scenario from a 2004, Dallas Court of Appeals opinion. The opinion is styled, Royal Maccabees Life Insurance Company v. James. Here are some of…
What if life insurance policy benefits use to a lapse in payment? Talk to an experienced life insurance lawyer. Here is a 2000, opinion from the San Antonio Court of Appeals dealing with this issue. The opinion is styled, MacIntire v. Armed Forces Benefit Ass’n. Here are the Facts: Linda…
Life insurance claims that are denied by an insurance company should always be put in front of an attorney who handles life insurance claims. The vast majority of the time an attorney experienced in handling life insurance claims can help. Here is a 2005 opinion from the Fifth Circuit Court…
Here is a 2007, United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion dealing with life insurance claims and “Good Health” clauses. The opinion is styled, Assurity Life Insurance Company v. Grogan. The insured purchased a $1,000,000.00 whole life insurance policy from the carrier with the condition precedent for coverage that…