Garland insurance attorneys need to understand when coverage under an insurance policy is going to be provided and when it is not, due to the intent of the policyholder. A 1998, Amarillo Court of Appeals case is a good case to examine in helping to determine this issue. The style…
Dallas insurance lawyers need to be able to discuss with a client when insurance is going to cover a loss. This may seem easy at first but that is not always the case. The Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion on this issue in 1963, in a case styled, Smith…
Arlington insurance lawyers need to understand what an “insurable interest” is when it comes to making a claim. A 1999, Austin Court of Appeals opinion gives some guidance about this issue. The style of the opinion is, Valdez v. Colonial County Mutual Insurance Company. Here is some of the relevant…
Attorneys handling insurance claims need to be aware of legal matters be decided in the state that relate to insurance. The Insurance Journal ran an article dated October 21, 2014, that is titled, Jury Finds Texas Windstorm Insurer Adequately Paid City For Ike Claims. Here is what the article tells…
Dallas and Fort Worth insurance lawyers need to be able to explain to clients the different responsibilities insurance company’s have regarding settling cases. A 1999, U.S. 5th Circuit case is worth reading. The style of the case is, Travelers v. Citgo Petroleum. Here is what it says. Travelers issued three…
Fort Worth insurance attorneys will tell you that they need to know a few things to be able to properly discuss the legal aspects of a claim with a potential new client. One, what are the facts of the claim. Two, what does the policy say. And three, how do…
Grand Prairie insurance lawyers need to know how “exclusions” in an insurance policy work. This is partially explained in a 1994, San Antonio Court of Appeals case. The style of the case is, Telepak v. United Service Automobile Association. Here is the relevant information from the case. The question before…
The answer to the above question when asked of a Dallas insurance attorney will result in an answer of, “it depends.” There are many factors that come into play when trying to understand the consequences of the denial. The worst result for the claimant and best result for the insurance…
Tarrant County insurance lawyers need to know the circumstances that will allow coverage when a late payment of premiums is in the picture and times when the late payment does not make a difference. A 2005, Amarillo Court of Appeals case is a good opinion to read. The style of…
Tarrant County Insurance Lawyers will see situations where a health insurer turns down claims. Those same attorneys sue health insurance companies for mis-treating claimants. The Insurance Journal ran a story that shows the doctors doing wrong. The title of the story is, N.Y. Doctor Found Guilty In Massive No-Fault Insurance…