Arlington insurance lawyers should advise their clients to forward any lawsuit papers they receive to their insurance company immediately upon receipt. A 1954, Amarillo Court of Appeals case illustrates this. The style of the case is, Klein v. Century Lloyds. Here is some of the relevant information from that case.…
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Injuries To An Insured
Benbrook attorneys handling insurance claims need to know about this case dealing with a home owners policy. It is a 2000, case from the Austin Court of Appeals styled Easter v. Providence Lloyds Ins. Co. Here is some relevant information. Bonnie Easter was having a difficult time dealing with the…
Intentional Acts Exclusion – Sexual Molestation
Attorneys in Weatherford who handle insurance claims need to be aware of the exclusions that apply to home owners policy. One of those exclusions is an exclusion for intentional acts. The courts have interpreted sexual molestation to be an intentional act as a matter of law. The 1996, Houston Court…
Intentional Acts Exclusion – Shooting
Insurance lawyers in the Dallas and Fort Worth area need to have an understanding as to intentional acts that are not covered under an insurance policy. Many times the only way to actually recover money for a clients injuries such as medical bills, lost wages, pain, etc. is to have…
Intentional Acts And Intoxication
Palo Pinto County insurance lawyers will need to be aware of this case from the Dallas Court of Appeals. It is a 1997, case styled, Wessinger v. Fire Insurance Exchange. Here is some of the relevant information. Morrison initially sued Wessinger in a Dallas County district court, alleging that Wessinger…
Life Insurance – Misrepresentation As To Net Worth
A trial result regarding the above issue is something a Dallas Fort Worth insurance lawyer wants to know. An opinion from the Houston Court of Appeals (14th Dist.) deals with this issue. The style of the case Vasquez v. Reliastar Life Insurance Co. Here is the relevant information. In March…
Flood Insurance Information
Dallas County insurance attorneys will have ways to keep themselves informed about what is going on in the insurance industry. The Insurance Journal is a good source for keeping up with the latest information. “President Obama Signs Flood Insurance Relief Bill” is the title of a recent article published by…
Insurance Claims – Proving Damages
Lake Worth insurance lawyers need to know this case. It is a 1971 opinion issued by the Texas Supreme Court. It’s style is, Travelers Indemnity Co. v. McKillip. Here is the relevant information. Troy L. McKillip and wife brought this action against the Travelers Indemnity Co. to recover for damages…
Segregating Losses On Insurance Claim
Saginaw insurance lawyers need to know about this insurance case. The case is a 1999, San Antonio Court of Appeals case styled, Wallis v. United Services Automobile Association. Here is the relevant information. In the spring of 1993, the Wallises noticed evidence of foundation damage in their home. Suspecting such…
Child Support And Insurance Claims
Weatherford insurance attorneys already know there are situations where a settlement with an insurance company has to, in part, go to satisfying out-standing child support liens. Under Texas Family Code, Section 157.317(a), a lien for unpaid child support attaches to the child support obligor’s personal injury claim. This lien is…