Texans are unaccustomed to anything more than brief and passing cold temperatures and harsh winter weather. Homes are often unprepared for the aftermath of snow, ice and freezing temperatures. This can result in damage and the need to file insurance claims to pay for...
3 tell-tale signs your insurance denial was in bad faith
Your insurance company has no problem collecting the premiums you pay regularly. When you need to file a claim, your insurer should pay the claim promptly according to the terms of your policy. If that does not happen, your insurance provider may not be living up to...
Why an insurer may deny your auto accident claim
When you have serious injuries after an auto accident, you also have expensive medical bills, lost wages and other associated costs. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, your first step to financial recovery likely involves a claim with your auto insurance...
Texas statutes can be used to hold insurers accountable
Like many other states, Texas has laws on the books which prevent insurance companies from engaging in certain heavy-handed and unfair tactics in the marketplace. This law seeks to hold insurance companies accountable since they play an important role in this state’s,...
Know the difference between named perils and open perils
Homeowners insurance is, for many Americans, an automatic. At least nine out of every 10 homeowners in the U.S. say they are covered by such a policy, according to the Insurance Information Institute. But having homeowners insurance and fully understanding what is...
Filing a lawsuit against an insurer for claim denial
Many of us are told to get insurance to protect ourselves and our families financially after a catastrophic life event. However, merely having insurance does not guarantee that your loss will be covered by your policy. In fact, insurers may even deny valid claims to...
Insurance providers have a duty to investigate claims fairly
Like most Texans, you work hard for the possessions you have. To protect your home, car, business or other assets, you have an insurance policy. In exchange for your paying monthly premiums, your insurance provider agrees to cover certain damage. Unfortunately,...
Do not let rejections or delays intimidate you
If you have a rejected or delayed claim, do not immediately give up hope and do not lose your composure. Your rejection could be for any number of reasons. The insurance company could have made a mistake, or you may have made a misstep yourself while filling out the...
Necessary medical treatments denied for one out of four Texans
Health insurance companies employ individuals whose full-time job consists of finding reasons to deny claims for medical treatment even when necessary. Whether a doctor ordered surgery, a procedure or medication, 25% of patients surveyed revealed that their health...
What you don’t know about your auto insurance could hurt you
Reading the fine print on an insurance policy can seem tedious, and trying to understand it may be even more of a chore. We understand that these contracts tend to have "legalese" that may make it easier for an insurance company to muddy the waters and deny claims. ...