How to Prove Bad Faith Insurance in Workers’ Compensation
If you have had a benefit claim denied following a workplace accident in Nevada, you may find it helpful to know how to prove bad faith insurance in workers’ compensation. After your injury, you file a workers’ compensation claim with the insurance company. You expect an honest, fair, and good faith negotiation during the claim settlement process. However, the insurer resorts to unfair tactics in order to unreasonably delay or deny your legitimate workers’ compensation claim. When you believe that an insurance company is acting unethically, you’re unlikely [...]
Get Help with Your Spinal Cord Injury Disability Insurance Claim Denial
If you have suffered a preventable spinal cord injury, it can have catastrophic impacts on you, your family, and your finances. If you have applied for a spinal cord injury disability claim, and it has been denied, you may be able to appeal the decision. However, appealing a spinal cord injury disability insurance claim denial can be a challenging and time-consuming process, so you should speak with an experienced Reno disability insurance attorney. What Is a Spinal Cord Injury? The spinal cord transmits signals from the brain to [...]
How Do I Know If I’m a Victim of Bad Faith Insurance?
You will know you are a victim of bad faith insurance if your insurance company fails to meet its policy obligations or adhere to state laws. The bad faith insurance practices employed by your insurer will depend on whether you are pursuing a first-party or third-party claim. Generally, an insurance company acts in bad faith when it fails to investigate your claim properly, denies your claim without a justifiable reason, or tries to misinterpret policy terms or laws. If your insurance company is subjecting you to unnecessary stress [...]
What Qualities to Look for When Hiring a Bad Faith Insurance Lawyer
Knowing what qualities to look for when hiring a bad faith insurance lawyer can increase your chances of winning your claim. The best bad faith insurance lawyer will be familiar with federal and state insurance laws. The lawyer’s legal career will demonstrate experience with bad faith insurance law. The lawyer should have an excellent record of winning bad faith insurance claims and lawsuits. He or she should be a responsive communicator and transparent regarding the legal fees. The lawyer should have positive reviews and testimonials from previous clients. [...]
How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Paid Out?
A wrongful death claim can provide you and any other qualifying surviving family members financial compensation for their loss. Wondering, “How are wrongful death settlements paid out?” The money from a wrongful death settlement can be paid to you and other surviving family members via a lump sum payment or via a structured settlement agreement. Each method has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. The method of payment is often a negotiated term of the settlement agreement. The death of a close family member is a trying [...]
How to Find the Best Bad Faith Insurance Lawyer
If your insurance company wrongly denied your claim, you may be wondering how to find the best bad faith insurance lawyer. Bad faith insurance claims can be legally and factually complex matters to investigate and litigate. There are many ways you can find a top-notch bad faith insurance lawyer. Conducting an internet search is a good first step. Setting up a consultation with an attorney and preparing questions to ask him or her can help you find a good fit. Experienced and qualified representation is essential, so it’s [...]
How to Prove Insurance Bad Faith
Understanding how to prove insurance bad faith can improve your chances of winning compensation for losses caused by the unscrupulous acts of your insurance company. Proving bad faith requires extensive investigation and preparation. If you suspect an insurance company is acting in bad faith, you need to build a record showing you attempted to resolve the matter. You also need evidence demonstrating the insurance company’s actions were arbitrary and capricious. You will need to gather all available documents regarding the claim, and your communication with the insurance company. [...]
Jury Awards $200 Million Against Sierra Health & Life for Wrongful Denial of Healthcare Coverage
I want to thank you all for the very kind words and thoughts. Those comments are greatly appreciated. I want to let you all know briefly what Eskew v. Sierra Health & Life was about. I am sure there will be a time when I have the energy to talk about the trial strategy, the trial, and our impression of why the jury made the right decision. Three years ago, Doug Terry (a great lawyer from Oklahoma City) and I believed in a fine lady from Las Vegas, [...]
Bad Faith Claim Settlement Amounts
Insurance bad faith claim settlement amounts can vary significantly depending on the amount of contract damages and extracontractual damages, as well as the punitive damages awarded by the Court. Understanding the basics about the duties your insurer owes to you, bad faith insurance settlement practices, and the legal options that may be available can help maximize your bad faith claim settlement amount. What Is Bad Faith by an Insurance Company? When you purchase an insurance policy, you are entering into a contractual agreement with the insurer. You agree [...]
Can Someone Sue After a Car Accident Is Settled?
Exceptions exist that allow people to take legal action after settling auto accident injury claims. A comparative fault state with regard to motor vehicle crash liability, Nevada allows those injured to seek compensation from each involved motorist. As a general rule, reaching settlements for car collision injury claims typically relieves people of the right to take further legal action for losses resulting from the wreck. However, in some instances, accident injury victims have the ability to sue someone after a car accident is settled. Those injured in [...]
