A knockdown legal fight between an injured motorcyclist and an insurance company, with up to $10 million at stake, saw the first round go to the insurer. The plaintiff filed a bad-faith lawsuit against Equity Insurance, but that suit was dismissed on summary judgment in July 2019. First, here are the details of the case. An off-duty police officer, Amy Kemper was riding her ... More
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5 Differences Between Truck & Car Accidents
Whenever a truck accident occurs, it can be devastating and incredibly stressful. An accident involving a regular vehicle can be tough enough, much less one involving a semi, 18-wheeler or any other mammoth truck. Below are five differences between a truck accident and a car accident. Huge insurance policies. Because of the size and nature of large commercial trucks, the ... More
6 Important Things You Must Do After a Car Accident
In the United States, there are approximately six million automobile accidents a year. A third of these collisions involve some sort of personal injury to a driver, passenger or pedestrian. If this happens to you, here are several important things you should do, as well as actions you should avoid: Never leave the scene of the accident. It’s vital that you stop and never ... More
Wrongful Death Lawsuits and How to File a Claim
A wrongful death lawsuit is when a claim is brought against a defendant whom the plaintiff believes caused a death of their loved one either intentionally or due to negligence. According to NOLO, the people who are able to file a claim are as follows: Immediate family members A surviving spouse or an adult child If the deceased person is a minor (usually the parent will ... More
How to Prove Your Insurance Company Acted in “Bad Faith”
When you give your hard-earned money to an insurance company on a monthly basis, the policy you pay for is a legally binding contract between you and the insurer forcing them to provide you with proper insurance protection and to settle claims in good faith. Unfortunately, insurance companies don’t always have the best interests of their customers in mind. In such situations, ... More