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…
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…
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…
Grand Prairie insurance attorneys need to know how subrogation and liens work as it relates to insurance claims. One of these interests to be aware of is the Veterans Administration rights to recover money they spend on behalf of their members. The reimbursement rights of the Veterans’ Administration are statutory,…
Fort Worth insurance lawyers need to have an understanding as to how to handle subrogation interests and liens. As for Medicaid, maybe this will be helpful. Medicaid is a Federal program which is administered by the State. When discussing Federal Government liens and subrogation claims, it is prudent to assume…
Dallas insurance lawyers know to be aware of liens and subrogation interests related to insurance claims. As these relate to Medicare, a 2006, Beaumont Court of Appeals case is a must read. The style of the case is, Tom Lewis v. Allstate Insurance Company. Here is what it tells us.…
Insurance attorneys in Fort Worth would want to know what is in the insurance company claims file when they are involved in a lawsuit with an insurance company. When extra-contractual lawsuits are filed, there is often a pitched battle over discovery wherein the insured seeks to prove his case by…
Experienced insurance law attorneys know at least part of the answer to the above question. In that regard, a 1994, Texas Supreme Court case is helpful to read. It is styled, Allstate v. Watson. Here is the relevant information. Watson was injured in a car accident. The driver of the…
Dallas and Fort Worth insurance attorneys will find this article interesting. It is from the Insurance Journal. Here is what it tells us. Most uninsured motorists in the U.S. are responsible, safe drivers who simply cannot afford to purchase liability coverage with their income but who still need to drive…
Palo Pinto County insurance lawyers will find this article interesting. It is from the Insurance Journal. Here is what it says. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.’s use of the slogan “On Your Side” constitutes false and deceptive advertising because the insurer does not represent insureds as the slogan implies, according to…