For insurance and legal purposes, hurricanes are not accidents. They are dangerous wind and water events that can cause massive damages. On Thursday, August 27, 2020, Hurricane Laura made landfall and caused $14 billion in damages near southwestern Louisiana and southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico. If the hurricane damaged your property, your insurance […]
When Can Your Life Insurance Claim Be Denied Due To A Misrepresentation
Our attorneys represent policyholders whose claims have been denied for a variety of reasons, including misrepresentations on a life insurance application. A policyholder has a duty to provide accurate information to the insurer. If the application contains a material misrepresentation, the insurer may deny your claim. However, just because an insurance company claims a material […]
What to Do If Your Flood Damage Was Denied by Insurance in Lake Charles
Most people mistakenly believe that their homeowners insurance policy includes flood damage caused by natural disasters, leaks, and pipe damage. However, most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage. Most insurance companies require homeowners to take out a separate flood insurance policy in addition to their homeowners insurance policy. Careful review of your flood […]
What Is Double Indemnity?
A double indemnity clause is a type of provision found in many life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment policies. This type of clause allows for additional payout in the event of an accidental death. However, insurance companies often make it difficult to classify the death as “accidental,” preventing you from getting payment you may […]
What Is A Life Insurance Interpleader Action?
You are hanging around your house when a process server knocks on your door and serves you with a Complaint for Interpleader. You may ask, what is this? What must I do next? Will this just go away? It will not just go away. The good news, you have been named as a party because […]