Questions answered by Steven Albert Costello

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What should I expect from an Examination Under Oath for an insurance claim?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 29, 2016

I definitely concur with my colleagues. There are times when you can get by with "legal self-help" and other times when you definitely need to...

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How do I sue an insurance company named State Farms

Steven's answer | Answered on July 11, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. Retain an attorney who has substantial experience handling first party insurance claims. If your claim is...

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I need an attorney in Houston TX to help me with overcoming a product design in order to avoid patent infringement.

Steven's answer | Answered on June 27, 2016

If you are searching for a patent attorney or firm in the Houston area, a good place to start is the membership directory of Houston Intellectual...

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How do I go about responding to the court and would it be necessary to hire an attorney to go after the insurance company?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 22, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. Your insurance company has a duty to both defend you and indemnity you (up to policy limits). It appears that you...

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What options do I have to amend the original complaint with only myself as a single Plaintiff and remove the other Plaintiff?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 01, 2016

If the petition was filed in state court (as opposed to federal court), you do not need to seek leave of the court to amend the petition. The...

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What can I do to recover my property and/or get a completed job?

Steven's answer | Answered on May 01, 2016

It appears that you have made a good faith effort to resolve the problem between you and the contractor and that your only option is to sue the...

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What do i do, and who can represent me? Can I get a lawyer to look into this matter and guide thru the proper channels.

Steven's answer | Answered on February 28, 2016

Depending on the facts, the insurance carrier may be liable under the Texas Insurance Code for violating provisions relating to bad faith and...

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What should we tell the insurance company so that she gets the compensation she deserves?

Steven's answer | Answered on February 28, 2016

I agree with my colleagues. Do not speak to the insurance company. As you have determined, the insurance company is not your friend. They are...

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Since this incident already has an illegal element to it do we need to consider representation? What are our options?

Steven's answer | Answered on February 11, 2016

Please strongly consider setting up a consultation with one or more attorneys with expertise in personal injury lawsuits to file suit against the...

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I want to know what can i ask for in my settlement offer cause i lost my job and i cant do any physical work any more

Steven's answer | Answered on February 02, 2016

Sorry to hear about your injuries. I hope that your daughter and grandchildren were not seriously injured. Shop for an attorney like you would a...

Steven Albert Costello's Answers (54)

What should I expect from an Examination Under Oath for an insurance claim?

How do I sue an insurance company named State Farms

I need an attorney in Houston TX to help me with overcoming a product design in order to avoid patent infringement.

How do I go about responding to the court and would it be necessary to hire an attorney to go after the insurance company?

What options do I have to amend the original complaint with only myself as a single Plaintiff and remove the other Plaintiff?

What can I do to recover my property and/or get a completed job?

What do i do, and who can represent me? Can I get a lawyer to look into this matter and guide thru the proper channels.

What should we tell the insurance company so that she gets the compensation she deserves?

Since this incident already has an illegal element to it do we need to consider representation? What are our options?

I want to know what can i ask for in my settlement offer cause i lost my job and i cant do any physical work any more