What are the Bad Faith laws in Texas?

This is complicated. First, "bad faith" or insurance code violations apply only to insurance companies, not self insured entities. Second, from...

Possible to repair car myself and bill insurance?

The short answer is "yes". Your damages are your damages, however you fix your car or whether you fix it at all. The law says the responsible...

Can I get the full pip value without a lawyer?

Personal Injury Protection is created by statute. Tex. Ins. Code 1952.151 - 159. The statute determines benefits. The insurance companies do not...

If a contestable death claim going to underwriting, does that mean it's getting denied?

I assume this is a life insurance policy and not an accidental death policy. There's a big difference. Life insurance policies are more tightly...

Once an insurance claim has been resolved by both parties, can the other party still come back and sue you?

This is your insurance company's problem. If they settle the claim and don't get a release, they have to defend you. If they get a release, the...

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Cash settlement with the insurance of the person at fault?

You have some choices. You can take the total loss settlement and deduct the salvage value (usually around 25%) from the payment. That will allow...

I need some guidance in pursuing a hit-and-run case

I'm so sorry. What a mess. First, the criminal prosecution is in the hands of the police and prosecutors. You can talk to them and encourage...

Is there any grounds to sue the insurance company if the agent misrepresented the actual policy when was selling it to us?

The law in Texas on agent liability is evolving, but yes, the agent is a "person in the business of insurance" as defined in Chapter 541 of the...

turn it over to your liability insurance company. let them make the fight.

Can I be held responsible for claims of another person involved in an accident with a car I sold?

You cannot be successfully sued. In Texas, title is not absolute proof of ownership. No ownership, no responsibility. If you are sued, contact...