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What are Typical Types of Property Loss Insurance Policies?

Property insurance exists so people can transfer the financial risk of damage to their property to an entity with much deeper pockets. In exchange for a fee, property insurers promise to pay certain amounts to property owners when their property is damaged by a cause or in a way that the insurance company has agreed […]

How Are Motorcycle Accidents Different from Car Accidents

Although motorcycle and car accidents are similar in that they can both result in property damage and personal injuries, there can be different issues involved when making personal injury claims due primarily to the differences between the two types of motor vehicles. Persons on motorcycles are generally considered at higher risk for injuries because motorcycles […]

Examples of Disability Claims

Disability is something that more people will face in their lives than you might think. Though most people go their entire life not needing disability benefits, those that do may struggle with making a claim and being approved for disability benefits. So, what is a disability claim, what should you do if you are denied, […]

What Are the Types of Damages for Insurance Bad Faith?

When your insurance company acts in bad faith, you may be able to recover losses caused by the insurer’s actions. When you take legal action in a bad faith lawsuit, there are different types of losses, also called “damages,” for which you may be awarded compensation. To better understand the possible damages available to you, […]

What Does Homeowners Insurance Not Cover?

Homeowners Insurance Exclusions You pay your homeowners insurance premiums under the belief that you are covered against any kind of damage. These can be anything from busted water pipes to those events caused by natural disasters such as flooding. When you file a homeowners insurance claim, you are filing your claim expecting to be compensated […]

WHAT ARE THE TOP CAUSES OF PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS?

Getting hit by a car while walking in a public place can be very traumatic and can change your life.  You may be facing years of physical and psychological recovery, financial distress due to medical bills and missed work, and an overall feeling of not having control over your daily life. Being diligent when walking […]

What Is Insurance Bad Faith?

What is Insurance Bad Faith? You purchase insurance to protect yourself and your family against unforeseen risks and to give you peace of mind in the event of a loss. You pay your insurance premiums. When you suffer a loss, you count on your insurance company to live up to its end of the bargain […]

Homeowners Insurance Claim Denials

Homeowners Insurance Claim DenialsHas your homeowner’s insurance company denied your claim? Is your homeowner’s insurance company delaying the payment of your claim or making an unreasonably low settlement offer? We represent Nevada homeowners in first-party insurance disputes. If your home has been damaged by fire, burst pipes, water damage, or another unfortunate circumstance, your homeowner’s […]

Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance Claim Denials

Long-Term Disability Insurance Attorneys Leverty & Associates Law Chtd. has experience with long-term and short-term disability insurance claim denials. One buys short-term and long-term disability insurance to financially assist them and their family in the event they cannot work to earn a salary. Long-term disability insurance coverage is generally provided in three (3) different ways: […]

Health and Medical Insurance

Health and Medical Insurance One buys health and medical insurance to protect themselves and their families from the financial hardships that may result by accidents and illness. Whether before or after Affordable Care Act (ACA), often referred to as Obamacare or federal health reform, there are two (2) avenues of obtaining health insurance, one in […]

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