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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, […]
Nevada law gives insurance companies an opportunity to settle a claim in a timely manner after a claim has been filed. There are laws that give you protection in case they fail to obey these rules, and there are ways that an insurer can extend the deadlines if necessary. If you believe that your insurance […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be feeling overwhelmed and confused. Mounting medical bills, possibly coupled with an inability to work, may leave you feeling hopeless. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident or lost a loved one in a crash, and you’re considering legal action, you […]
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 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 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 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 […]
When an insurance company denies a claim, that denial decision might not only be incorrect under the terms of the insurance policy, but also might be in bad faith. When determining whether or not an insurance company acted in bad faith, a court will use the “reasonable” standard. The court will evaluate the actions of […]
