Texas Insurance Coverage Disputes Lawyer
Anyone can become the subject of a lawsuit. You can be involved in a car accident claim, a dispute over property, or any other type of legal claim for damages. People who face these circumstances often believe their homeowners, business or other insurance will cover their defense against such lawsuits. They are unpleasantly surprised when their insurance carrier refuses to defend them against legal action.
If this happens to you, it is critical to consult a knowledgeable lawyer as soon as possible. Insurance companies will declare that there is no legal defense provided by the policy, or reserve its right to refuse a defense. When they do this, they may be guilty of not only breaching the policy but insurance bad faith. It is important to learn about your options and your rights and to be sure an answer is filed in the lawsuit to prevent a default judgment against you. Our Dallas insurance lawsuit attorney at the Law Office of Mark A. Ticer can advise you.
Selecting an Attorney, Reading the Policy, and Notifying Your Carrier
Be cautious when choosing an attorney if you become involved in a dispute over your defense in a lawsuit. Make sure you obtain legal counsel with experience in all types of insurance litigation and coverage. In addition, learn about the details of the coverage. What are the monetary limits? Does the policy exclude particular types of lawsuits? Finally, notify your insurance company right away if you think you may become involved in a lawsuit or claim made against you. If you do not, the carrier may claim that you refused to cooperate, deny you a defense and add a new layer of complexity to the matter.
Protecting Your Financial Future
Do not roll the dice on your financial future. An undefended lawsuit could ruin you. It is important to have legal counsel that ensures that your insurance carrier fulfills its obligation to defend you. It is also critical to have your insurance company settle the matter or satisfy any judgment against you. Our attorney will help in both instances.
Contact our Dallas law firm to discuss your case free of charge. We handle matters related to insurance companies who refuse to defend policyholders throughout the state of Texas.
