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An Update on Appraisal- What the Heck Happened
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Appraisal in the New World Order
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North Texas storm damage often results in insurance claims
A careful reading of insurance policies can avoid unpleasant surprises
It was recently reported in the Dallas Morning News that Texas has some of the highest homeowners' insurance rates in the nation. The website NetQuote.com observes that while Texans are generally pleased with the notion that everything is bigger in Texas, the fact...
A Primer On Appraisal in Texas
A PRIMER ON APPRAISAL IN TEXAS OR ONE OF THE MOST FREQUENTLY ABUSED AND MISUED PROVISIONS IN AN INSUREANCE POLICY By: Mark A. Ticer Appraisal is an option/process frequently found in many insurance policies but most commonly used in the property damage context. The...
Are You Really Sure Your Insurance Policy Was Cancelled
Are You Really Sure That Your Insurance Policy Was Cancelled? I. INTRODUCTION Cancellation is an ugly word to an insured. All too often cancellation rears its problematic head when there is a pending claim or lawsuit involving thousand of dollars. To the insured,...
Captive Counsel Case
No. 04-0138 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS AUSTIN, TEXAS UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW COMMITTEE, Petitioner, v. AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE COMPANY, INC. and THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY, Respondents. On Appeal from the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh District of...
Multiple Claims And Inadequate Limits In Texas
MULTIPLE CLAIMS AND INADEQUATE LIMITS IN TEXAS: SORIANO PROVIDES THE ANSWER OR AT LEAST PROVIDES GUIDANCE Introduction For the Plaintiff's lawyer, it is the perfect case, a seriously injured client with objective injuries, a defendant who was guilty of driving while...
Pre-Suit Investigation
By: Mark A. Ticer I. Pre-Suit Investigation No doubt the investigation of the claim prior to filing a lawsuit is absolutely essential. Counsel must secure the necessary documents available to prosecute the case, share information with a clearinghouse on a particular...