In the wake of Hurricane Ida, there will be hundreds of thousands of insurance claims. Insurance companies will be overrun, but that’s no excuse for those companies to fail to pay your claims timely. Unfortunately, that’s not always how claims are handled. You undoubtedly have seen numerous posts giving general…
Every adult in America has dealt with insurance in some manner, whether it be life, car, house, rental, or health. Therefore, it is important to understand that the insurance policy you agree to constitutes the law between the you and the insurance company; it governs the whole relationship. As a…
Health insurance is extremely important and often a vital key to keeping both financial and physical health. When insurance payments collide with lawsuit payouts, things can become confusing. There are certain parts of Louisiana law that serve to protect those that have been injured in such instances. The Second Circuit…
Obtaining insurance coverage to protect a new company purchase can be crucial to preventing financial loss. But does a company have policy coverage on a new purchase when the insurance company provides only a certificate of insurance? A case in the First Circuit Court of Appeal for Louisiana recently addressed…
Why do we buy insurance? Most people expect that when they buy insurance, they will receive financial reimbursement for losses caused by accidents or many of life’s unexpected circumstances. It can certainly be a surprise when they expect insurance and then the insurance company refuses to provide it. What are…
When a lawsuit is filed for an injury, most people assume that the claim will be sorted out in court in a timely manner. Sometimes, however, a case can get significantly delayed by years, even before a trial has occurred. In these instances, it is also possible that the case…
Businesses face many liability risks or risks of being sued. These include injuries to their employees on the job. Workers’ compensation is designed to address such injuries. In Louisiana, businesses in specific industries may agree to pool together with one another in order to “self-insure” these claims. This means that…
Almost all companies have insurance policies to protect them from liability that may arise during the course of business. In this case, the defendant, Reggie’s, had a commercial general liability (“CGL”) policy through Century Surety Company (“Century”). Generally, an insurance company may limit coverage, so long as the limits to…
Being allowed to use an employer owned vehicle is a nice benefit to have. When there is an accident there may be questions of who pays for the damage or injuries. In this case, any accident and insurance policy questions were completely in favor of the insurance company and backed…
The jury trial is an infamously complicated process. From the trials of OJ Simpson to Paul Manafort, the jury’s role is to determine the truth behind the legal jargon, and to serve and protect justice. Juries rely on the information presented to them by experienced lawyers and judges to navigate…