GalleryAfter a car accident, bills pile up quickly. Depending on the severity of the crash, you may face medical costs, time off work and […]
What if My Employer Asks Me to Use My Personal Insurance for a Workplace Injury?
GalleryIf it doesn’t seem right, you should speak with a workers’ compensation attorney.
Most employers in South Dakota are insured against employee injuries, but coverage is not required by state law. Regardless, your employer should never ask you to use your own insurance to cover an on-the-job injury. There is typically one of three scenarios: an employer has insurance coverage, an employer pays workers’ compensation claims out-of-pocket or an employer is sued in court.
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South Dakota Car Accidents: What to Do if You Are in A Wreck on I-29
GalleryThis past summer, news reports of car accidents on the South Dakota section of the I-29 were a stark reminder of road hazards on major highways.
In August alone, six people were injured in a crash north of Sioux Falls and a driver suffered after a rollover crash near mile marker 61. As the winter months approach, it’s vital to stay safe on the road. If an accident occurs, know where to go for help by contacting a car accident attorney.
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How to Dispute a Homeowners Insurance Claim Denial
GalleryYou most likely bought homeowners insurance to protect your family’s assets. You sought peace of mind through the promise that in the event of a tragedy, your insurance company would reimburse you for losses. But when a legitimate claim is denied, your peace of mind can quickly turn to stress and confusion.
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Wrongful Death Involving a Semi Accident? Here’s What You Need to Know
GalleryLosing a loved one is hard, and knowing another driver’s negligence caused the death can add to the emotional burden. In legal terms, negligence means the person whose fault caused a loved one’s death failed to meet the standard of care of a reasonable person in a similar situation.
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What to Do When Your Parent’s Long-Term Care Insurance Claim Is Denied
GalleryIf your parent’s claim has been denied, you can file an appeal with the company and in court if necessary. Help protect your parent’s rights before you file a claim and after you receive a denial. When you are ready, contact an attorney for help.
Insurance companies have a duty to handle all claims in good faith. In the case of long-term care insurance, however, policies are rarely profitable, and companies often deny legitimate claims. Often policies are older, written in the 1980s and 1990s before the evolution of long-term care and assisted living. The insurer may dispute what services are covered and bury the claim in red tape.
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The Newest Legal Questions about Self-Driving Cars and Car Accident Liability
GalleryEven in the most complicated cases, there are established rules to determine who should pay after a vehicle collision. Those rules are based on decades of information about driver behavior, with little consideration for changes to automotive technology.
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3 Famous Personal Injury Lawsuits You Might Like to Know More About
GalleryHeard of the “hot coffee case” against a certain fast food restaurant? That’s only one of the personal injury cases the media has made famous. But how much do we really know about each case?
When another person’s carelessness causes you harm, you can file a legal claim to recover damages. While some countries still practice “an eye for an eye,” America’s justice system has always relied on personal injury tort cases to make things right for those harmed by other individuals or corporations. As personal injury attorneys in South Dakota, we’ve seen a lot of cases. Here are a few cases that received a lot of press nationally, with details you maybe didn’t know.
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A Brief History of Bad Faith in Insurance
GalleryAn insurance company’s duty of good faith is not just a moral imperative – it’s a legal obligation. If your insurance company fails to act in good faith, you have options.
Until you file a claim, you may not think much about your insurance policy being a binding contract. Unfortunately, when the time comes for your insurer to uphold its contractual promises, you may get the runaround. Maybe your claim is outright denied or the insurance company fails to properly investigate. It might unreasonably deny payments, offer to pay less than what your claim is worth, or even misrepresent your rights under the policy. These are some of the ways insurers can act in “bad faith.”
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3 Examples of Insurance Bad Faith Cases for You to Consider
GalleryInsurance policies are supposed to give you peace of mind. But sometimes insurance companies don’t keep their promises, leaving people without the money they were counting on to replace what they lost.
If you have had an insurance claim denied and think your company is acting in bad faith, talk to a South Dakota insurance bad faith attorney to find out what you can do. Meanwhile, see if you can relate to these examples of insurance bad faith.
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