On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Jul 18, 2019 | Insurance Fraud / Bad Faith
First and foremost, what follows is not legal advice. That can only come from a qualified attorney who is familiar with all the facts and circumstances of a particular, specific case and the law in which that cases arises. The following is a brief summary of the...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Jul 18, 2019 | Insurance Fraud / Bad Faith
California (1996) Prop. 200’s no-fault system for auto accidents would have eliminated Californians’ right to trial by jury and their ability to collect non-economic damages. It was defeated 65-35 percent. Prop. 201 would have limited the right of...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Jul 18, 2019 | Insurance Fraud / Bad Faith
On May 12, 1995 the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice approved a proposal which would allow a subsidiary of Beverly Enterprises Inc., the nation’s largest operator of nursing homes, to provide a nationwide database on services offered by...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Jul 18, 2019 | Insurance Fraud / Bad Faith
Introduction When a consumer buys a fire insurance policy on their home they are betting in favor of a potential risk that most probably will not occur. To appreciate the rareness of a home fire consider all the times you have driven through your neighborhood or have...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Oct 20, 2016 | Car / Truck / Motorcycle / SUV Accidents, Insurance Fraud / Bad Faith
Have you ever heard of the “cooperation clause” in your car insurance contract? Most people haven’t, even those who have purchased car insurance for a number of years. The first time many people learn about it is after they have filed a claim, when the company alleges...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Sep 15, 2016 | Car / Truck / Motorcycle / SUV Accidents, Insurance Fraud / Bad Faith
Traffic experts often attribute crashes to three types of factors: driver, environment, and vehicle. When litigation develops over an accident involving a tractor-trailer, the focus is on evidence that bears on these issues. One of the most valuable pieces of evidence...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Aug 11, 2015 | Insurance Fraud / Bad Faith
Last year, Judge Jeffrey K Sprecher awarded $18 million in punitive damages to the plaintiffs in Berg v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance. Not surprisingly, Nationwide is trying to appeal the decision. In response to the appeal, the Judge asked the Superior Court to reject...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Jul 30, 2008 | Insurance Fraud / Bad Faith
There is no doubt the “good hands” people have been using them to pick Californian pockets. Allstate Insurance Company was ordered to reduce their homeowner’s rates by $255 million statewide by the California Department of Insurance. Now the question...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Jul 30, 2008 | Insurance Fraud / Bad Faith
Losing your house in a fire is devastating, but having your insurance company renege on their promise to cover your loss is beyond the pale. But that is exactly what is happening all over California as increasing firestorms destroy happy lives. For many the only...
On Behalf of Alexander Law Group, LLP | Jul 8, 2008 | Insurance Fraud / Bad Faith
Recently, you probably have received emails from a former Nigerian Counsel offering to split $100 million with you, if only you provided him with all of your personal information and kept the communication confidential. An obvious scam. A much more effective and more...