Recent Blog Posts
What is insurance bad faith?
By law, your insurance company must act in good faith and deal fairly with you when you make a claim or when someone sues you for something your policy covers. Unfortunately, however, insurance companies sometimes fail to live up to this duty of care they owe their customers. In such a situation, you may… Read More »
4 reasons home insurers deny property damage claims
When natural disasters strike, you may expect your home to sustain damage. What you may not expect, however, is for your insurer to deny your home insurance claim. Nonetheless, countless families have had this experience. If you have run into difficulty with your insurance company, you are not alone. As it turns out, there… Read More »
Why should I review my insurance policy?
When you make an insurance claim, it is possible to have the insurer tell you your policy does not cover your claim. You may wonder how this can happen. Most often it is because you never reviewed your policy to ensure you had proper coverage. In some cases, it could be the insurance company… Read More »
Winter Storm 2021 may be the costliest disaster in Texas history
The financial cost of the winter storm that left dozens dead and millions without power and water could exceed the $125 billion in damage caused by 2017’s Hurricane Harvey. Lawmakers and insurance analysts haven’t settled on an exact estimate, but all 254 Texas counties have been affected, according to the Texas Tribune. Some residents… Read More »
How should I handle disputes with my partner?
The relationship between you and your business partner is one where you need to maintain civility. It is essential you work together, have open communication and extend each other common courtesies. If you have a dispute, you need to learn how to work through it in a constructive manner or your business could suffer…. Read More »
PTSD following a traffic crash
From physical injuries to financial hardships, you could struggle with multiple hardships in the wake of a car crash. Sadly, motor vehicle collisions often impact victims from a mental standpoint as well. The U.S. National Library of Medicine states that some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of a traffic crash…. Read More »
3 cruise-ship injuries
Passengers on cruise ships want to see the sights. They want to travel in style. They want many things, but nobody wants an injury. Most cruise line operators have strict safety regulations, and most captains run a tight ship. However, onboard accidents still often result in serious injuries. 1. Slip-and-fall injuries Everyone knows ship… Read More »
Wrong-way collision in Houston kills two
There is an inherent risk with traveling on Texas’ roads and highways. The potential of an accident always exists, yet local motorists often accept these risks due to the assumption that the others that they share the road with likely take as much care in avoiding accidents as they do. In a majority of… Read More »
What to do after a homeowner’s insurance claim denial
When you pay for homeowner’s insurance, you may do so to help ensure that you have the money you need to cover damages if something unanticipated happens. Hailstorms, hurricanes and floods are among the hazards you face as a Texas and Gulf Coast homeowner. When your insurance company fails to make you an appropriate… Read More »
How can brain injuries damage your memory?
After suffering from a brain injury, you might find yourself dealing with surprising effects in the aftermath. For example, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) could alter your memory. Many victims suffer from some form of memory loss detrimental to the ease of daily life. How can these injuries impact your memory? How long can… Read More »
