What Authorization Forms Should I Sign for the Insurance Companies After A Car Accident?
If you are involved in a car accident, you will probably receive a series of authorization forms from the various auto insurance companies implicated in the accident. Typical authorization forms include a Medical Authorization, Employment Records Authorization, and Accident Statement…
Health Insurance and Your Personal Injury Claim
Health insurance plays an important role in assessing a personal injury claim.
How Medical Bills Can Affect Your Credit
If you are injured in an accident, the unexpected medical care expenses can create a financial burden that is difficult to shoulder. This could leave you asking how unpaid medical debt can affect your credit. This is not an uncommon…
An Introduction to HIPAA
HIPAA stands for the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The law was signed on August 21st, 1996 with the initial goal to improve the accountability and portability of health insurance for employees changing jobs, and to combat waste, fraud,…
What Can be Done About Abusive or Negligent Adjusters in Texas?
“You have the right to be treated fairly and honestly when you make a claim.” Consumer Bill of Rights, Personal Automobile Insurance Dealing with insurance companies can be a stressful and unpleasant experience. If you encounter an abusive or negligent…
House Bill 1774 y el huracán Harvey: ¿Tengo que presentar mi reclamo antes del viernes 1 de septiembre de 2017?
El huracán Harvey ha causado inundaciones y daños masivos en Texas. En medio del diluvio, surgió una narrativa que recomienda a los residentes afectados por las inundaciones que presenten sus reclamos de seguro por daños a la propiedad antes del…
House Bill 1774 and Hurricane Harvey: Do I have to File my Claim Before Friday 9/1/2017
Hurricane Harvey has caused massive flooding and damage in Texas. Amidst the deluge, a narrative has emerged recommending residents affected by flooding to get their insurance claims for property damage filed by Friday September 1, 2017. The basis of this…
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Insurance in Texas: What it Does and Why you Need it
All drivers in Texas are required by law to have a minimum amount of auto insurance. The minimums in Texas are $30,000 for each injured person, up to a total of $60,000 per accident, and $25,000 for property damage per…
Personal Injury Protection Insurance in Texas: The Important Insurance Nobody is Talking About
Personal injury protection (PIP) insurance is an important component of auto insurance many people are unaware of. In fact, you might have PIP coverage and not even know it, since you automatically have it unless you reject it in writing….
What’s a Deposition?
Have you ever heard the term deposition when watching your favorite court room drama and wondered, what are they talking about? Well, you are not alone, it is a commonly asked question. If you are involved in a lawsuit, it…
The new Texas ride-sharing law: What you Need to know
The New Law: House Bill 100 On May 29, 2017, Texas Governor Greg About signed into law House Bill 100 creating new statewide regulations for Transportation Network Companies (“TNCs”). This bill seeks to put to rest the fights between local…
¿Qué tan pronto después de una lesión necesito presentar una demanda?
Los reclamos por lesiones personales en Texas tienen un estatuto de limitaciones de dos años, lo que significa que tiene una cuenta regresiva de dos años desde el día resultó lesionado para presentar la demanda. Esta es la razón más básica para…