This is an insurance law blog. Most of the content on our site is about insurance disputes that Oklahoma residents face all too often. While we are most often discussing the unfortunate reality of insurance benefit denials, a recent news story presents a less common...
Millions Of Dollars Recovered
For Bad Faith Insurance Denials
Year: 2016
Denial of disability coverage can be hurtful, but also fought
There are various types of insurance. And the frustrating reality is that insurance can be complicated. Throw in a variety of insurance types and, therefore, a variety of complex insurance regulations, and it is no wonder that too many people face legal hurdles that...
Oklahoma’s health stats suggest need for insurance coverage
There are many reasons why we choose to live in Oklahoma. Maybe it is the weather, the scenery, the lakes and/or the people. Whatever is the reason, those who live here might also want to focus on something else: their health. The newest annual report on each state's...
When insurers deny claims for hail damage
Roof damage from hail is incredibly common in Oklahoma. Unfortunately, it is also fairly common for insurance companies to deny claims when families claim coverage for the damages to their home. Oftentimes, these denials are made in "bad faith," meaning the insurance...
Denied insurance claims like this one often lead to legal battles
A man in another state filed a claim in federal court to collect disability benefits. In Oklahoma and other jurisdictions, this is a common practice for anyone unable to work due to injury or illness. The insurance company involved in this particular situation has...
Dangers of Thanksgiving prove importance of insurance
While we hate to bring you bad news on the week of a favorite holiday, we aim to arm people with helpful information. And the truth is Thanksgiving is a dangerous time of year. There are at least a couple of reasons why sources can refer to the country's holiday as a...
Taking action against denied insurance claims
It is imperative that insurance policyholders in Oklahoma and all other states understand their rights and responsibilities regarding their policies. Denied insurance claims are not always valid; many insurance companies act in bad faith and refuse to provide coverage...
Why provider might say your life insurance claim is denied
A life insurance policy is something that most of us do not want to think about, whether it is a policy of our own or for our loved ones. But the policies exist for a reason and can offer a significant benefit in the case of someone's death. Too many assume that...
Is your insurance company trying to force you into arbitration?
Purchasing insurance gives us a sense comfort that if something goes wrong, we have financial support behind us. However, while you did your part by making costly premium payments, sometimes big insurance companies just don't want to pay up. They find excuses to deny...
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
Information regarding the four most common types of homeowner insurance claims was released by Travelers Insurance and reported in a recent TIME article. The four types are: wind damage, water damage, fire damage and theft. While it is impossible to avoid all types...