Insurance Law

If you own a business, then you should ensure that you have enough coverage in place to cover losses if something goes wrong. While this includes insuring your property, it also means protecting yourself from professional liability, such as when your or a partner’s...

Insurance companies in Nevada use many devices and strategies to avoid paying claims for property damage and personal liability. Some of those tactics have been labeled by the Nevada Legislature as “unfair practices in settling claims.” As enumerated in the statute,...

If you are like most Nevada residents, you have various types of insurance, such as home, automobile or life insurance. Sometimes you are required to purchase insurance while other times you choose to so you can protect yourself and loved ones if an unexpected event...

When you obtain insurance in Nevada you are required to sign a policy. Many times, people sign these policies without thoroughly reading them, which can lead to problems in the future. One of the reasons for not reading the policy is because it may simply look too...

You bought insurance to protect you financially in case something unexpectedly goes wrong. For example, if a storm damages your home or your business is vandalized, your insurer should pay for repairs for damages covered under your policy. However, many Nevada...

Property damaging disasters and incidents are happening across the United States and people in Nevada are taking notice. In an instant, a home can be severely damaged if not outright destroyed by a fire, an unexpected weather event or other unexpected occurrence. For...

When an insurance company does not process and pay claims honestly and in a timely manner, it may be acting in bad faith. Fortunately, policyholders have an option to address it. Bad faith Insurance companies have an obligation to act in good faith and fair dealing...

You pay insurance premiums in the hope that your insurance company will pay or help pay your costs if something happens. You and your insurance company both have obligations to each other that are spelled out in a written contract. When an insurance company does not...

As a property owner in Nevada, you may have obtained insurance to cover potential damages caused by a natural disaster, such as a fire, flood, or storm. However, insurance companies are in the business of making money and will look for any reason to deny your claim....

The most likely reason you purchase insurance, such as automobile insurance, is to protect yourself if you are in an accident and get sued. You pay your premiums to your insurance company and count on them to defend you in litigation. Once litigation is underway,...