In another victory against insurance companies, Brasher Law Firm secured another victory for a policyholder. Brent and Maria Morgan owned a 4-Plex in College Station, Texas, and insured it through United Fire Lloyds. Of the four units, one was leased to a tenant, two were being shown to potential renters, and one was retained for the Morgans when they traveled […]
Brasher Law Firm Gets $100,000 Hail Claim Judgment
On January 26, 2016 Barazi v. American Risk Insurance Company was called to trial. After pretrial motions, 49 jurors were selected to participate in the voire dire. The case settled shortly before the potential jurors entered the room for $120,805.63. In early 2012, Sam Barazi’s home in Katy was damaged by hail. From January through May, several storms with wind […]
Brasher Succeeds in Furthering Lawsuit Against Insurance Co. While Setting an Important Precedent
Having confronted American Risk Insurance Company in both trial court and the 14th Court of Appeals, Brasher Law Firm has succeeded in blocking actions by American Risk Insurance Company to delay, or even avoid a trial involving a standard insurance claim from one of the company’s customers. Plaintif, Hussam Barazi, filed a suit against American Risk Insurance hoping to compel […]
Lightning Damage Insurance Claims
According to the National Weather Service, severe storms in and around Brownsville, TX from August 17 to 20, 2015 caused flooding, hail, high winds, and dangerous lightening. A lightning storm map tracked over 17,000 air to ground lightning strikes in just two days. Lightning storms are prevalent in the south and, even though the storms in August were severe, even […]
Could Change be Coming to Hailstorm Claim Litigation in Texas?
Numerous lawmakers in Texas have voiced their concerns over how hailstorm insurance claims have been handled in recent years. As a result, 2015 seems to be their year to make some changes. Lawmakers are seeking to adjust how these claims are being resolved by reducing unnecessary court action and expenses. While hailstorms do not typically bring as much heated litigation or […]
Apartments Seek Reinstatement of $4 Million Insurance Verdict from Ike
When Hurricane Ike struck Galveston in 2008, it caused damage and insurance disputes for countless homes and properties. JAW The Pointe LLC knows of this damage and the following legal complications more than most. After purchasing the property just a year before the hurricane hit, the owners secured a group policy with Lexington for numerous two-story buildings that also provided up to $25 million in insurance […]
Getting the Advantage Over a Claims Adjuster
When you sustain an injury or experience damage to your home, an insurance company will send a claims adjuster to investigate your claim and determine the settlement amount you deserve. In order to establish the extent of the insurer’s liability, these adjusters will collect medical bills, interview witnesses and even seek the advice of outside professionals. In order to give yourself an advantage over a […]
What Should I Do with Insurance After a Storm?
There is no question that storms are capable of wreaking a lot of havoc and causing an incredible amount of damage to a person’s well being and his or her property. After a storm it is important that you know the steps you should take with your insurance to improve your chances of recovering the damages you are eligible to receive. Any delay in filing […]
Attorney Fees – Who Pays Them in Insurance Case?
In the course of my career, I have spent about half my professional time working on cases that do not allow for the recovery of attorney fees against the defendant and half where it does. In any event, I have exclusively represented people on a “contingency fee” basis — meaning, if I am not successful (either in settlement or trial), […]
Whose Job Is It Anyway?
An insurance agreement is a contract between a policyholder and an insurance company. Most of the contracts spell out whose job it is to investigate the loss. Many policies track the language of the Texas Insurance Code respecting such duties. Even if the contract leaves out the “investigate” language (see below) in the “Our Duties After Loss,” they still owe the duty under Texas Insurance Code. […]
