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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 16-Jul-2019

  Insurance Carriers Beware

  Steve Badger, an insurance lobbyist attorney, recently defended Southern Vanguard and had 4 out of 5 of his experts struck in trial, solely due to his failure to respond to discovery. Badger, who charged this client $30,000 for showing up to court ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 11-Jul-2019

  State Farm Lawyer Caught on Video

  State Farm Lawyer Likes Dick Law Firm Sign (Video) The largest insurance carrier in Texas, State Farm, is known for scamming customers and bribery. If you have insurance with State Farm you are encouraged to immediately change policies.

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 1-Jul-2019

  Two Texas Franchises Sold

  It appears many are upset with the recent sale of Whataburger. "In April 2001, a joint resolution passed the Texas House and Senate that declared Whataburger, the state’s beloved fast-food chain, to be a “Texas Treasure.” In ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 8-Jun-2019

  Baseball sized hail slams northeast Houston neighborhoods

  If it's not floodwater, it's hail damage that Houstonians are now dealing with after severe thunderstorms pummel Southeast Texas this month. Along with several inches of flooding, the El Dorado area just northeast of the East Loop 610 and ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 22-May-2019

  Sexual Harasser Still Serves on School Board

  Residents should note that Harris County houses Texas' very last county school board, which is a county governmental entity from when school districts were common instead of independent. Harris County Department of Education actually runs in the ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 15-May-2019

  Trustee Abruptly Resigns

  On May 15, 2019, HCDE Trustee George Moore abruptly resigned from his elected position. Pursuant to state law, HCDE Trustees are to appoint his replacement.

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 7-May-2019

  Top 3 Worst Home Insurance Companies

  This is not an exhaustive list. There are many insurance companies out there, like Southern Vanguard, that will spend $100,000 defending a lawsuit that would cost them $50,000 to settle. My best advice is to focus on coverage, cost, and your ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 16-Mar-2019

  Insurance Lobby Buys Law

  This election cycle the insurance industry purchased state legislatures to pass HB 2102 that makes it a Class B Misdemeanor for a contractor to not collect the insurance deductible from consumers - regardless of circumstances or financial hardship. ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 27-Apr-2017

  Eric Dick Represents Charitable Man Against Religious Persecution by Houston

  Despite massive opposition from peoples of all cultures and creeds, the City of Houston approved its Charitable Feeding Ban in 2012. This controversial ordinance makes it a crime to distribute food contributions to more than five people without an ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 1-Feb-2017

  TX Supreme Court Likely to Give Ruling on Houston Misworded Ballot Lawsuit

  The November 2015 voting cycle in Houston included one ballot result that surprised many: the decision to extend the term limits of city officials from three two-year terms to two four-year terms. The result was so unexpected, it immediately raised ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 13-Jan-2017

  Eric Dick Named VP of Board of Trustees, Harris County Department of Education

  Attorney Eric Dick of Dick Law Firm in Houston has always been known as a legal professional with unparalleled abilities and an intentional focus on ethics. It is likely that these attributes and many more of his agreeable characteristics helped in ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 19-Dec-2016

  Attorney Eric Dick Elected to Harris County School Trustee

  Attorney Eric Dick has been elected to The Board of Trustees for the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE)! Elected to Precinct 4, Position 2 during the November 8 th general election, Eric will serve as one of seven elected board members and ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 5-Dec-2016

  Eric Dick Earns Second Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ Inclusion

  Attorney Eric Dick has been named to Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ for the second year in a row! This accomplishment pays testament to Attorney Dick’s uncompromising dedication to excellence and solidifies his reputation as one of the most ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 26-Jul-2016

  Filing a Homeowner's Insurance Claim After an Electrical Fire

  Electrical fires are one of the most common small-scale disasters in the American home. According to data collected by the United States Fire Administration, more than 28,000 electrical fires occur annually, and each one causes, on average, close to ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 11-Jul-2016

  Prepare Your Home for Extreme Summer Weather

  Every year, it seems like it takes summer forever to arrive. As we huddle around our heaters and fireplaces during winter, we often long for the days where we can wear shorts and a t-shirt and enjoy some fun in the sun. While the summertime can ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 28-Jun-2016

  How Long Do I Have to File a Homeowners Insurance Claim?

  In the event that a person’s home should be damaged due to a natural disaster or some other type of catastrophe, many people turn to their homeowners insurance policies for much needed financial support. But what happens if a person does not ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 21-Jun-2016

  Work Vehicle Accidents: Am I Covered?

  Motor vehicle accidents involving company-owned cars, trucks, and other types of vehicles present a large number of legal questions. Who is responsible? Whose insurance company should pay for the damage? What role does workers’ compensation ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 13-Jun-2016

  Is Your Roof Leaking? Know the Signs

  Water – one of the building blocks of life… and the absolute bane of your home’s interior. A slight yet steady leak can cause catastrophic damage to your home and rack up expensive repair costs. Worst of all, most leaks ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 6-Jun-2016

  Houston Flooding Continues, More Storms to Come in June

  The greater Houston area is currently battling the rising waters of flooded rivers and basins, overflowing due to torrential rainstorms that have bombarded the region in recent days. Brazoria County is reportedly one of the areas hit the worst by the ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 27-May-2016

  What Damages are Covered in a Power Outage?

  We have all been sitting at our computers, working hard on a project, drawing close to completion, when suddenly – everything goes dark. A power surge roaring through the city’s electrical grid rushes into your home or business and shuts ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 23-May-2016

  Houston Flood Damage Insurance Claims

  The recent flooding in Houston caused catastrophic damage to over a thousand homes and left hundreds in need of rescue. This most recent disaster comes less than a year after the Memorial Day floods and many homeowners are still finishing repairs and ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 20-May-2016

  Why You Should Talk to a Lawyer for Your life Insurance Bad Faith Case

  For many people who have lost a loved one, either through an accident or the natural passage of time, the first source of solace and peace of mind they can find comes as financial support through death benefits guaranteed through their life insurance ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 19-May-2016

  How to Prove Insurance Bad Faith

  Every insurance policy acts as a legally binding contract between you and the insurance carrier and if you are like the average Texan, you have insurance coverage for multiple areas such as your home, car, and health. When accidents do occur, it is ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 26-Apr-2016

  Ways to Avoid Delays on Your Insurance Claim

  In a perfect world, insurance policyholders would submit a claim, the insurer would investigate the claim, and then promptly send the policyholder their payment upon approval. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. Policyholders frequently encounter ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 19-Apr-2016

  April Showers Bring May Flowers... and Flood Damage

  We’ve all heard the old adage “April showers bring May flowers” time and time again. The former half of this saying has certainly been the case in 2016, with heavy thunderstorms and showers hitting the greater Houston area ...

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