Blog Posts in 2016

• 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 16-Sep-2016

  State Farm Spends Big Money to Avoid Legitimate Claims

  In the litigation, Jason Schmerse et al. v. State Farm Lloyds, 40th Judicial District Court, Ellis County, Texas, a twelve-person jury reached a unanimous defense decision in favor of State Farm Lloyds on Friday, September 16, 2016. According to the ...

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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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