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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 4-May-2021

  RVOS HOME INSURANCE STRONG-ARMS TEXAS RESIDENT AFTER WINTER STORM URI

  Austin Texas resident Scott Glover in February 2021 had 60 gallons of water pumped from his bedroom floor as a result of broken water pipes during the Winter Storm Uri. "My bed, my clothes, and many of my personal belongings were all flooded ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 30-Jul-2020

  TEXAS SCHOOLS ARE TO REOPEN CLASSROOMS ON THE STATE'S TIMETABLE

  After weeks of confusion and conflicting signals, Texas has settled into policies that effectively compel schools to reopen their classrooms this fall no later than eight weeks after the academic year begins, whether they want to or not. Teachers, ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 28-Jul-2020

  United Property & Casualty Insurance Company Pays Up $20,529.88

  United Property & Casualty Insurance Company Pays Up $20,529.88. This is after insurance company initially made allegations that claim was under the deductible. Client can sue for attorney fees and interest. This sum is after any applicable ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 27-Jul-2020

  Liberty Mutual Insurance Company pays up $11,816.00

  Liberty Mutual Insurance Company pays up $11,816.00 Liberty Mutual Insurance Company pays up $11,816.00 after initially claiming there was no damage. Dick Law Firm client can still sue for attorney fees and interest. This sum is after taking out any ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 26-Jul-2020

  Clear Blue Insurance Company Pays Up $17,581.60

  Clear Blue Insurance Company Pays Up $17,581.60 After initially claiming the storm damage claim was paid under the deductible, Clear Blue Insurance Company pays an additional $17,581.60. This is after any applicable deductible has been taken out. ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 25-Jul-2020

  Do home insurance claims increase premiums?

  Do home insurance claims increase premiums? The simple answer is no. Insurance companies can decide not to renew a homeowner if they have excessive number of claims. When evaluating the insurance premium that you are paying your insurance company, ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 24-Jul-2020

  How to read insurance claim settlement?

  How to read an insurance claim settlement? Reading an insurance claim settlement is easy as 1-2-3 using this basic formula: Recoverable Cost Value (RCV) – Depreciation = Actual Cash Value (ACV) Recoverable Cost Value is the replacement value of ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 20-Jul-2020

  Ohio calls to retroactively expand business interruption

  Ohio calls to retroactively expand business interruption Lawmakers in Ohio and Massachusetts have proposed bills that would retroactively expand business interruption insurance policies to cover companies’ losses attributable to the outbreak of ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 13-Jul-2020

  Because We Care at HCDE

  HCDE Fifth Ward Head Start Care Package Distribution Harris County Department of Education Head Start staff distributes "Be Cause we Care" food packages to families of students served by the Fifth Ward. Some 400 care packages have been ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 12-Jul-2020

  Residents Continue to Complain about State Farm

  Randall Kelly complains about State Farm. Previously, State Farm has paid $352.5 million to Texas residents for overcharging them and $250 million for bribery. Unfortunately, complaints like this are very common with State Farm. Consumers are usually ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 9-Jul-2020

  SIGN THE PETITION - KEEP EDUCATION SAFE AMIDST COVID-19

  Teachers and students across the country await the systemic changes in the education system this upcoming school year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Many teachers fear for the safety and well-being of their students and themselves. “I’m ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 9-Jul-2020

  PUBLIC SCHOOLS FORCED TO REOPEN CAMPUSES IN AUGUST

  Texas public school districts must reopen campuses for in-person instruction in August to continue receiving state funding, unless the governor issues a school closure order or a confirmed case of COVID-19 on an individual campus forces a brief ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 8-Jul-2020

  Perry vs USAA

  IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS ══════════ No. 19-0210 ══════════ DELLA R. PERRY, PETITIONER, v. UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION, RESPONDENT ══════════════════════════════════════════ ON PETITION FOR REVIEW FROM THE COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 7-Jul-2020

  'Godzilla' Sahara Dust

  The "Godzilla" dust cloud from the Sahara heading towards the southeastern U.S. is one of the biggest recorded for 50 years. The cloud is expected to bring beautiful sunsets to states including Florida, Texas and Louisiana. The plume, which ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 3-Jul-2020

  Certain Underwriters at Lloyds London pays up $65,348.86

  Certain Underwriters at Lloyds London pays a client of Dick Law Firm $65,348.86. The client is still entitled to sue for attorney fees it incurred and collect interest on money. certain underwriters at lloyds london certain underwriters at ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 2-Jul-2020

  Insurance Lobbyist Enjoys Ex-Parte Communication

  Insurance lobbyist Steve Badger elicited ex-parte communication from TAPIA to influence Honorable Judge Linda Story. In response, judge appropriately marks "ex-parte communication" on letter. When dealing with Zelle or Steve Badger expect ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 30-Jun-2020

  Certain Underwriters of Lloyds of London Pays Up 62k

  Certain Underwriters of Lloyds Client Received Justice After initially denying the hurricane harvey claim, Certain Underwriters at Lloyds of London pays up $62,389.50 on windstorm damage claim to client of Dick Law Firm. Client can sue for attorney ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 30-Jun-2020

  Amica Pays Up 34k!

  Amica pays up $33,532.91 on an insurance claim it initially underpaid to Dick Law Firm client. Client may sue Amica to recover attorney fees and interest it lost. More information on Amica Amica Mutual Insurance Company is a mutual insurance company ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 29-Jun-2020

  Does homeowners insurance cover water damage from leaking roof?

  Does homeowners insurance cover water damage from a leaking roof? Generally, yes. However, some insurance companies may try to deny perfectly valid insurance claims by claiming that there wasn't a storm-created opening. Instead, the water ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 29-Jun-2020

  Clear Blue Pays Up 10k

  Clear blue insurance group pays in new money 9,758.33 after deductible and depreciation for an insurance claim it initially underpaid to client of Dick Law Firm. Client may sue insurance company to pay for client's attorney fees and statutory ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 27-Jun-2020

  Allstate Texas Lloyds pays $57,463.27 in new money

  After initially underpaying a home fire loss for damage for a house. Allstate Texas Lloyds pays $57,463.27 in new money to client of Dick Law Firm. 85% of Insurance Claims Are Underpaid! Homeowner's insurance is intended to cover repair and other ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 27-Jun-2020

  Is Patrick Sharkey a Bias Umpire?

  Appraisal Umpires The appraisal clause, which permits a policyholder to employ an independent appraiser to evaluate the number of their damages, is closely related to the umpire clause. As a result, the insurance company will employ its appraiser. ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 25-Jun-2020

  Mayor Turner to consider board of shame

  Mayor Turner to consider board of shame

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 25-Jun-2020

  Congratulations to Lucy Forbes on becoming a Director of State Bar of Texas

  Congratulations to Lucy Forbes in her recent election as Director of State Bar of Texas!

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 12-Aug-2019

  Are Prosecutors Secretly Used For Collection Agency Work?

  Jason Horn is one of 6 Texas Department of Insurance prosecutors in DA offices around the state. This partnership helps to fight insurance fraud. Currently, Mr. Horn is also secretly acting as a collection agency for U.A. Plumbers Local Union to ...

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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 16-Mar-2019

  Insurance Lobby Buys Law

  Corruption is on the rise. During this election cycle, the insurance industry (though its lobbyist Steve Badger) purchased state legislatures to pass HB 2102 that makes it a Class B Misdemeanor for a contractor to not collect the insurance deductible ...

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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 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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