It is legal as long as you don't have an outstanding loan on the vehicle, if your insurance company paid the claim, and you keep the car. Your insurance company has the right to drop coverage or reduce the amount of coverage. If you have a loan, in most states, the check has to be issued to the body shop directly or to you and the lienholder jointly.
Yes it is legal.
However ... should you get into another accident, previous unrepaired damage is NOT covered and can cause a problem with determing what is the additional damage from the second accident.
Most of the time it is alright, in fact your claim could be reported to a national database for other insurance companies.
Contact your states dept of insurance and they will be able to answer that question for you.
Depending on the type of claim you are seeking help for there are many options. If it is a legal claim you can contact a local attorney. Most will have free consultations. If it is an insurance claim calling your insurance company would be the best option.
Sorry, the driver with no insurance can claim of your insurance. He/she has no legal right to lodge such unauthorised claim.
Once the insurance company has paid the claim for stolen items they become the legal owners of the items.
In case of death of the policy holder, with beneficiary already deceased and there is no will, the Insurance Company will pay only to the Legal Heir of the Policy Holder. The death claim will be kept in abeyance till the legal heir proves his legal identity to the satisfaction of the Insurance Company.
Nothing prohibits an insurance company from denying a claim. An insurance policy is a legal contract binding on both parties. One party agrees to certain obligations such as telling the truth on the application for insurance and paying the premiums and the other party agrees to pay covered claims on a timely basis. As long as the insured meets their obligations under the policy the insurance company will meet their obligations.
Yes, a neighbor can still sue you for damages even if your insurance has paid out. Insurance coverage does not prevent individuals from pursuing legal action against you if they believe you are responsible for the damages incurred. It is important to consult with a legal professional to understand your rights and options in such a situation.
An insurance company's legal department is there to handle situations that require court appearances or may involve lawsuits. The legal department will represent the company.
Yes, Legal & General is an insurance company. They offer life, home, landlord, lifestyle cover, and pet insurance.
AnswerImportant: Always default to your own insurance company for this answer.If the other insurance company is trying to contact you, call your claim representative and ask her what you should do. Usually, your insurance company can discuss liability with the other party's insurance company without you having to get involved. You don't want to prematurely call the other insurance company and say something on tape that may cost you a better legal standing.
You are not obligated to spend your auto insurance settlement claim check on a particular kind of repair. In fact, after payout, the auto insurance company has no legal ability to control or restrict how you spend your settlement money.