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McFalls sues State Farm for being a “Bad Neighbor”

Hodges Trial Lawyers has filed a lawsuit against State Farm for its failure to compensate its policy holder for damage to his home.  Rather than processing and paying the homeowner’s claim as required by the homeowner’s insurance policy, State Farm has chosen the classic insurance company approach of “Deny, Delay, Defend.”  Despite their commercials’ claims they’re a “good neighbor” and always “there,” State Farm has shown a clear history of turning its back on its own insured when the policyholders need them most.

Our firm has filed a lawsuit demanding that State Farm pay for the damages sustained to the home as required under the homeowner’s policy.  It is unfortunate that individuals who pay insurance premiums for years cannot trust  their insurance companies to do the right thing when a claim is made.  However, Hodges Trial Lawyers is here to protect those homeowners whose insurance companies, such as State Farm, refuse to be “there” in your time of need.  Perhaps if State Farm spent the money it spends on witty commercials on paying legitimate claims, it could be the good neighbor for a change.

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May 13, 2013

Did you know?

Did you know that if you are over the age of 55, Alabama law allows you to qualify for an insurance premium reduction? You are required to complete a specific safety program. Currently, allowed safety programs are sponsored by the National Safety Council, AAA, and the AARP. If you are over 55 you may want to investigate this simple way to save some money.

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Posted by: Jeremiah Hodges
February 8, 2012

Troubled homeowners, beware of ‘mass joinder’ lawsuit invitations

If someone sends you a mailer claiming that you can pay to join a lawsuit and somehow avoid paying your mortgage, beware.  The old adage, if it sounds too good to be true it probably is still rings true today.    We recommend that you consult with an attorney you trust before taking any steps that relate to your home.  Read the LA Times article here.

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Posted by: Jeremiah Hodges
September 26, 2011

UM/UIM Coverage is really important

We will try to keep this blog from solely being about insurance coverage, but we ran into the issue again yesterday.  We were retained to represent a pleasant young lady that was seriously injured in a car wreck that was not her fault.  Based on the insurance company for the negligent and wanton driver, we expect the insurance limits to be only $25,000.00.  Unfortunately, our client’s UM/UIM limits appear to be only $25,000.00.  $50,000.00 sounds like a large sum of money, but we expect this young lady’s medical bills to easily far exceed that amount.  We urge all of you to consider raising your UM/UIM limits.

We recommend $250,000, but not everyone can afford this.  You should at least make sure that your UM/UIM limits are at least as high as your liability limits.  In the case of our client, her liability coverage was $50,000.00.  If she was negligent or wanton and injured someone, that other person would have up to $50,000.00 of insurance to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.  If you have any questions about UM/UIM coverage, watch the below video or give us a call.

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Posted by: Jeremiah Hodges
July 26, 2011

Why YOU need UM/UIM Coverage

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Posted by: Hodges Trial Lawyers
July 21, 2011

RIPOFF ALERT-PROTECTIVE INDUSTRIAL LIFE POLICY

I was recently told about a Protective Industrial Life Policy for which a deceased paid 27.00 weekly for 42 years and the burial benefit was $200.00. After paying premiums of $60,000.00 over 42 years, the beneficiary receives $200.00 to apply to burial expense. The Alabama Insurance Commission needs to be more accountable to Alabama consumers. This type of policies are grossly unfair to Alabama consumers. You may wish to review any policies you carry that may be essentially “worthless.” It makes me think of my friend’s mother who once made monthly “payments” for an insured telephone from the telephone company. Over the years she paid thousands of dollars for a phone worth much less than $100.00 when it was brand new. Just because you can charge someone a ton of money, does not make it the right thing to do. If you have any questions about the fairness of an insurance policy that you are paying for, please let us know.

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July 5, 2011
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