Tag Archives: Defending Insurance Companies
Texas Supreme Court Holding in Haygood v. De Escobedo Limits Medical Expense Exposure for Insureds
The Texas legislature adopted a somewhat ambiguous statute in 2003 dealing with the types of medical expenses that are recoverable by a claimant via a civil lawsuit. Fortunately, the Texas Supreme Court stepped in and provided some clarity that may be beneficial for insurance companies when assessing liability exposure in personal injury lawsuits. Ambiguous… Read More »
Handling Multi-Party Insurance Negotiations
Bankruptcy Judge Freezes Insurance Payout to Bus Operator for Accident A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge in McAllen froze the insurance payouts of a charter bus company responsible for a deadly accident this May, according to The Brownsville Herald. The judge, Eduardo V. Rodriguez, granted a preliminary injunction freezing the funds. The accident in May,… Read More »