Insurance is the best way to make sure you don’t end up in a financial hole after an accident. Whether your home suffers damage from a burst pipe, a fallen tree, or theft, insurance coverage will, ideally, help you recover without many financial issues. However, that doesn’t mean making a claim is easy. You may […]
If you’ve been living in Texas for a while, you know just how strong the wind can get. While it may not seem like a weather condition that can do a lot of damage, wind damage claims are the most common seen by homeowners in the U.S. Continue reading to learn how to file an […]
Let’s face it – fully understanding your insurance coverage can be an overwhelming task, especially when it comes to the language used in your contract. If you have to file an insurance claim and it’s denied, it can be difficult to know if you were denied in bad faith because of the volume of unfamiliar […]
The loss of property is an unfortunate circumstance that no policyholder wants to have to deal with. The only thing that can make it worse is to hear that your large-loss insurance claim has been denied. If your claim is rejected, especially as a result of bad faith, you need to know who to turn […]
Every day, millions of people receive the news that their bad faith insurance claims were denied for a variety of reasons. However, in many circumstances, those claims are rejected unfairly or incorrectly. While they may sound like the same thing, denied insurance claims as a result of bad faith and breach of contract aren’t quite […]
For as long as the insurance industry has existed, people have had their insurance claims denied. Unfortunately, in many cases, these claims were denied in an attempt to safeguard the insurance company’s profits rather than protect the claimant. This is what insurance lawyers refer to as an insurance claim being denied “in bad faith.” The […]
Property damage, whether it be to our valuables, cars, or in this case, homes, is something that most people have had to deal with in their lives. However, if a natural disaster or other emergency causes damage to your home, it’s key to understand how to assess restoration costs. The bad faith insurance lawyers at […]
Unfortunately, accidents happen and things don’t always go as planned. An insurance claim that's denied only adds to the frustration of an already difficult situation. People end up in predicaments like this all the time, but why and how? While some claims are denied in bad faith, there are many reasons why a health insurance […]
Imagine a scenario in which your insurance claim is denied in bad faith, and the only remaining option is to file a lawsuit. Bad faith insurance lawyers can certainly help you go down this path, but you may have specific questions involving compensation for damages. Many individuals in this type of situation may ask themselves, […]
Although there are many cases in which an insurance claim is denied in bad faith, there are also many instances in which the denial is valid. How will you know whether or not the decision was appropriate and ethical? The bad faith insurance lawyers at Millin and Millin are professionals who can help you determine […]
San Diego Independent School District
Contract Length and Dates of Service: 2005-2006
While a partner at Ortiz & Millin LP, John Millin represented San Diego ISD in this insurance bad-faith litigation case involving a property damage claim of water intrusion and mold growth at three different school campuses. The client was extremely pleased with the results. After trying the case before a panel of arbitrators for four months, the insurer, Zurich North America, paid the seven-figure arbitration award within 15 days.
Freer Independent School District
Contract Length and Dates of Service: 2005-2006
While a partner at Ortiz & Millin LP, John Millin handled this insurance bad-faith litigation case. He advocated on behalf of Freer ISD involving a property damage claim due to water intrusion and mold growth at their main high school campus. A six-figure arbitration award was obtained after the case was tried before a panel of arbitrators for eight weeks. The client received payment from the insurer, Zurich North America, within 15 days.
Donna Independent School District
Contract Length and Dates of Service: 2006-2008
While a partner at Ortiz & Millin LP, John Millin served as lead counsel in representing Donna ISD in this complex, multi-facility construction defect case. After six months of intense discovery, the general contractor and its subcontractors agreed to a multi-million dollar settlement before trial.
Brooks County Independent School District
Contract Length and Dates of Service: 2005-2008
John Millin, on behalf of Ortiz & Millin LP, represented Brooks County ISD in this insurance bad-faith litigation case that involved a property damage claim filed as a result of water intrusion and mold growth at four school campuses. A seven-figure arbitration award was obtained after trying the case before a panel of arbitrators. Payment was received from the insurer, Zurich North America, within 15 days.
Lone Star National Bank, Brownsville
Contract Length and Dates of Service: 2007-2008
In this insurance bad-faith litigation case, John Millin represented Lone Star National Bank after a property damage claim was filed due to water intrusion at their six-story office building in Brownsville, TX. The case settled before trial for a confidential six-figure amount, allowing the client to make any and all repairs.
Tortuga Bay Condominiums, South Padre Island
Contract Length and Dates of Service: 2008-2010
Gina and John Millin represented this HOA in this insurance bad-faith litigation case involving a property damage claim after property was damaged by water intrusion during Hurricane Dolly in July of 2008. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association settled before trial for a confidential six-figure amount.
First Church of the Nazarene, Harlingen
Contract Length and Dates of Service: 2008-2010
After water intrusion damaged this client’s property during Hurricane Dolly in July of 2008, we advocated on their behalf in this insurance bad-faith litigation case. We settled with the insurer before trial for a confidential six-figure amount covering the cost of repairs.
Trenton View Shopping Center, McAllen
Contract Length and Dates of Service: 2013-2014
After water intrusion damaged this client’s property during the McAllen Hail Storm in March of 2012, we challenged the insurer’s inadequate and insufficient adjustment of the property damage in an insurance bad-faith case. We settled with the insurer before trial for a confidential six-figure amount covering the cost of repairs.
When you sign up for insurance, you and the insurance company are making an agreement that means you’ll pay premiums and that the insurance company will pay for part or all of your healthcare expenses. Unfortunately, it seems that many insurance companies don’t like to hold up their end of the bargain. According to reporting […]
Gulf Coast living provides many exciting recreational activities that the land-locked residents of most other states do not get to experience. But these opportunities come with a risk; warm-water hurricanes. Homeowners know they must prepare for these events, and that includes knowing how to purchase insurance that will help you rebuild in case your part […]
Have you ever had a questionable or unfair insurance claim settlement in Texas? If so, you may be able to challenge the decision with the help of the bad faith insurance claim lawyers of Millin & Millin. One party that can be held legally liable for an act of insurance bad faith is the insurance […]
If there isn’t any damage there can’t be any injury right? Wrong! After a low speed impact collision, your insurance company may associate a lack of damage as an absence of injury. But this isn’t always the case. It is entirely possible for passengers in a auto accident to be injured, especially in soft tissue […]
