The powerful insurance industry is currently the only business in Oregon exempt from the act. Proposed legislation would remove that exemption and allow the Attorney General and injured parties to sue for fraud. By: Christopher David Gray March 18, 2013 — Sen. Chip Shields, D-Portland and Rep. Paul Holvey, D-Eugene, rolled out legislation last week…
Settling a Fire Damage and Property Loss Insurance Claim
Why You Need An Attorney to Help You Navigate There are many times in your life where you may think to yourself, Do I need an Attorney? The answer should always be, maybe. Going through the circumstances of the case, what it is you are trying to accomplish and what is at stake with an…
A Policyholder’s Obligations
A Policyholder’s Obligations What you need to know after suffering a loss Often times, we are asked what obligations an insurance company has to its policyholders. What people seldom ask and should know, is what obligations they have as policyholders, to insure their claim is not denied. When dealing with insurance claims, it is important…
Suffering a Loss – Are You Getting All the Claims Benefits You Paid For?
Suffering A Loss – Are You Getting All the Claims Benefits You Paid For? The biggest mistake most policyholders make after suffering a loss is relying on their insurance company to conduct a full, unbiased, and thorough investigation of their claim. Insurance companies have an advantage over their policyholders. Insurance companies handle every claim they…
Who Does Your Building Contractor Work For?
Who Does Your Contractor Work For? You or Your Insurance Company? Often times, your insurance company will invite a contractor to come visit the site of your loss. In doing so, the insurance company may rely on that contractor to prepare an estimate to repair the loss. It might even be suggested that you hire that…
Why You Need Our Help Insurance Attorneys Vs. Public Adjusters – Part 2
Why You Need Our Help Insurance Attorneys Vs. Public Adjusters – Part 2 Because of the PA’s inability to practice law, they have no leverage should the insurance company not act in good faith. This inability to practice law potentially leads to much lower insurance proceeds as public adjusters scramble to accept deals that will…
Why You Need Our Help – Insurance Attorneys Vs. Public Adjusters Part 1
Why You Need Our Help Insurance Attorneys Vs. Public Adjusters – Part 1 You have just experienced property damage and loss resulting from a fire, wind, water, vandalism or other perils. You contact your insurance company to file a claim. That’s just the beginning. The insurance company advises that it will have an adjuster contact…
The Taylor Bridge Fire – What’s Next?
The Taylor Bridge Fire – What’s Next? Picking Up The Pieces in Eastern Washington Elaine Thompson/Associated Press The Taylor Bridge Fire that has destroyed many structures and land and evacuated hundreds in Kittitas County near Cle Elum Washington, is still being worked on to be fully contained. In all it has destroyed over 22,000 acres,…
Tigard, OR Apartment Fire Claims Man’s Life
Tigard, OR Apartment Fire Claims Man’s Life Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and Tigard Police investigators have determined that a fatal fire Thursday evening at a Tigard, Oregon apartment complex was accidental. Read the full story at the Tigard Times>>>
OTLA Features Fred Millard: Sheltering Victims in Insurance Claims
Note: The following article was originally published in Sidebar, a newsletter published by the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. Download the full article here. OTLA Features Fred Millard a Portland, Oregon Fire Claims Attorney in: Sheltering Victims in Insurance Claims He’s been a member of OTLA for over 10 years but most of you probably don’t…
