Welcome to The Neese Law Firm
Hiring the right lawyer for you and your case can be one of the most important decisions you make. John Neese is a top trial lawyer with the experience, focus, and determination to do what it takes to win. For over 10 years, he has represented seriously injured individuals and the families of those killed by the negligence of others. Additionally, John Neese has represented individuals and companies in a broad range of civil litigation matters nationwide. If you would like to discuss your potential case, please contact The Neese Law Firm There is no charge for an initial consultation, and if we cannot help you, we will certainly do our best to get you pointed in the right direction and to provide you with the name and number of an attorney who can.
Hurricane Ike Litigation
Bad Faith Insurance Claims
When a disaster happens, many people believe that their insurance company will be there to help. Unfortunately, help from an insurance company is far too often too little, too late.
The law requires that your insurance company handle your claim fairly, honestly, and in a timely fashion. Age-old insurance company tactics of “delay, deny, and defend” can be just as devastating to your family or business as the hurricane force winds. If your home, boat, airplane, building or business has been damaged or destroyed, call The Neese Law Firm. to ensure that your claim is processed in a timely manner and is paid in full.
Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) Claims
Insurance Companies who breach their duty of good faith and fair dealing may also be liable under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and under Article 21.21 of the Texas Insurance Code.
Examples of "bad faith" insurance practices include:
- Misrepresenting to a claimant a material fact or policy provision relating to the coverage at issue.
- Failing to provide promptly to a policyholder a reasonable explanation of the basis in the policy, in relation to the facts or applicable law, for the insurer's denial of a claim or the offer of a compromise settlement of a claim.
- Failing to acknowledge and act reasonably and promptly upon notice of a claim arising out of an insurance policy.
- Failing to adopt and implement reasonable standards for the prompt investigation of claims.
- Refusing to pay claims without conducting a reasonable investigation.
- Failing to confirm or deny coverage of claims within a reasonable time after proof of loss statement has been completed.
- Failing to attempt in good faith to effectuate a prompt, fair and equitable settlement of claims in which liability has become reasonably clear.
- Failing to promptly settle claims where liability has become reasonably clear under one portion of the insurance policy coverage in order to influence settlements under other portions of the insurance policy coverage.
If you have questions about your Hurricane Ike-related business interruption or property damage claim, please call The Neese Law Firm.
