Went to mediation and came to agreement for Hubby's claims. The paper that he signed said that payment has to be made within 10 days. It's been 5 weeks now and our lawyer still has NOT gotten check from insurance company. I want to light a fire under their butts to get this settlement check. But I don't want to be pushy either. I still have to deal with them for my settlement. Shouldn't there be some sort of penalty because they (the other party) didn't hold up their end of the agreement? I know I should be asking my attorney, I tried but I've been waiting since Wed. to hear back from him so I can talk to him personally. Why is the insurance company taking so long? And is this even legal??
2007-12-09 09:54:13 · 3 answers · asked by fiestyredhead 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Your attorney CAN make this happen. It is your attorney's job. Call your attorney and ask your attorney to help you collect the payment, which is now LONG overdue. You should NOT be talking to ANYONE but your attorney.
2007-12-09 10:02:36 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your attorney isn't any help to you on chasing this down (remember there's very little he can do also if the company is just stalling), contact your state's insurance commission. Explain the situation, give the name of the company, and ask what pressure you can put on them. If they are breaking any state reg. - and I am guessing they are not - the commission may take up your case. Hope this helps!!
2007-12-09 10:03:00 · answer #2 · answered by Pete 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Companies deal with these matters exclusively. Likely they are still within their alootted time. Maybe it was ten days to get the paperwork in or something like that. Likely it wasn't to have the check in your hand. Lawyers, even your own have a way of blowing you off, or putting you off with half *** ed answers. I'd start with your own lawyer.
2007-12-09 11:31:57 · answer #3 · answered by primalclaws1974 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋