When your car has been totaled in an accident, your insurance company's job is to spend as little as possible on your claim. That means that unless you know what you're owed, you may take a small settlement and just go on your way, when you could have been reimbursed...
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West Virginia to Increase Minimum Wage in 2016
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Apr 2, 2016 | Insurance Law
Concept For Corruption, Bankruptcy Court, Bail, Crime, Bribing, Fraud, Auction Bidding. Judges or Auctioneer Gavel, Soundboard And Bundle Of Dollar Cash On The Rough Wooden Textured Table Background.Beginning January 1, 2016, West Virginia's minimum wage will go...
How do I Make a Counter Offer to my Insurance Claim?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jul 3, 2015 | Insurance Law
After an accident, the insurance company is going to do everything it can to get you to settle and settle quickly. By putting on the pressure, you feel like it's best to take their offer and you don't have time to research your options, including what an injury like...
What are the Penalties for Not Having Health Insurance?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 18, 2014 | Insurance Law
Many workers who have been doing fine without healthcare coverage are wondering what will change now that the Affordable Care Act has been signed into law. What are the penalties for going without coverage? Is it worth it to buy insurance? Beginning this year,...
Can My Employer Reduce Hours to Avoid Paying for Healthcare?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 16, 2014 | Insurance Law
When the Affordable Care Act first became law, stories hit the news of employers cutting hours to reduce their responsibility for healthcare. There was so much talk of it, that Congress actually considered amending the law to make the threshold for full-time work 40...
Can My Employer Cut Health Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Sep 12, 2014 | Insurance Law
With the new Healthcare.gov and state-run healthcare exchanges up and running, many people are worried that their employers will get rid of health coverage as a part of employment benefits. Rising healthcare costs in recent years led to employers cutting back on...
Can Your Employer Sign You up for Health Insurance without Your Permission?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Aug 27, 2014 | Insurance Law
A new part of the Affordable Care Act goes into effect next year that requires employers with 200 or more employees to enroll new full-timers in a company health care plan automatically unless they say otherwise.The provision came from the success of automatic...
Rights of Passengers in Automobile Accidents
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jan 29, 2014 | Insurance Law
Passengers who are injured in a car accident have rights and can sometimes recover for their injuries. Passengers should be informed of what their rights are. They should also be aware of who they can bring a cause of action against to recover for their injuries.A...
How Does Worker’s Compensation Affect Your Personal Injury Lawsuit Against Your Employer?
On Behalf of Bouchillon Crossan & Colburn, L.C. | Jan 21, 2014 | Insurance Law
Worker's compensation is insurance purchased by a company to cover its employees in the event that the employee is injured at work. Worker's compensation allows an employee injured at work to get paid no matter who was at fault. This is great for employers because it...
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