Posts by McWherter Scott & Bobbitt
Key Insurance Decisions to Keep an Eye on This Spring
Over the next few months, insurance experts and policyholders should pay attention to some key decisions expected by the courts. Several rulings set to come out over the next few months include decisions on insurance bad faith, coverage for data breaches, interpretation of computer fraud provisions, and settling a dispute over covering asbestos-related injuries. Some…
Read MoreReasons to Use a Commercial Property Appraiser
Utilizing the services of an experienced local appraiser is very important when you are purchasing commercial real estate. An appraiser’s job is to perform a market analysis on the property to arrive at its appraised value. This appraisal value reflects the property’s condition and the current market – all of which can help you make…
Read MoreRenovations, Upgrades and Your Tennessee Homeowners’ Insurance Policy
You’ve been staring at that ugly Formica countertop since you bought this house and it’s finally time to do something about it. Maybe the roof shingles are on their last legs, and it’s time to replace them once and for all. Perhaps a surprise bonus from work means the inground pool your family has dreamed…
Read MoreBad Faith and Your Rights When the Insurer Is Wrong
In the simplest of terms, we carry insurance in case of emergencies: fire, wind, hail, flood, illness, etc. When an emergency occurs, policyholders make a claim to their insurance companies to recoup their losses: the burned house, the lost income, the cost of new carpets and drywall, etc. The insurer assesses the damage and then…
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