Insurance Claim Denial Dispute

Summary

The situation involves a potential breach of contract and misrepresentation by an employer regarding insurance policy terms for owner-operators. The denial of an accidental death claim, despite coverage being advertised, raises issues of misrepresentation and unfair claims practices. Legal guidance from a local attorney specializing in insurance claims may be beneficial to address these concerns and explore possible actions.

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Employer bought into trucker insurance trust. Then sold policy to owner operators but failed to meet policy obligation to designate them as independent contractors in their contract.
It sounds like there might be a contractual issue or misrepresentation if the policy terms were not met. To help you better, could you clarify if you are one of the owner-operators affected by this situation, or are you involved in a different capacity?
Spouse of dead owner operator
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like you might be dealing with a potential breach of contract or misrepresentation issue. To provide more specific information, could you let me know if there have been any communications or responses from the insurance trust or employer regarding this issue?
They have denied the accidental death claim due to it being death due to occupational disease even though it was advertised as covering that
I'm sorry to hear about this difficult situation. In Texas, insurance disputes often involve:
- Misrepresentation of policy coverage.
- Potential breach of contract if terms aren't honored.
- Possible unfair claims practices.
Would you like assistance in connecting with local lawyers who specialize in insurance claims and can provide more detailed guidance?
Is the employer responsible
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It seems like a complex case involving potential misrepresentation, breach of contract, and an insurance claim denial. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If so, could you provide a bit more information about the issue?