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Insurance Disputes

Insurance polices can be difficult to figure out for those not familiar with the language of the policies.  To complicate things further, the law has particular rules on just how to read and interpret the language of insurance policies.   There are many times when an owner of an insurance policy may find themselves in a dispute with their own insurance company over what coverages are available in their insurance policy.   This comes as a new experience to most…

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Business Interruption Coverage

With businesses currently closed by government order, questions are arising about business interruption coverage in insurance policies.  In order to evaluate a policy for business interruption coverage, an attorney must first review the actual language of the insurance policy.  Wisconsin laws are unique to other states when it comes to interpreting insurance policy language.  Secondly, Wisconsin has specific rules that apply to different lines of insurance that are sold. …

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Is Automobile Insurance Required in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin joined the vast majority of States nine years ago that require an automobile on the road to have insurance.  However, many drivers still flaunt the law and make the choice to drive without insurance.  In the event you are injured by a driver without insurance, your own automobile insurance policy should have uninsured motorist coverage.  In many cases, the drivers who drive without insurance are without adequate assets to cover the damages they have caused.…

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Insurance Policy Language

Insurance companies have the advantage when it comes to the language contained in their policy.  In some cases, they use their own language in the polices that they have created to deny claims.  If you find yourself in this situation, you should take time to talk to an attorney.  An insurance policy may provide coverage for situations that may not seem obvious to a person unfamiliar with insurance polices.  Also, a person should not take for granted that the insurance…

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Proposed Legislation Regarding Operating a Vehicle with Insurance

Proposed legislation in the Wisconsin State Assembly proposes to modify the existing law regarding the requirement to operate a motor vehicle with sufficient liability insurance.  The current law in the State of Wisconsin requires that a person operating a motor vehicle on a highway has in place an insurance policy.  A person is also required to have in hand if stopped proof that he or she is in…

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