by Dennis Beaver | bad faith claims, earthquake, earthquake insurance, homeowner's insurance, insurance
November 29, 2024 • By Dennis Beaver In 2024, more areas of the U.S. experienced earthquakes, leading some homeowners to face what Alaskans and Californians live through and fear: earthquake damage to their homes. “After their homeowners insurance claims were denied,...
by Dennis Beaver | attorney, business, employees, insurance
An insurance expert explains that Jerry skipping essential business insurance is a “false economy” for new small-business owners, and a labor attorney outlines how Jerry can avoid being accused of unfair competition when setting up shop. April 14, 2026 •...
by Dennis Beaver | clients, debt collection, insurance, lawyers, malpractice insurance
February 28, 2025 • By Dennis Beaver In some cases, it’ll work out better if you let it go instead of trying to force a deadbeat client, patient or customer to pay your bill. We’ve all heard the saying “happy wife, happy life.” Of course, today, we might update the...
by Dennis Beaver | insurance
June 30, 2006 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver I work at a State Prison where many of the Correctional Officers here read your column. A couple of us have been offered a kind of legal insurance plan that we can buy for about $25.00 a month. Another Officer...
by Dennis Beaver | animal control, insurance, pets
May 15, 2010 (Original publish date) • By Dennis Beaver Allstate Insurance television commercials command attention and admiration for their often touching themes. At the conclusion of every spot, we hear the reassuring voice of actor Dennis Hasbert telling us, as the...
by Dennis Beaver | homeowner's insurance, insurance, negligence
September 15, 2017 • By Dennis Beaver “My father, despite being financially secure, cries poverty, and refuses to spend money for upkeep of our home. This behavior has gotten him and mom sued over their enormous tree that split apart in a storm, crashed into a...