Insurance companies throughout Washington and the United States owe a number of duties to their policyholders. According to FindLaw, some of these duties are universal, including the duties to defend, indemnify and investigate. However, there is also a fourth duty that is not universal throughout the United States but recognized in some jurisdictions: the duty to settle.
What is the difference between short- and long-term disability?
Disability insurance provides coverage to workers in Washington in the event that they become unable to work due to a disability. You can purchase disability insurance privately, or you may have the option to obtain it through your employer. According to FindLaw, disability insurance policies differ in the duration of benefits. A short-term disability policy will cover you for up to two years, while a long-term policy may provide benefits for decades. Depending on a number of factors, including your budget, you may opt for either short-term or long-term disability coverage, or you may choose both. Some workers obtain one type of coverage from an employer and purchase the other type of coverage privately.
What is PIP medical pay?
Bellevue residents like you have a full plate when dealing with medical insurance. Let LePley Law Firm help by explaining important things that you need to know in order to receive compensation, avoid unnecessary expenses, and more. Today, we will take a look at PIP medical pay.
