Published by The Pellegrin Firm October 9, 2019
In a ruling issued October 1, 2019, the New Orleans-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit found for Securian Life Insurance Company in the case of a Texas teenager who shot himself in the head while hanging out with his friends
Published by The Pellegrin Firm October 6, 2019
An interesting March 22, 2018, decision from the New Orleans-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit found that it can be under Texas law. The court of appeals found the question to be close enough that the federal district court was wrong to grant summary judgment for the insurer.
Published by The Pellegrin Firm August 31, 2019
Prescription drug abuse is a very visible issue in our society today. This problem is big in the news and big in the legislative and legal landscape.
Published by The Pellegrin Firm August 23, 2019
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance is an important planning tool families use to protect against the consequences of the accidental death of a loved one. In addition, these policies often cover loss of a limb, hearing, or vision due to accident, losses which can seriously affect earning capacity. These policies can be sold by themselves or as a rider to a traditional life insurance policy.