FREE ATTORNEY and INSURANCE COMPLAINT information

 

This information is being provided in case a client needs an attorney's help with insurance claims or any other legal matter.

 

1. Talk-to-a-Lawyer (FREE)

Sponsored by VLP (Volunteer Lawyer Program of Southwestern Indiana, Inc.)

812-434-4836 or 1-800-994-2169 (for reservation and location)

February thru December

First Thursday each month

4:30 – 7:00 pm

2. First Contact:

Legal Aid Society of Evansville

Low-Income Persons (non-criminal cases only)

Serving Vanderburgh County only

435-5173

www.vanderburghgov.org /LAS

3. If Turned Down at #2:

Indiana Legal Services

Vanderburgh County PH:  426-1295

Southwestern Indiana PH:  800-852-3477

www.ilsi.net

4. If Turned Down at both #1 and #2:

The Evansville Bar Association

Lawyer Referral Service

Cathy Martin

426-1712

www.evvbar.org

 

 

If a client has an insurance complaint:

 

1.        Check the insurance policy thoroughly.  The courts have ruled this is a public responsibility.  If it has been destroyed, your insurance company can provide you with another copy.  The key is "IS IT REASONABLE."  If not, then…

2.        Call Insurance Company (not your agent)

Talk to as many supervisors as necessary.

Write a letter to the President of your insurance company.

Threaten at each step to go the state Insurance Commissioner.  Many companies know it may be cheaper to settle your claim than face fines.  Then ACT on your threat (if necessary)…

3.        Indiana Department of Insurance

James Atterholt, Commissioner

Consumer Services Division

311 W. Washington St., Suite 300

Indianapolis, IN  46204-2787

PH:  (317) 232-2385

Fax:  (317) 232-5251

www.state.in.us/idoi

4.        National Association of Insurance Commissioners (good place for additional information)

online help form

www.naic.org