Commercial Insurance Claims Can Result in Big Disagreement with the Insurance Company Contractors must be careful not to commit the unauthorized practice of law in Alabama. After a loss, contractors are often the first professionals on site—and insureds naturally want them to help “deal with the insurance company.” That instinct is understandable. But in Alabama, there is a clear legal boundary  between providing construction expertise and negotiating insurance claims on beha

It's important to read the terms of your policy, including the appraisal clause, carefully. A recent case out of the United States...