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Insurance companies deflect responsibility for legal bills

While insurance companies provide consumers with clarity in clauses that discuss protection against certain elements, there are times when disputes are made about who is responsible for footing a bill. Many insurance companies in Kentucky go to extensive efforts to give policy holders an accurate description of the reach of their services. In situations where consumers are claiming they need assistance, but their insurance company disagrees, they have the option of defending their opinion and reasoning for not extending assistance to said policy holders. 

In a controversial case that has taken the nation by storm, infamous Harvey Weinstein's insurers are disputing claims that they are responsible for covering the climbing costs of his legal fees. Weinstein's defense team argues that he has been falsely accused with crimes that he did not commit. They contend that the insurers who are refusing to cover the costs of legal fees are being unfair in their decision against someone who paid excessive premiums over the course of many years. 

The insurance companies acknowledge that the coverage extended to Weinstein included certain protections, but clearly stated that it would not be responsible for actions that were intent, harmful and outrageous. Weinstein has countersued the companies claiming that they committed bad faith and breached the contract he signed with them. 

If people are in a battle with their insurance company over the definition of a clause or claim, they may wish to have the help of an attorney. Legal professionals can help to identify factors that can be used in creating a valid case describing why compensation is justified. 

Source: USA Today, "As lawsuits pile up, Harvey Weinstein's insurers don't want to pay his bills," Tom Hays, Jul. 29, 2018

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