Louisiana enacted significant changes to its bad faith insurance laws through Senate Bill No. 323, which Governor Jeff Landry signed into law as Act No. 3. These revisions, effective July 1, 2024, aim to streamline claims handling, clarify insurer and insured duties, and introduce new procedures for addressing bad faith claims, particularly in the aftermath of catastrophic events like hurricanes.​

As of July 1, 2024, new laws govern how hurricane claims are to be handled by insurance companies and importantly their policy holders. It is important to note that these new laws place different obligations on insurance companies and homeowners. A notable change also places increased duties and obligations upon you, the insured. Montiel Hodge is here to help you navigate these changes.

WHAT LOUISIANA CONTRACTORS NEED TO KNOW: CHANGES TO LOUISIANA’S AOB AND PAYMENT FOR WORK PERFORMED AFTER HURRICANE FRANCINE.

Mark Montiel secures big win for AOB contractors in insurance litigation.

Homeowners in Louisiana know that rebuilding after a natural disaster involves a number of complex legal and insurance issues. Insurance for accidents and property insurance is crucial in getting work done on your home, as are the contractors hired to do the work.

If you need help with a legal issue surrounding the process of rebuilding in Louisiana, Montiel Hodge is the firm for you. Get in touch with our expert attorneys today.

Toxic torts can be a complicated matter to pursue in court, and oftentimes, these cases go into significant depth concerning the actions that took place, the defendant’s responsibility, and other factors to consider.

Let’s cover the basics of toxic torts and defending toxic torts.

An AOB, or assignment of benefits, is a form or clause that allows contractors and repair professionals to work directly with an individual’s insurance company when work is needed. While this may take some of the burden off your plate in the short term, there are a few things you need to know before signing this type of agreement.

Assignment of benefits, commonly referred to as AOBs, are agreements that enable a third party to file an insurance claim, make certain decisions, and directly bill an insurer on behalf of a policyholder.