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LIFE, HEALTH & DISABILITY INSURANCE CLAIMS
WPHK provides a unique service to insurers seeking a Texas attorney to handle life, health or disability claims—small town service and rates, with big city experience and expertise. Our attorneys handle matters in a number of rural counties throughout South Texas, while also handling federal litigation in the Southern and Western Districts of Texas.
Wadler, Perches, Hundl & Kerlick counsels clients on a wide variety of insurance coverage issues, including specifically claims made under life, health, and disability insurance policies. Ray Kerlick has handled life, health and disability claims for a number of insurance companies over the years in both state and federal courts. In addition, Mr. Kerlick has tried first-party cases in Texas federal courts involving both ERISA and non-ERISA claims. Mr. Kerlick is a member of the DRI, Life, Health & Disability Committee and regularly attends their seminars and conferences. Mr. Kerlick has represented many of the largest life and disability insurers in a variety of matters including:
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Interpleader actions in state and federal court -
Declaratory actions involving first-party insurance coverage issues -
Representing Claims Administrators in ERISA appeals and litigation -
Subrogation claims on behalf of ERISA Administrators seeking recovery of benefits -
Defending insurers and agents from bad-faith claims arising under Texas law -
Providing local counsel for national coordinating firms and in-house counsel
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