Suit Says USAA Unfairly Denied Car Crash Claims

May 18, 2011

A Salem, Ore., attorney has filed a lawsuit accusing USAA Insurance Co, which represents military members and their families, of fraudulently denying claims after car crashes.

The Salem Statesman Journal reports the suit, filed in Portland, accuses USAA Insurance Co. of using medical reports by physicians to say treatment for injuries suffered in the crash were not medical necessary.

The suit seeks unspecified damages.

USAA Insurance represents only members of the U.S. military or their families.

A USAA spokesman declined to comment on the lawsuit.

Topics Lawsuits Auto Claims Personal Auto

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  • August 16, 2011 at 1:52 pm
    John says:
    USAA has, in my case, been a nightmare to deal with. A USAA customer backed into my car, and left a note admitting it was her fault. A week later, USAA sent out an adjuster, ... read more
  • May 25, 2011 at 7:42 pm
    Kevin Kennedy says:
    Absolutely some claims should be denied. From what I have seen, utilization reviews are most often used in claims where there is questionable injuries due to low impact. To ... read more
  • May 23, 2011 at 8:58 pm
    Mrs. Conagra says:
    Or it could be much more simple: that the insured submitted unrelated, unnecessary, not customary, and unreasonable medical treatment on a PIP, Med Pay, UM or UIM claim. Th... read more

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