Insurance disputes are often complex, high-stakes, and time-sensitive. Whether you are an insurer, an employer, or an individual navigating a contested claim, having experienced legal counsel in your corner from the start can make a significant difference in the outcome. The attorneys at Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam are a Lubbock law firm with decades of experience handling a wide range of insurance litigation matters across West Texas and beyond.
While the core of our insurance litigation practice is defense-oriented, we have solid experience representing plaintiffs in these matters as well. That dual perspective — having worked both sides of the courtroom — gives our attorneys a distinct advantage when evaluating cases, anticipating opposing strategies, and building the strongest possible position for our clients. We have successfully represented clients in first and third-party claims, policy interpretation disputes, and coverage litigation at both the trial and appellate levels.
Our insurance litigation practice covers a broad range of matters, including coverage disputes, insurance bad faith claims, medical and professional liability defense, automobile and pedestrian accident defense, and workers’ compensation defense. When insurance disputes intersect with broader business conflicts, our commercial litigation attorneys are prepared to provide additional support.
Disagreements over what a policy covers — and what it doesn’t — are among the most common and consequential insurance disputes. Our attorneys have extensive experience analyzing policy language, researching applicable case law, and constructing well-supported arguments on coverage questions for both insurers and insureds. We approach every coverage dispute with a thorough understanding of the applicable policy terms and a commitment to pursuing every legal avenue available to our clients.
Under Texas law, insurers have a duty to deal fairly and in good faith with their policyholders. When an insurer unreasonably delays, denies, or underpays a legitimate claim, bad faith claims can arise under both the Texas Insurance Code and the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Our attorneys have experience handling bad faith matters from both the defense and plaintiff sides, and we understand the legal standards, damages exposure, and litigation strategies that apply to these cases.
A significant portion of our insurance litigation practice is devoted to workers’ compensation defense. We represent insurance carriers before the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation, as well as in state court proceedings. We also represent employers who are non-subscribers to the Workers’ Compensation Act — a common situation in Texas that carries its own distinct set of legal obligations and exposures. Our attorneys handle the full spectrum of workers’ compensation matters, including workplace accident claims, occupational disease claims, and work-related fatality cases.
For employers navigating employment law obligations alongside workers’ compensation matters, our firm provides coordinated representation across both areas.
Our insurance litigation practice also encompasses defense of medical malpractice and professional liability claims. We work closely with insurers and their insureds — including physicians, hospitals, and other licensed professionals — to mount an effective defense against these claims. Our attorneys understand both the legal and technical dimensions of these cases and work with qualified experts to build a thorough and credible defense. For more information, visit our dedicated Medical and Professional Liability page.
We represent insurers and their insureds in automobile and pedestrian accident litigation throughout Texas. Our attorneys handle these cases from initial investigation through trial, working to minimize exposure and achieve favorable outcomes for our clients. When cases proceed beyond the trial court, our appellate team is ready to continue the representation at the next level.
If you need experienced insurance litigation counsel in West Texas, contact our Lubbock law firm today. You can reach us by phone at 806-590-1780 or via e-mail.
