For US Federal taxes, it would depend on who was paying the premiums for one thing. If you pay the premiums yourself and the loss is not business related, then no. If your employer pays the premiums or if the loss is business related then maybe. Based strictly on the information given in this question, the answer would be no.
You do not generally have to pay taxes on an insurance settlement claim. You can check with your tax firm or accountant for the rules specific to your state.
If your state requires that motorcycle riders wear a helmet, and you were not wearing a helmet when you had an accident, insurance companies may use that against you to reduce any settlement. If your state has no helmet law, then insurance companies are prohibited from reducing your settlement by federal law.
No. Personal injury settlements are non-taxable. Double check with your state's commissioner of insurance, or the adjuster you settled with. It may vary by state.
That would probably be hard to find if you have an open claim pending. It's usuallly best to stay with that insurer is possible at least until the caim is closed before switching companies.
All Licensed Insurance Companies have to settle their submitted claims in accordance with the regulations as promulgated by the Department of Insurance in the state in which the claim occurred. In most U.S. states an insurer is required to make a reasonable settlement offer within 60 days barring extenuating circumstances such as a widespread disaster. Another mitigating factor on the 60 days is when the insured disagrees with the settlement offer. Remember though, The company only has to make a reasonable offer, If you disagree with the settlement offer then that automatically extends the amount of time it can take to settle. So it really just depends on your state regulations as to specific claims settlement and requirements.
No. But if you live in one of the states that allows a state deduction for federal taxes and you took such a deduction, you may have to claim it on your state return.
An insurance company cannot drop you in the middle of a claim. The state department of insurance sets standards for how long it takes for the insurance company to respond to a claim, and to issue payment once damage is verified. If they have stopped contact with you and have not given you a reason I would contact your state department of insurance and file a complaint.
federal and state
Each state has different time periods of filing an insurance claim after an accident. Check with you state to make sure you do not miss the filing period.
They should not drop you before a claim is settled. If they have contact your state department of insurance and file a complaint.
Yes. State refund must be claimed as income on your federal return.
Yes, but it varies by the state and insurance companies can extend the amount of time to pay claim, such as if they need to investigate fraud.