Insurance Bad Faith
Bad faith is a cause of action that is brought against an insurance company for breaching its duty to act in good faith toward its insured in handling the defense and settlement of a claim. An insurance company has committed Insurance Bad Faith if it unreasonably stalls in making a decision on the claim, denies a claim that it knows is legitimate, requires unreasonable actions or documentation by the insured to prove a claim, or fails to settle a claim against its insured within its policy limits when, under all of the circumstances, it could and should have done so, had it acted fairly and honestly towards its insured and with due regard for his interests.
The most common questions we are asked:
I think my insurance company has not acted fairly and honestly. When should I contact a lawyer?
Now. As soon as you suspect that something has not been handled properly by an insurance company, it is wise to seek legal advice. If you would like to ask us a question concerning your insurance company’s behavior or the time limitations of your possible claim, contact us.
Is it possible to go against a big insurance company and receive the attention I deserve?
Yes. While some law firms shy away from cases against large insurance companies, we specialize in them. We are proud to represent the underdog and stand firm behind our mission to help those who have been the victims of insurance bad faith. If you would like to ask us a question or find out more about your rights as an insured, contact us.
What is my case worth?
It depends. Those victimized by an insurance company acting in bad faith can recover all damages, including those in excess of the policy limits, any interest on unpaid benefits, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, and possibly punitive damages. If you would like to ask us a question or find out more about the worth of your case, contact us.