Insurance Bad Faith
People purchase insurance policies to protect themselves and their families from catastrophe. So if difficult times are to arise, they expect that their insurance companies will be there for them. Unfortunately this is not always the case, and each year millions of Americans receive unfair treatment from their insurance companies, making them victims of insurance bad faith practices.
Insurance bad faith occurs when an insurance company has wrongfully and unreasonably failed to fulfill its duties toward the policyholder, or has denied or underpaid a valid claim. By law, every insurance company has a duty to act in good faith and fair dealing, so when an insurance company intentionally breaches this promise, the policyholder may sue.
Instances of insurance bad faith may include:
- Failure to pay a claim for a covered loss
- Underpaying a claim for a covered loss
- Unreasonably delaying payment on a claim
- Denial of disability coverage
- Negligent or fraudulent practices that impact the policyholder’s ability to collect
- Inadequate investigation
Going up against a big insurance company can be intimidating; you need an experienced attorney fighting on your behalf!
At Richard P. Console Jr. PC our goal is to take on the insurance companies to prevent them from wrongfully denying or underpaying your legitimate claims. We will aggressively fight to protect your rights and help seek the compensation you rightfully deserve. You depend on your insurance company to be there in times of need. We will fight to make this happen, to ensure that you are rightfully treated fairly and in good faith.
If you or a loved one believes you have been a victim of an insurance company’s bad faith, contact us now toll free 866-778-5500 to learn how we can help you.