Fighting against Bad Faith Insurance Claims Your insurance company has a responsiblity to settle your claims in the best manner possible. There are instances when an insurance company uses deceptive practices to avoid paying your claim or settling on a fair amount. This a bad-faith claim and you need an attorney to help you fight against this unlawful practice. The lawyers at Kalfayan Merjanian can assist you with filing a lawsuit against an insurance company that is acting in bad faith and can help recover the losses you endure as a result of their negative actions.
FIGHTING AGAINST BAD FAITH INSURANCE CLAIMS
The Deceptive Practices of Bad Faith Claims
When you agree to work with an insurance company, you are signing on to use their services when necessary. You have entered into an agreement with them, and they promise to provide you coverage for your losses as outlined in your policy. It is their duty to hold up their end of the agreement and provide you coverage for your claims in a good faith way. When they do not follow through on their promises, bad faith is happening to you.
If your insurance company is acting in a deceptive way, you have rights under California law to fight these actions. Your insurance company may have committed fraud, lied to you or made promises they can no longer keep. This is a bad-faith claim, and you need assistance from a KM attorney to fight your insurance company.
Insurance companies that act in bad faith may not pay you in a timely manner. They may refuse to defend themselves in court. They may deny your claim or use unnecessary paperwork to delay and distract you from the claim process. Your attorneys at KM can determine if bad faith actions are occurring and file suit against a negligent insurance company. They will work to prove that the insurance company acted in bad faith and navigate the complex laws surrounding these cases.
The lawyers at KM have experience working with bad faith insurance claims and know how to win these cases in court. Your insurance company will take notice when it is brought to their attention that they are acting out of bad faith. Your attorney at KM will work to resolve your claim in the quickest and easiest manner that provides you the solution you are looking for.
Settlement Damages for Bad Faith Claims
When you file a suit against an insurance company for a bad faith claim, you have a right to damages beyond your initial insurance claim. You may qualify for damages such as:
- Full payment of your claim
- Consequential damages
- Emotional distress
- Punitive damages
If you are trying to settle a claim with your insurance company and suspect that they are acting out of bad faith, you need to contact an attorney you trust to help you with your case. The lawyers at KM have the experience you need to win against a large insurance company and get you the compensation you deserve in your case. Contact us today to set up a free consultation or check the home page.
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