West Palm Beach Injury Attorney

Insurance Bad Faith

Insurance bad faith may be defined as an insurance company's failure to act in "good faith" when handling an insurance claim. Actively trying to find ways to avoid paying a claim, delaying the payment of a claim, offering an unfair settlement or denying a valid claim may all be ways that an insurance company may act in bad faith. An insurance company actually has the duty to be honest and fair in dealing with policyholders, beneficiaries and claimants, and a breach of this duty may be grounds for an injured party to file a claim against the insurer. Insurance bad faith is a field that is often closely related to personal injury, as insurance companies are generally responsible for paying damages.

If you have been injured in a car accident or have any other reason that you are currently dealing with an uncooperative insurance company, a West Palm Beach injury attorney may be able to help.

Dealing with the Insurance Company - West Palm Beach Insurance Bad Faith Lawyer

Your claim may have been unreasonably denied or delayed, or the insurance company may have offered you a settlement that is far below the true worth of your claim. Whatever the situation you are facing, it is clear that you may need to negotiate with the insurer or place legal pressure on the company to seek fair treatment. A lawyer experienced in handling cases involving insurance bad faith can help by taking over all communication with the insurance company. At times, hiring a lawyer sends the insurance company the message that you mean business and will not be treated unfairly. This may be enough in some cases to cause the insurer to give your claim the attention it deserves. In other situations it may be necessary to take a case to court against the insurance company, seeking the full value of your claim and possibly additional damages for what you have experienced.

The Law Office of Casey D. Shomo represents clients in West Palm Beach, Florida and the surrounding areas and offers a free initial consultation to discuss your legal matter. If you are dealing with what you believe is insurance bad faith, contact the firm today to see what can be done.

Contact a West Palm Beach insurance bad faith lawyer today.