If you are under the impression that the wealthy insurance company usually wins, you are right, but dealing with bad faith insurers is another story altogether. And for a consumer or policyholder to win a battle against a large corporation raking in billions of dollars each year, the odds are stacked against them if they do not have skilled legal representation from a firm like The Bolender Law Firm. If you are currently experiencing issues with your insurance company over an important claim, do not try to go it alone! Such an endeavor requires resources, an extensive base of knowledge and familiarity with such cases, along with years of expertise.
Bad faith practices from an insurer could consist of any number of disturbing and infuriating types of behavior—from the typical, outright denial (and in some cases with an adjuster denying a claim without even looking at it), to unreasonable delays that are frustrating and occur with no good explanation, and other ploys like requests for excessive documentation—even to include strange requests like tax returns. While such requests may be made primarily to discourage you from pursuing a case, such information can also be used against you if they are hoping to prove that you may have filed a fraudulent claim due to financial problems.
With the representation of a skilled bad faith insurance lawyer who will act in your best interest, punitive damages may be awarded by the court. And while there is some punishment for the insurer, it may not equal much more than the amount of money you already put in as a policyholder, in the long run. Even if they are forced to extend some cash at their own due to penalties, in most cases such financial punishment is still nominal in the face of the billions they are bringing in. Punitive damages are meant to hurt the insurer however, making an example of their negligence and misconduct, and discouraging them from acting in bad faith in the future.
If you need help reviewing your insurance policy, or if you suspect your insurance company may be denying your claim in bad faith, contact the attorneys at the Bolender Law Firm. If a dispute over a claim cannot be easily resolved through a call or written communication, our attorneys will advocate on behalf of policyholders through litigation, arbitration, or non-binding mediation. Our attorneys are experienced in representing clients in state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate level. Call us at 310-320-0725 now or submit an easy consultation request online. We are here to help!