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Filing a car insurance claim after an accident can be confusing. Where do you file the claim? What documents do you need? Here’s a step-by-step guide to filing a State Farm claim.
In Tennessee, if an insurance company acted in bad faith by refusing to pay a legitimate claim, it can be held liable and penalized.
In South Carolina, your insurance company is required to treat you honestly and fairly. Learn what steps to take if your insurance company is acting in bad faith.
If you talk to the other driver’s insurance company, the adjuster will probably want a recorded statement. The adjuster will chat you up in a very friendly way, and say something like: ‘We can really speed up the claims process if you provide a recorded statement.’. Enjuris tip: If you do talk to the other driver’s insurance adjuster ...
Life is full of risk and uncertainty. An insurance policy is intended to give you some peace of mind by providing financial support in the event of a loss. But what happens when an insurance company behaves inappropriately by misrepresenting a policy term, denying a legitimate claim, or failing to investigate a claim? An insurance “bad faith claim” is a legal term used to describe a claim ...
A bad faith insurance lawsuit falls under personal injury law. Each state handles insurance bad faith a little differently, and your lawyer will know what the standard is in the jurisdiction where your lawsuit is filed. Some states view bad faith insurance as a breach of contract dispute, while others consider it part of tort law.
You expect your insurance company to be on your side, but that doesn't always happen. Sometimes, insurance companies don't handle claims as they should. Here's how to spot insurance bad faith, and how to find a North Carolina lawyer who can help you get the settlement you deserve.
A Georgia case (State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Mabry) established Formula 17c. An insurer will likely apply 17c to give you an estimate for the diminished value of your vehicle. The insurer will follow these steps: Determine the post-collision market value of your vehicle. Multiply that value by .10 to calculate the base loss.
Insurance companies have a responsibility to “act in good faith” when it comes to responding promptly to your claims, and acting in “bad faith” can mean that you could file a lawsuit. We’ve written an extensive article on how to determine if you insurance provider is acting in bad faith.
Insurance bad faith is when an insurance company doesn’t make payment you deserve on a claim. Find out how to know if this is happening to you and what to do.