Oklahoma City Insurance Law Attorney

Bad Faith: When Insurance Companies Go Bad 

There are many different reasons for filing bad faith claims. Ultimately, though, the bottom line is the same: the insurance company didn't uphold their end of the deal, forcing the insured person to file a bad faith claim. There are no specific regulations that define exactly what qualifies as bad faith, but there are some broad-range things that you need to think about when it comes to getting what you deserve from your insurance company.

For example, any insurance company that withholds payment of an undisputed part of a claim that is supposed to be paid once the disputed portion is settled, is acting in bad faith. Also, insurance companies that don't give quick, fair, and equitable claim settlements to their insured customers are acting in bad faith. Basically, anything that an insurance company does that hinders a claim or other insurance processes can be considered to be bad faith. To talk to a member of our team of bad faith lawyers, contact us today.

Here are some more examples of bad faith claims:

When an insurance company delays the processing and handling of a claim;

Refusal to pay claims based on available information and an investigation that is performed;

Failure to inform the insured of forms that are required in the claims process;

Using policy provisions that were previously ruled invalid.

When you become the victim of a wrongful denial of your claim, you shouldn't rely on the insurance company to tell you whether or not they've done something incorrectly. You need to hire a qualified lawyer to ensure that you get the service you deserve and don't get taken advantage of by a bad insurance company. If you feel like you're being taken for granted or not being treated fairly, you need to do something about it. Contact Shelton Voorhees Law Group today.