Insurance Bad Faith Attorney in Brevard County
Understanding Insurance Bad Faith
When you purchased your insurance policy, the provider entered into a fiduciary
relationship with you, wherein the insurer is required to act in good
faith towards you at all times. This includes cooperating with you when
you file a claim for coverage, providing you with the help you need and
paying the full and fair value of your claim according to the terms of
your policy.
Unfortunately, countless people every year are subjected to unfair treatment
on the part of their insurers, who are primarily interested in protecting
their bottom line and will engage in tactics calculated to avoid paying
anything more than necessary.
Common examples of insurance bad faith include:
- Intentionally delaying payment of a claim in order to frustrate the recipient
into accepting less than is deserved
- Deliberately underestimating the value of the claim
- Wrongfully denying a settlement
If you feel that you have been cheated or mistreated by the insurance company
you trusted to support you in your time of need, do not hesitate to contact us for a
free initial consultation to learn whether you have grounds for legal action to recover monetary damages.
Your Right to Sue for Insurance Bad Faith
Under Florida Statutes §624.155 (2011), you have a right to sue your
insurer for bad faith actions, but you must file your claim before the
statute of limitations expires. If successful, you could recover damages
along with court costs and attorneys' fees, and even punitive damages
if it appears that you were the subject of general business practices
which are willful, wanton and malicious. Your settlement or award of damages
could even exceed the limits of your policy.
Our Brevard County injury lawyers at High Stack Gordon Kirby has recovered
more than $100 million recovered for our clients, and we have extensive experience with the unfair tactics used by insurance
companies. Let us help you secure the justice you deserve.