When Insurance Companies Don’t Perform as Promised
A primary purpose of insurance is to protect your assets if you are sued, and you expect a high level of performance from the company you entrust with this responsibility. You count on your insurance agent to act in good faith, with honestly and fairness. The company should look out for your interests first, anticipate the necessary procedures to follow, and prevent a lawsuit from wiping out your savings.
An insurance company that fails to defend you properly may leave you open to a lawsuit seeking compensation in excess of the amount your policy covers. In some cases, you may be responsible for the difference. This is called a “bad faith insurance claim”.
To avoid paying the amount of the suit that exceeds your policy, you must prove that your insurance company is guilty of acting in bad faith, allowing you to pursue a bad faith insurance claim. Failing this, you may be required to pay for the overage.
Seek Legal Council
Finding yourself in a bad faith claim situation is frightening, but if you think you have a case against your insurer, contact O’Connor, Acciani & Levy as soon as possible for help. Our attorneys will conduct a bad faith insurance claim investigation and evaluate your case, offering you consultation at no charge.
Our attorneys are on duty seven days a week, and provide legal coverage around the clock. Dial 513-241-7111 now to contact our office. One of our experienced lawyers is on call after hours, so you will always be able to speak to a professional.
All consultations are confidential and free of charge, so email or call us right away to schedule an appointment. Our bad faith lawyers are able to quickly decide if your claim shows that your insurer is at fault. In this case, your bad faith attorney will begin collecting evidence to construct your case.
Our bad faith attorneys will translate complicated legal terminology into plain language for you, and predict how your insurance company will interpret the policy to their best advantage. Large insurance corporations with deep pockets can be intimidating, but with our help, you can obtain justice. Residents of Cincinnati, Ohio and cities nearby may contact us at 513-241-7111 or online O’Connor, Acciani & Levy for a free evaluation and consulting session today.