Category Archives: Insurance Bad Faith
Should I Accept a Settlement from the Insurance Company?
When an insurance company presents an initial settlement offer, it’s crucial to understand the calculus behind the figure. Typically, insurers evaluate the severity of the incident, the clarity of liability, the extent of injuries, and the victim’s personal circumstances. They often employ software programs that input these variables to produce a starting number. However,… Read More »
Common Misconceptions of Insurance Companies
Tricks That Could Result in a Bad Faith Claim After you’ve been in an accident, it’s important to be aware of insurance companies’ tactics to try and minimize your claim. Here are a few common misconceptions that they may take advantage of. Claiming an Increase in Premiums for a Non-Fault Accident One common way… Read More »
Why You Should Never Talk to the Insurance Companies Alone
Florida is a no-fault state. In many car accidents, each party will go through their own insurance company to seek compensation for the damages they sustain. However, there are laws that allow for someone to file a lawsuit against someone if their injuries exceed the threshold. When insurance companies get involved, they can complicate… Read More »
What Happens If The Insurance Company Ignores You?
When you’re seriously injured and relying on insurance to cover your hospital bills, having your insurance adjuster ignore you is one of the worst feelings in the world. It brings unneeded fear and uncertainty to an already difficult situation. Insurer delay and denial may give rise to additional legal recovery above the policy benefits…. Read More »