Insurance Bad Faith in Washington

Enlist the Services of a Seattle Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been denied insurance benefits after suffering an injury or illness, you owe it to yourself to fight for the compensation that you feel you are fairly owed. A practiced and well-equipped attorney could be able to help you ensure that your legal rights are upheld and that the insurance company denying you is held accountable for those actions.

Actions that are Considered Bad Faith

Unique to U.S. laws, insurance bad faith involves a tort claim from an insured individual against their insurance provider for certain illegal actions. It is the responsibility of the insurance company to provide their customers with the utmost respect and dignity as they are paying clients. They deserve to be given what they are paying for, especially if they have been a faithful client who always pays on time. Good faith is when the provider keeps up with their end of the contract, but bad faith is when they neglect their client and fail to follow through on certain legal promises.

The following is a list of some of the ways that are classified as insurance bad faith:

Failure to investigate a claim in an efficient manner
After completing an investigation, there is no settlement being offered within a sensible amount of time
Delays in settlement payouts
Insurance companies threaten not to give out claim payments unless the insurer accepts their settlement
Not performing proper investigations of damages within a sensible period of time
Keeping any kind of information from the insured
Straying from the typical claim procedures set out in the insurance contract
Failure to inform insurer of extra benefits they could be receiving
Harassment of any kind, including fraud, throughout the investigation of your claim
Making changes to the insurance policy without first informing the insured individual

Have you experienced any of these illegal practices with your own insurance claim? Chances are you have the grounds to pursue legal recourse against your insurance company. With the help of a qualified attorney who can properly investigate your case, you may be able to receive the compensation you deserve for your claim. Do not assume that whatever settlement they offer you is sufficient, but make certain that it is comparable to losses.

If you are struggling with an insurance claim, please don't hesitate to contact an attorney at the Law Office of J.D. Smith, PLLC. We are skilled and experienced in the area of personal injury and our firm knows how to handle insurance companies. We will work with you in order to examine every aspect of your case and claim so that we are fully aware of the situation facing you and your family. Our firm knows that your health and stability are very important to you. That is why we have dedicated our legal practice to serving individuals just like you who have suffered because of unjust actions taken by insurance companies.

Seattle Personal Injury Lawyer on Your Side

When you choose an injury attorney to represent you in your endeavor, it is important that you can trust that he or she has the experience achieving both settlements and positive verdicts if the case is to go to trial. Our attorney has obtained countless settlements for injured clients and is an experienced, aggressive and confident trial lawyer. No matter which direction your insurance bad faith case takes, we will be able to protect your rights and defend your best interests. Your insurance bad faith claim or other dispute doesn't have to take over your life. You deserve to have the assistance you need so that you can get the coverage and compensation that you are owed. When you need an attorney to take a firm stance, you can count on the Law Office of J.D. Smith, PLLC.

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