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evaluate your case at no cost. Some of the situations which might be an indicator of "bad faith" treatment by an insurance company are as follows:
Failure to properly investigate a claim as to liability and damages. Failure to fairly and reasonably evaluate facts of liability. Failure to offer settlement within a reasonable time after investigation and evaluation in favor of its insured, if such occurs. Delay in payment to await settlement with a third-party insurer. Requiring an insured to exhaust the policy limits of a third-party insurer prior to offering settlement in an uninsured motorist claim. Attempt to condition payment of an undisputed portion of a claim on the favorable settlement of a separate, disputed portion. Unreasonably refusing to waive subrogation so that the claimant could settle with the party at fault in UM cases. Misrepresentation of the Policy. Non-disclosure of information. Fraudulent and/or abusive investigative methods. Unwarranted disputes concerning value of loss. Creating excuses to delay payment of policy benefits. Failure to comply with industry standards. Asserting factual basis or legal principle not originally involved in the evaluation as the basis for the denial or for the delay. Concealment of facts. Use of oppression. Failure to convey settlement demands in liability cases. Altering or changing coverage without consent of insured. Biased investigation. Failure to reasonably construe the law. Falsely accusing a theft victim of involvement in the crime to avoid payment of benefits.
Contact Fakhimi & Associates to have an experienced attorney evaluate your concerns and advise you on available remedies.
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