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Inland Empire Bad Faith Insurance Lawyers

DeWitt Algorri & Algorri attorneysInsurance plays a vital role in our lives, offering crucial protection when we need it the most. Whether it’s safeguarding your home, health, or vehicle, we depend on these policies to secure our well-being and financial stability. However, when an insurer doesn’t fulfill their promises and denies a legitimate claim, it can leave you feeling exposed and unsure of what to do next. At DeWitt Algorri & Algorri, we recognize the important role insurance should play in your life.

This page outlines how our dedicated team of bad-faith insurance lawyers in the Inland Empire can step in to support you. If you feel your insurer has let you down, we’re here to fight for your rights and help ensure you receive the compensation you deserve throughout California.

Bad Faith Insurance Law Firm Serving All Courts in Southern California

DeWitt Algorri & Algorri is a trusted ally in the Inland Empire, fully aware of how an insurance claim denial can disrupt your life. You might face unexpected expenses, emotional stress, and uncertainty about your financial future. Our team is here to help you navigate these challenges and bring stability back to your life.

Based in California, DeWitt Algorri & Algorri specializes in bad-faith insurance claims, committed to ensuring insurers fulfill their promises. Our office is conveniently located at 4220 Von Karman Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660. If you feel your insurance provider has unfairly denied your claim, reach out to us by calling 855-WINNING (855-946-6464) to schedule a risk-free, no-obligation consultation. Let us be part of the team that fights for the compensation you rightfully deserve.

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When Can an Insurer Be Held Liable for Bad Faith?

Insurance contracts are based on an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, which requires the insurance provider to fairly and honestly abide by the terms of the contract. Insurers that fail to meet their contractual obligations during the claims process have acted in bad faith and can be held liable for violating the policyholder’s contract.

An experienced insurance claims denial lawyer can analyze the policyholder’s case and determine if their insurer has acted in bad faith. If so, the policyholder likely has a viable bad faith claim, which can help them secure the insurance funds they are rightfully entitled to. Additionally, in some bad faith claims, the claimant may be entitled to compensatory and punitive damages. Policyholders who believe they have a viable claim should speak with an insurance claims denial lawyer serving San Bernardino & Riverside as soon as possible to determine if they have a case.

First-Party vs. Third-Party Bad Faith Insurance Claims

A first-party bad faith claim is made by a policyholder against their insurance provider based on a wrongful denial, delay, or inefficient payment of an insurance claim. For example, someone who suffers a serious car accident injury but does not receive adequate compensation from their insurance company may file a bad faith claim. If the policyholder and their attorney can show that their claim was wrongfully denied or that the terms of their policy were violated in another way, they may have a viable bad faith claim.

Third-party bad faith insurance claims typically arise when the policyholder is facing a lawsuit for alleged negligence that resulted in another person’s injury. In these cases, the insurance provider may come to the defense of the policyholder. If the insurer fails to act in the best interests of the policyholder during this process, they could be held liable for bad faith. An example would be declining a settlement offer that would likely limit the policyholder’s liability.

As a claimant, you may be entitled to collect more money than that provided by  the wrongdoer’s insurance policy if the insurance company fails to pay your settlement demand.  For this to occur, you  must have a highly specialized   lawyer – from the very beginning  – who makes sure your claim technically complies with the law. Our lawyers are specially trained for this.

Examples of Bad Faith Practices Under California Law

Section 790.03(h) of the California Insurance Code has identified 16 different forms of unfair settlement practices that insurance companies are forbidden from committing. Any of these violations can prompt a viable bad faith claim from the policyholder whose rights were violated.

The legal violations that apply directly to insurance policyholders include:

  • Misrepresentation of relevant facts or insurance policy provisions to policyholders
  • Failure to acknowledge or respond promptly to insurance claims
  • Failure to promptly investigate and process claims according to reasonable standards
  • Neglecting to affirm or deny claims within a reasonable amount of time after the policyholder has submitted proof of loss
  • Failure to attempt to settle claims in good faith when liability is reasonably clear
  • Pressuring policyholders to seek funds through litigation by offering significantly less money that the policyholder could ultimately recover
  • Offering settlements that are lower than what the policyholder should reasonably expect to receive based on the company’s advertising
  • Attempting to settle a claim using an application that was altered without the policyholder’s consent
  • Failure to inform the policyholder of the coverage under which a payment has been made
  • Intimidating a policyholder into accepting an unfair settlement by using the threat of arbitration appeals
  • Unreasonably delaying the investigation or payment of a claim
  • Failure to quickly settle claims when liability is apparent under one section of the insurance policy in order to encourage settlements under other sections of the policy
  • Not providing a reasonably prompt explanation for the denial of a claim or a compromise settlement offer
  • Directly encouraging a policyholder not to seek legal guidance from an attorney
  • Misleading a policyholder regarding the statute of limitations for claims
  • Delaying payments or provision of benefits for individuals with AIDS for more than 60 days after a claim was submitted.

Learn More From Our Riverside & San Bernardino Bad Faith Insurance Lawyers

Filing a bad faith insurance claim is a complex legal process, so many individuals who have had their policyholder rights violated seek legal guidance. The Inland Empire bad faith insurance lawyers of Dewitt Algorri & Algorri serve clients throughout San Bernardino and Riverside, California and can evaluate your claim and help you develop a plan for securing the damages you are entitled to. Contact us today at 626-568-4000 to learn more.

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