Texas Insurance Bad Faith Lawyer
Insurance companies collect premiums from their policyholders and pay claims only when they must. They do not profit by paying claims.
When a claim is made, the law states that the insurance company has a duty of "good faith and fair dealing" when investigating the claim. However, all too often, they seek to profit by dealing in bad faith with their customers by unfairly denying, delaying or limiting benefits without a reasonable basis.
If you feel your insurance company has treated you unfairly and failed to fulfill its legal obligations, it is important to consult with an experienced bad faith insurance lawyer. At The Callahan Law Firm, we have extensive experience handling insurance disputes for policyholders from the Houston area and throughout Texas.
If you are involved in an insurance claim dispute, please contact us to arrange a free case evaluation with a Texas insurance bad faith lawyer.
Bad Faith Insurance Claims
Under Texas law, insurance companies owe a duty of good faith and fair dealing to their customers. When they fail to honor that commitment and act in bad faith, the people who were relying upon insurance benefits can suffer severe financial hardship.
Examples of insurance bad faith include:
- Undervaluing claims
- Undue delaying of a claim
- Refusing to adequately investigate a claim
- Creating unreasonable obstacles for the claimant to overcome
- Utilizing biased experts such as investigators, loss adjusters and property valuation experts to undervalue a claim
- Threatening the claimant
Our lawyers are well versed in the language of insurance contracts and will thoroughly review your contract to determine if the terms have been violated. If your valid claim has been denied, we can help you seek compensation for the insurance benefits in addition to other losses such as emotional distress, attorney fees and associated financial loss. Bad faith insurance claims also allow for punitive damages, which can significantly increase awards for the plaintiff.
Houston Insurance Claims Lawyers: Call Today for a Free Case Evaluation
Understanding your legal rights and effectively handling an insurance claim can be difficult, especially in times of hardship and loss. We are proven negotiators and trial lawyers who represent policyholders in Houston and throughout Texas. To discuss the issues associated with your Texas bad faith insurance claim without obligation or risk, please call or e-mail our firm now.
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