Huntington Insurance Bad Faith Lawyers

The failure of a company to fulfill the terms of a contract is know legally as "bad faith." Too often, this occurs between insurance companies and their clients, an in a case in which the company fails to pay or defend a claim. This is a violation of the company's duty to act fairly toward its customers, always giving them more consideration its own interests. In these cases, the customer may have a claim of bad faith.

Insurance contracts, the violation of which constitute bad faith, can be confusing. It is not uncommon for even known terms, which seem entirely self-evident to the customer, to in actuality have special definitions and interpretations within the context of the contract. This may be entirely unknown to the customer.

In bad faith claims, insurance contracts may appear in court for interpretation. This interpretation always takes the form of carrying out reasonable expectations of the customer (the insured). Terms which are unclear are interpreted to the benefit of the insured. Proof of intention to cause harm on the part of the insurance company is unnecessary: all that is necessary is demonstration that the company failed to honor the agreement, and had no cause not to pay the claim.

If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call Underwood Law Offices at (304) 522-0508 or toll free (866) 523-0499 or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.