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Understanding Comparative Negligence in Bad Faith Insurance Claims
When you’ve been injured in an accident, the last thing you want to deal with is an insurance company acting in bad faith. Unfortunately, this is a reality for many people who find themselves navigating the complex world of insurance claims. Comparative negligence laws can further complicate the process. Comparative negligence is a legal…
What Are Some Common Tactics That Insurance Companies Use to Devalue Claims?
Dealing with insurance companies is one of the most common challenges you will encounter after a car accident, and this process can be fraught with risks. These entities may employ a range of tactics to limit the amount of compensation that they have to pay and, in turn, protect their bottom line. To protect…
What Are the Top Misconceptions About Bad Faith Insurance?
When filing an insurance claim, you should familiarize yourself with how these companies operate. Specifically, it is important to understand what a normal course of business for insurance companies looks like, and what actions constitute bad faith. Bad faith occurs when an insurance company fails to fulfill its obligations to its policyholders in a…
Why Do Insurance Companies Delay or Deny Valid Claims?
Navigating the aftermath of an accident can be a complex and overwhelming process, especially when dealing with insurance claims. Filing a claim requires a great deal of time, effort, and evidence, and you have the burden of proving your right to compensation. Unfortunately, some insurance companies can delay or deny valid claims for various…
Why Can’t I Sue the at-fault Driver’s Insurance Company directly?
At Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, we bring negligence claims against the at-fault driver or drivers who caused or contributed to cause the crash.