Milwaukee Insurance Claim Lawyers
Filing Claims for Bad Faith Insurance
You depend on your insurance company to pay you the benefits you contracted for. But when tragedy has struck, the insurance policy for which you have been paying premiums for years may suddenly become of little value. Your insurance company denied your claim due to a gap in your coverage, or some "fine print" that allegedly means they don't have to pay you the benefits you need and deserve.
At the law office of Aiken & Scoptur, S.C., our highly experienced insurance benefit lawyers deal with insurance companies everyday. We know the insurance laws and we work to ensure that your insurance company lives up to its obligations. Call our office at (414) 225-0260.
What is Insurance Bad Faith?
Insurance companies are looking out for one person's interests - their own. Their goal is to pay the least amount possible for every insurance claim in order to satisfy management and investors. To them, it doesn't matter that you are injured or have suffered in some way as long as the bottom line is preserved. However, you don't have to be the one who pays the price because of your insurance company's improper denial of your claim.
When the insurance company has unreasonably denied claims for benefits, the insurance company has acted in bad faith. A bad faith insurance claim may involve:
- Misrepresentation of coverage details
- Unnecessary delay in paying claims
- Inadequate investigations
- Settlement offers less that are unfair or unrealistic
- Other negligence or misconduct
If you have suffered because of an insurance company's denial of your claim, remember, you have the right to claim your insurance benefits. You have a right to receive the benefits stated in your insurance policy when you have suffered a loss. We can help you in insurance bad faith claim denials involving:
- Health Insurance Benefits
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance Benefits
- Property Replacement
Justice for Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Wisconsin
Our attorneys know how frustrating and bureaucratic dealing with an insurance company can be. We will work to see that your insurance company does not wrongfully deny your claim. If they have denied your claim in bad faith, it may entitle you to collect substantial compensatory and punitive damages.
We have recovered millions on behalf of victims of bad faith insurance - including a verdict for $2.25 million in a bad faith insurance claim involving life insurance coverage.
