Santa Clarita Bad Faith Insurance Attorney

Insurance Claims & Personal Injury in the Santa Clarita Valley

Insurance companies have a duty to act in good faith when dealing with policyholders and beneficiaries. When you file an insurance claim, the insurance adjuster and any other relevant parties should work quickly to assess the worth of your claim and should be fair in dealing with you. Actively trying to avoid paying out claims is essentially acting in bad faith, and these unethical practices can cause serious harm to honest, hardworking people.

Has your insurance claim been denied or delayed? Has the insurance company threatened or attempted to retroactively cancel your insurance policy? Talking to an attorney is an important step to take. An attorney can put pressure on the insurance company, possibly straightening out the matter and helping ensure that your claim is addressed fairly and in a timely fashion. If necessary, an attorney can file a lawsuit against the insurance company in civil court to help you seek damages.

Why hire a personal injury lawyer?

As a consumer, it may be difficult to know when an insurance company is giving you the runaround. You may feel inclined to take a settlement offer because it has taken so long to get to this point, or because you feel that you will not be able to get a better offer. A Santa Clarita personal injury lawyer at the R. Rex Parris Law Firm can meet with you during a free initial consultation to talk to you about your legal rights and options in the face of bad faith practices by an insurance company. We handle all types of insurance claims, including those arising from car accidents as well as homeowners insurance, medical insurance and life insurance claims. If you want to make sure you are treated fairly and in good faith by the insurance company, our lawyers can help.

Contact a Santa Clarita bad faith insurance attorney at the R. Rex Parris Law Firm today. We represent clients in Newhall, Saugus, Valencia and Santa Clarita, California.