An Ally for Insurance Bad Faith Issues
Is your insurance company giving you the run-around? Is your claim being denied or delayed? Don’t try to fight the insurance company alone. Let our aggressive insurance bad faith attorneys fight your battle with the insurance company.
West Virginia law recognizes that an insurance company must handle claims in good faith and deal with their policyholders fairly. There exists a private cause of action to sue an insurance company for bad faith in first-party claims. First-party claims are direct between you and your insurance company, such as uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage or claims under a homeowners policy.
The Moore Law Firm, PLLC, has successfully represented several individuals in insurance bad faith cases. Our attorneys are very familiar with insurance regulations and laws. We make sure that you are treated fairly by your insurance company, and we fight hard to make sure that you are never denied your right to coverage or payment.
What Constitutes Bad Faith?
If your insurance company engages in any of the following actions, call The Moore Law Firm, PLLC, to see if you have an insurance bad faith case:
- Failing to provide coverage on a loss
- Refusing to timely respond to communications
- Misrepresenting pertinent facts or insurance policy provisions
- Attempting to settle a claim for less than it is worth
- Not attempting in good faith to settle a claim
- Delaying an investigation or coverage decision
- Requiring you to commence litigation to obtain insurance proceeds
Courts in West Virginia have stated that “a policyholder buys an insurance contract for peace of mind and security, not financial gain, and certainly not to be embroiled in litigation. The goal is for all policyholders to get the benefit of their contractual bargain: they should get their policy proceeds promptly without having to pay litigation fees to vindicate their rights.” Miller v. Fluharty, 201 W. Va. 685, 694, 500 S.E.2d 310, 319 (1997).
This rule was specifically adopted “in recognition of the fact that when an insured purchases a contract of insurance, he or she buys insurance ― not a lot of vexatious, time-consuming and expensive litigation with his insurer.”Hayseeds, Inc. v. State Farm Fire & Cas., 177 W. Va. 323, 329, 352 S.E.2d 73, 79 (1986).
Call Us Now to Learn More
Don’t wait ― contact our firm The Moore Law Firm, PLLC, today to discuss your insurance bad faith case.
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"You can’t go wrong hiring Jared!!"Despite an impossible prosecutor, as well as missing/lost evidence, Mr. Moore aggressively and diligently sorted it all outStacey and Steven
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"No stone left unturned."Jared Moore was more than helpful during the whole process and went out of his way to make sure I not only knew what to expect at each step but also made sure all bases were covered.Jacob
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"He constantly reminded me not to worry about anything."Jared was wonderful in resolving my case. He was professional, kind and very reassuring during the whole process.Cathy
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"Jared goes above and beyond to make sure his clients are taking care of."Jared always kept the line of communication open and was very responsive if I had any questions.Jason
Case Results
A reputation for success throughout west virginia
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$365,000 Motorcycle Accident
$365,000.00
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$825,000 Tractor Trailer Accident
$825,000
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$325,000 Head-on collision resulting in serious injuries
$325,000.00
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Settlement for Full Policy Limits
Two individuals were rounding a turn when the vehicle lost control.
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$116,000 Motor Vehicle Accident
Settlement obtained during litigation for an individual struck by a motor vehicle.
