Top Gulf Breeze, FL Bad Faith Insurance Lawyers Near You

Are You the Victim of an Insurance Bad Faith Denial of Benefits?

It is against the law for an insurance company to deny a claim for dishonest or deceitful reasons. If you believe your life, auto, home, health, or other insurance claim was denied due to bad faith call and speak with a Gulf Breeze attorney who can legally ensure your insurance company corrects its error and pays you the benefits you deserve.

Legal Right to Insurance Benefits

Customers pay hundreds of dollars in insurance premiums each year to give themselves peace of mind that when a death or emergency arises, their needs will be seen to and their families will not have to suffer deprivation. Insurance bad faith denial of benefits is when an insurance company denies a valid claim for fraudulent reasons. Insurers cannot deny a claim just because they cannot afford to pay the claim or don't want to pay the claim.

What sort of issues can I seek legal help with?

Specialized legal help is available for most legal issues. Each case is unique; seeking legal help is a smart first step toward understanding your legal situation and seeking the best path toward resolution for your case. An experienced lawyer understands the local laws surrounding your case and what your best legal options might be. More importantly, there are certain situations and circumstances – such as being charged with a crime – where you should always seek experienced legal help.

Tips on Approaching an Initial Attorney Consultation

• Use the consultation as a means of gaining a better understanding of your legal situation.
• Ask the attorney how many cases similar to yours he/she has handled. An attorney’s experience and knowledge can speak to their expertise (or lack of) in addressing your situation.
• Your attorney should be able to articulate roughly how long a case like yours will take to resolve and what sort of procedures to expect.
• Determine how comfortable you are working with the lawyer and/or law firm.

Tips on Hiring an Experienced Lawyer with Bad Faith Insurance Cases

The more experienced a lawyer is in legal practice, the more likely he/she will be able to bring about a successful resolution to your issue. Since experience matters, lawyers who’ve been practicing law for many years (with a successful track record) tend to be in high demand. You should look for information about a lawyer’s experience and ask questions during the initial meeting. It’s a very good idea to ask the lawyer how many years he/she has been practicing law and the expected outcome of your case.

Common legal terms explained

Plaintiff – a person or party who brings a lawsuit against another person(s) or party/parties in a court of law. Private persons or parties can only file suit in civil court.

Judgment – A decision of the court. Also known as a decree or order. Judgments handed down by the court are usually binding on the parties before the court.