Fighting Delayed Insurance Claims

In the aftermath of a major expense involving your property, automobile, or health, you may need to make an insurance claim with your insurance company. This claim will allow you to pay for the expenses you have incurred in the aftermath of an accident or illness.

Unfortunately, some insurance companies delay claims because they do not want to pay them. Individuals who make legitimate claims, however, deserve to be compensated fairly and in a timely manner. Often, insurance companies will act this way toward a number of their clients.

Delays may come in many forms. Insurance agents may fail to return calls and emails. Insurance adjusters may not come to assess damage for great periods of time. Insurance companies may wait to disburse funds to the claimant. Each of these actions is unacceptable.

Insurance companies are required to pay their clients based on the insurance contracts their clients sign. If, under a person’s policy, he or she is covered for the claim that he or she is making, then the insurance company is supposed to make every effort to compensate the individual as quickly as possible.

Insurance companies that fail in this duty to several of their clients may be subjected to class action lawsuits. Class action lawsuits involve several plaintiffs suing a common party. These lawsuits can save the wronged individuals both money and time.

If a class action lawsuit is successful, then the plaintiffs will usually be awarded their insurance settlements. They may also be awarded compensation for legal expenses and damages for the breach of contract.

If you are part of a group whose insurance claims have been denied or delayed by a common insurance company, contact the class action lawsuit attorneys of Feazell & Tighe, LLP, today at 877-508-0588 to learn more about your legal rights and options.