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Bad Faith Lawsuits
In general, bad faith is a breach of the long-recognized implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing that exists in every contract, which obligates all parties not to do anything that would injure the right of the other to receive the benefits of the agreement. In the insurance context, such a breach takes on additional meaning as it often provides the basis for an action in tort.
In the insurance context, bad faith is the unreasonable withholding or denial of benefits under an insurance policy. Some types of bad faith are applicable in both first-party and third-party situations. These include: unreasonably withholding benefits, unreasonably delaying payment, and failing to investigate or to adequately investigate a claim. Bad faith can also occur when your liability insurer wrongfully refuses to defend you when another party makes a claim against you.
The experienced insurance attorneys at Zebersky & Payne, LLP, understand how upsetting it can be when an insurance company wrongfully denies a legitimate claim or when an insurance company does not protect its insured. Insurance companies do not always have your best interests in mind when making claims decisions. We have experience in this area and will hold the insurance company accountable and help ensure that you receive the full and fair compensation to which are you are entitled.
