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Insurance Bad Faith

Insurance Bad Faith Attorneys in Kansas City

Has Your Insurer Neglected to Pay a Legitimate Claim?

In most states and jurisdictions, insurance companies have a legal responsibility to act in good faith and treat insured individuals fairly as outlined by their contractual agreement. This obligation is called an “implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing,” which is required and specified in every insurance contract.

If an insurance company fails to live up to these terms, you (the policyholder) have a right to sue for damages. Now is the time to retain an insurance bad faith lawyer.

An insurer may be acting in bad faith if the insurer:

  • Postpones, reduces or denies payment without a reasonable basis for doing so

  • Neglects to respond promptly to notification of a covered claim

  • Fails to pay a covered claim due to lack of a thorough and timely investigation

  • Deliberately deceives or misrepresents the facts to avoid paying claims

  • Attempts to distort or misinterpret policy language to avoid coverage

  • Demonstrates unreasonable delay in resolving a claim without explanation

  • Uses an improper or unreasonable standard to deny a claim

Can Insurance Companies Deny UM/UIM Coverage?

If you bought uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) insurance for your auto insurance policy, then you should be covered in case you get hit by a driver with no insurance or not enough to cover your damages.

To get the missing coverage, you will have to file a claim against your insurance provider, not that of another driver. Problems can arise if your insurer decides not to accept your claim, which is called a first-party claim. Unless the auto insurance company that sold you the UM/UIM policy has a legitimate reason for denying your first-party claim, they might be breaking the law.

Our bad faith insurance claim attorneys can remind them of their obligation to you and demand compensation to be paid immediately under the threat of a lawsuit, which could lead to them facing criminal consequences as well. In addition to getting the coverage you are owed, you might be able to collect additional damages for the intentional wrongdoing.

Does Your Insurer Have to Defend You If You Cause an Accident?

When you are in an accident that you caused or think you might have caused, your auto insurance provider is contractually bound to defend you against lawsuits filed against you and your policy. It is an act of insurance bad faith for your insurer to try to remove themselves from the claim in most situations. Your insurer must also eventually agree to settle or pay for damages that are within the limits of your policy coverage, which means the insurer can’t pay a smaller amount and put you on the hook for what remains.

What Do You Do If Your Insurer Won’t Pay?

Insurance companies sell their policies under the pretense that they will pay coverage to policyholders when they’re in a pinch. However, as our Kansas City insurance bad faith lawyers can tell you just from helping so many clients throughout the years, it is frustratingly common for insurance companies to try to sell their own policyholders short.

When your own insurer won’t pay for damages as expected under your insurance coverage policy, you should:

  • Get copies of your full insurance policy, including exceptions and addendums.
  • Speak with an insurance bad faith lawyer and give them a copy of the policy.
  • Discuss your options for challenging the insurance company’s decision.
  • Prepare for litigation with the help of your attorney.

No Attorney Fees Unless We Help You Recover Money

We’re experienced in handling bad faith claims against insurance companies. Since 1949, we’ve successfully represented clients who have been denied coverage or reimbursement without proper cause or reasonable standard. We will fight to protect your contractual rights and get you the money, coverage or proper resolution that you deserve.

Our insurance bad faith attorneys have long been known in the legal community as among the best trial attorneys in the Midwest. Recognition received includes:

  • AV rating* under the Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating system

  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America Directory for more than 25 years

  • Top 10 and Top 50 Super Lawyers in Kansas, Missouri, and Kansas City

Contact our bad faith insurance lawyers to learn more about our record of success. We represent clients in cases throughout Missouri, Kansas, and the Midwest.

You can call us at (816) 542-5999 to arrange a free consultation with a bad faith insurance attorney from our firm. Contact us today.

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What Makes Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman Different?

  • Highly Respected in Our Field

    Our attorneys are well-established in various areas of practice, including Attorney Lynn R. Johnson, who is a member of the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates.

  • A Legacy of Excellence

    We have a longstanding history of exemplary legal representation dating back to 1949, but are committed to leveraging forward-thinking practices and technology for the benefit of our clients.

  • Trial-Ready Legal Advocacy

    While most of our cases result in successful settlements, our willingness to go to trial enables us to secure more favorable outcomes.

  • A Network of Support

    We work to ensure that you receive the resources you need after an injury, including medical care, access to experts, emotional and financial support.

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    All members of our team, including partners, associates and paralegals, are committed to providing direct contact and clear communication.

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