
One of the comments trial lawyers often hear from prospective jurors when asked about their views on insurance companies is that the insurance industry is a "necessary evil."
We don't believe that. While we consider insurance necessary and important, we don't believe it has to be administered in a way that victimizes those who have paid their premiums for years.
The insurance industry has attorneys who know the ins and outs of paying claims and the insured should have a similarly experienced lawyer on their side. Because the law governing insurance is not always clear-cut. It is crucial to have an experienced and effective trial lawyer on your side who fully understands the facts, the trends and the new developments in California and federal insurance law.
At Ball & Roberts, we have built a reputation for successfully challenging insurers that deny insurance claims in bad faith.
Consumers enjoy the protection of a variety of laws and statutes that hold insurance companies accountable when they refuse to pay or delay payment on valid claims, including those related to:
We can offer advice for those who believe that they have not been treated fairly by an insurance company. We will look into refusals to settle claims or lawsuits, intentional underpayment, unfair policy cancellations, and other bad faith practices.
If you believe you may have an insurance bad faith claim, contact our offices today to schedule a free evaluation of your case by an attorney.