Insurance companies are pretty specific about wanting their policies to be paid in full and on time – but they’re not always the best about doing the same when there’s a claim. There are many different ways that an insurance company may try to wiggle out of paying up,...
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Why low settlements are a common bad faith insurance tactic
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Nov 15, 2021 | Bad Faith Insurance
Maybe your property flooded, causing catastrophic damage and mold growth. Perhaps you run a business and had a lengthy interruption that cost you tens of thousands of dollars in revenue. The insurance policies that you carry help protect you from such unpredictable...
3 signs that might indicate insurance bad faith
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Nov 12, 2021 | Bad Faith Insurance
It is not uncommon for dedicated policyholders who have made years, or even decades, of insurance premium payments to feel as if their insurance carrier is acting in bad faith. After an accident, a devastating storm or commercial building damage, individuals rely on...
Signs the insurance company is lowballing you
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Nov 2, 2021 | Bad Faith Insurance
There is no telling when the unexpected will happen to your business. Whether it is an interruption of operations, storm damage, theft or even a fire, unanticipated issues can quickly throw an otherwise prosperous business into turmoil. This is why people take...
Persistence is vital when dealing with an insurer
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Oct 18, 2021 | Bad Faith Insurance
When you pay for business insurance, it can be frustrating to battle to get the payout you are entitled to. Yet, when push comes to shove, insurers often fail to live up to the caring image they portray. Insurers are in it for the money. That is the bottom line, and...
5 warning signs an insurance company is acting in bad faith
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Sep 8, 2021 | Bad Faith Insurance
Small-business owners and entrepreneurs in California are often affected by insurance companies that act in bad faith as a strategy to avoid paying a claim. In general, insurance companies are usually far more eager to accept payments than to make them. After...
What is the insurance company’s goal?
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Sep 3, 2021 | Bad Faith Insurance
If your home is damaged in a storm or in some other fashion, you assume that the insurance company’s goal is to help you. After all, that’s what they claimed when you bought your policy. They wanted to help you get back on your feet. They would cover the costs so you...
What is the insurance company’s goal?
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Aug 30, 2021 | Bad Faith Insurance
If your home is damaged in a storm or in some other fashion, you assume that the insurance company’s goal is to help you. After all, that’s what they claimed when you bought your policy. They wanted to help you get back on your feet. They would cover the costs so you...
Is your insurance company trying to rip you off?
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Aug 23, 2021 | Bad Faith Insurance
When you see commercials for insurance companies, it makes it seem like the goal, for the company, is to help you when you need it. They promote this idea that they are on your side and that all they want is to swoop in and assist you when you need it most. But is...
Could a curative mistake complicate your title insurance claim?
On Behalf of The McMillan Law Firm, APC | Jul 25, 2021 | Bad Faith Insurance
Title issues frequently pop up during residential real estate transactions. The buyer will usually need to have title coverage for both themselves and the lender financing the transaction. The company providing title insurance will do a background check on the...