Frequently Asked Bad Faith Insurance Claim Questions

WASHINGTON, D.C., MARYLAND & VIRGINIA

• What is a Bad Faith Insurance Claim?
• Am I responsible for the amount of the judgment over my policy limits?
• When should I contact an attorney?

What is a Bad Faith Insurance Claim?

Your insurance company has an obligation to act fairly, honestly, and in good faith in their defense of you when you are sued. If an insurance company fails to comply with this standard while defending you from a lawsuit, and there is a judgment entered against you that exceeds your insurance policy limit, you may have a bad faith claim. Your insurance company may not have looked after your interests as well as they look after their own.

Am I responsible for the amount of the judgment over my policy limits?

If you prove the insurer acted in bad faith, the insurance company is responsible for the excess verdict amount. If you cannot prove the company acted in bad faith, you may be responsible.

When should I contact an attorney?

If you believe your insurance company did not look after your interests, you should contact us right away. You should consult with our insurance bad faith lawyers here at Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, & Siegel P.C. to discuss your claim.

We are here every day to help you, twenty-four hours a day. You can call our office at 202-659-8600 or 800-229-8384 at anytime to obtain the name and phone number of the lawyer on call.

Please call or email us if you would like to request a free and confidential consultation. If we determine that you have a valid legal claim, we can begin gathering information to use in building your case. Don’t let your insurance company toss you aside. If you are in Maryland, Washington, D.C., New York, or surrounding areas, contact us today for your free consultation.

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