Insurance Coverage Attorneys

What is bad faith?

The contract you make with the insurance company is a binding agreement with the promise of compensation. The type of compensation depends on the policy. If you feel that you are intentionally being denied compensation, or that the process is being deliberately delayed, a bad faith attorney can help. At Currie Johnson Griffin Gaines & Myers, P.A., our experienced insurance coverage attorneys have built a reputation of preparing each case to be trial- ready. What this means for our clients is that they have the strongest case possible to present, whether it goes to trial or to negotiations.

What is an act in bad faith?

When someone acts in bad faith, he or she intentionally or maliciously seeks to deceive an individual and/or deny an obligation or contract. If this refusal to fulfil a prior-made agreement is deliberate, it is a called an act of bad faith.

What is bad faith in insurance?

If a legitimate insurance policy claim is intentionally delayed or denied by the insurance company, for no valid reason, this is an act in bad faith. The intentional refusal to fulfil a contract with the insurance policy holder, whether it is in the processing of the claim, payment of compensation or other issue is could be an act in bad faith.

What is a bad faith attorney?

A bad faith attorney, sometimes called an insurance coverage attorney, handles insurance claim disputes that are intentionally challenged or denied. A bad faith attorney can represent you to determine:

• If the insurance company is acting in bad faith

• What compensation you may be entitled to

Our attorneys handle acts in bad faith by insurance companies that deal with:

• Health

• Motor Vehicles

• Workers’ Compensation

• Life

• Property

Do you need more information about insurance in bad faith?

Currie Johnson Griffin Gaines & Myers, P.A.
1044 River Oaks Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39232
Phone: (601) 969-1010
Fax: (601) 969-5120
Email: ecurrie@curriejohnson.com
Website: www.curriejohnson.com