South Carolina Coverage Disputes Lawyer
An insurance company has two basic duties under a typical insurance policy: the duty to provide coverage as stated in the terms and conditions of the policy and the duty to defend the policyholder against claims covered by the policy.
The insurance coverage attorneys at Proffitt & Cox are experienced in handling insurance coverage disputes. The attorneys have represented both claimants and policyholders who believe a claim has been wrongfully denied, as well as insurance companies which allegedly have failed to provide the required coverage.
Under South Carolina law, insurance companies can act in bad faith by:
- Unreasonable denial of insurance claims
- Improperly disputing the existence of insurance coverage
- Canceling insurance coverage when a claim is made
- Intentional delay of claims
Under South Carolina's Tyger River Doctrine, courts recognize that insurance policy holders have a cause of action if an insurer unreasonably refuses to accept a settlement within the policy limits.
To talk to an insurance law attorney about your options, contact Proffitt & Cox, LLP, Attorneys at Law, by calling (803) 834-7097 in Columbia or toll free nationwide (877) 276-0533. You can also complete our contact form to schedule an initial consultation. We are conveniently located in the BB&T building at 8910 Two Notch Road, near I-77 and I-20 in Northeast Columbia.
