South Carolina Lawyers for Insurance Bad Faith Actions
Most people do not think too much about insurance until they need it. Often, they never anticipate that their insurance company may act in its own interests instead of the interests of the policyholder. And they almost never consider that insurance companies may break the law by acting in bad faith. If you have had a wrongfully denied insurance claim, the Columbia insurance bad faith attorneys at Proffitt & Cox may be able to help.
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
- Unreasonable refusal to settle insurance claims within the insurance policy limits
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. This doctrine is an advantage to policyholders who struggle with the unreasonable actions of an insurer.
At Proffitt & Cox, a Columbia, South Carolina, law firm, we represent the victims of insurance bad faith against their insurance companies. Our plaintiff insurance law attorneys seek to help our clients obtain the coverage that they contracted for when they bought their insurance policy. In some cases, insurance companies who wrongfully fail to pay claims may be held liable for amounts greater than the original insurance policy limits and for punitive damages.
If your insurance claim has been improperly denied, 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.
