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Oakland Bad Faith Insurance Attorney

Bad faith insurance law is the area of law that pertains to the practices and conduct of insurance companies. When an insurance company does not act in good faith, the policyholder may file a civil claim against their insurer for bad faith.  The Oakland bad faith insurance lawyers at Estey & Bomberger represent victims of bad faith and help them obtain the compensation they are rightfully entitled to.

What Constitutes “Bad Faith”?

Insurance policies are contracts between an insurer and the insured. In exchange for payment (the premium) the company agrees to pay benefits if certain perils occur. An insurance company can act in bad faith in more than one way. The specific ways an insurance company may act in bad faith to an individual, couple, family or business are too numerous to list. Failure to look into a claim and failure to pay policy benefits are common examples. However, not every claim denial constitutes bad faith. The following are several general examples of insurance bad faith practices:

  • Attempting to settle a claim for an unreasonably low amount
  • Delaying the payment of benefits unreasonably
  • Denying a claim unreasonably
  • Failure to promptly or thoroughly investigate a claim
  • Interpreting policy contract terms unreasonably
  • Refusal to settle a claim
  • Refusing to defend a policyholder who has been sued under a policy containing a liability provision

Experienced Oakland Insurance Attorneys

The Oakland bad faith insurance attorneys at Estey & Bomberger have obtained numerous verdicts and settlements for victims of bad faith. Our lawyers aggressively pursue compensation for victims and know how to get results. Our experience results in the maximum possible verdict or settlement. A few of our bad faith insurance verdicts in California include:

  • $1,540,000 VERDICT alleging bad faith for failure to promptly pay $10,000 underinsured policy limit.
  • $1,275,000 VERDICT alleging bad faith for failure to promptly pay $25,000 policy limit on dog bite case.

Free Consultation

If you believe your insurance company has violated the terms of your policy and is acting in bad faith, contact the Oakland bad faith insurance lawyers at Estey & Bomberger. Our attorneys have taken on companies such as Allstate Insurance, Farmers Insurance, Geico Insurance, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Mercury Insurance, Nationwide Insurance, Progressive, Insurance, State Farm Insurance, UNUM Provident, USAA Insurance, and others. In your free case review, our Oakland insurance attorneys will review your situation, insurance policy and relevant laws, and advise you whether or not you may have a claim for compensation and answer any questions that you may have. To speak to a lawyer, call (510) 992-6904. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to receive your call.

No Recovery, No Fee.

All of our insurance cases our handled on a contingency fee basis. We do not charge a fee to begin your claim and we do not charge any fees unless we obtain money for you.

Case Results

$30 million verdict for sexual abuse
$17.5 million products liability case
$14 million brain injury case
$13.8 million aviation accident case
$8 million refinery accident case
$6 million settlement for drunk driving accident
$5 million brain injury and wrongful death case
$3.4 million motorcycle accident case
$3.2 million bus accident case
$2.9 million brain injury case
$2.6 million spinal cord injury case

Serving

San Francisco, California
San Jose, California
Ventura, California
Sacramento, California
Oakland, California
Imperial County, CA
Santa Barbara, CA
Fresno, California
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