We Can Help With Your Insurance Claim Delay

Why do insurance companies delay claims?

An insurance carrier may employ this tactic in hopes that:

The injury victim will simply give up and fail to pursue the claim.

They can investigate and find information that can shift blame onto the victim.

As times passes, the severity of the injuries will decrease, as will the damages.

While pursuing the claim, the victim will make further statements that will indicate his own responsibility for the situation.

How do insurance companies delay claims?

An insurance company may be delaying or ignoring a claim by:

Requesting unnecessary information

Requesting information that has already been provided

Stating they did not receive notice of the claim or other paperwork

Failing to provide an investigator to examine the situation

Alleging that a claim simply hasn’t been examined due to time constraints or workload

Failing to return phone calls

A Myrtle Beach Attorney Can Help Protect Injury Victims’ Rights

The insurance business seems straightforward: consumers pay their premiums on time, and in return, the insurance company provides compensation when an accident or injury occurs. Insurance companies have a duty to hold up their end of the bargain, and when they don’t, this is called acting in bad faith.

Injury victims deserve to have their voices heard and have their claims processed in a timely manner. At times, your recovery and your future depend on it. An experienced lawyer can help ensure that a claim is not ignored or unfairly delayed. Having navigated this system before and negotiated with these insurers, an attorney understands how the process works, where the pitfalls may be, and how to get the attention of the insurance company. Our attorneys can:

Manage Paperwork

Insurance claims can be complicated, and the process can require a significant amount of documentation and other paperwork. Insurance companies will use any failure to provide appropriate paperwork to further delay or even deny a claim. An attorney can manage this task, making sure that all the necessary items are ready to go.

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Make Appropriate Phone Calls

Anyone who has ever called an insurance company knows how frustrating a job it can be. A lawyer knows who to talk to and what needs to be said to be heard. He can ease this burden on injury victims while they focus on their recovery.

Pursue a Bad Faith Claim When Necessary

At times, an insurance company is simply acting in a manner that is against South Carolina law. It can be necessary to file a legal action against them when they act in bad faith. Insurance law is complex, but an experienced attorney knows when the time has come to hold an insurance company accountable for failing to uphold their duty.

Have You Been Injured In A Charleston South Carolina Area Car Accident?

If you've been injured in a car accident you should speak with a car accident lawyer as soon as possible. Contact us online or call our Charleston, South Carolina office directly at 843.488.2359 to schedule your consultation. We are also able to meet clients at our Conway, Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Mt. Pleasant, North Myrtle Beach or North Charleston office locations.

We are Proud To Serve Personal Injury Clients Throughout South Carolina

With seven office locations in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Conway, Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, Murrells Inlet and Charleston and over 30 years of experience with personal injury cases. Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has the knowledge, skill and experience to protect you and your family.

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