First Party Bad Faith: The Boogeyman Cometh

When your property claim is wrongfully or unreasonably delayed, denied or disputed, consider whether to tee up a bad faith cause of action. Observe the potential outcomes, including prompt payment and attention to institutional weaknesses in claims handling. Recognize the actions and patterns that can tell you an adjuster’s claim handling has crossed into the danger zone. Identify where extra-contractual damages are available and actionable and proven strategies for collecting evidence to get them. Be ready with remedies and resources that focus a jury or judge on protecting your bottom line.

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