Seattle WA Insurance Disputes Attorneys
Handling Insurance Disputes in Seattle, Washington
When you sign an insurance policy, you enter into a contractual agreement with the insurer. If you make all your payments and then have to make a claim for damages, it should be simple: The insurance company is supposed to pay you.
Unfortunately, it's not always easy to recover the settlement you need. The insurance company may stall, make a "low ball" offer, drag its feet or accuse you of lying outright. Eventually, policyholders find themselves embroiled in an infuriating insurance dispute that they never wanted. That's when they call our firm.
At the Law Office of Daniel R. Whitmore, we provide reputable, aggressive but reasonable services that can help you recover the settlement you need and put the insurance dispute behind you for good. Call 206-792-7823 or contact us online for a free consultation.
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If the Insurance Company Treats You Unfairly …
We can make them pay for it. The new Washington Insurance Fair Conduct Act (WIFCA) requires insurance companies to adhere to certain regulations. For example, they must:
- Conduct a reasonable investigation of each claim
- Pay benefits on a timely basis
- Accurately represent the provisions of each policy
- Acknowledge and reply to all important communications from the claimant
- Promptly pay out fair settlements for meritorious claims
This is not an exhaustive list. If the insurance company fails to follow these regulations and treats you unfairly, they can ultimately be forced to pay triple the damages that they otherwise would have.
Washington's legislature signed WIFCA into law in the spring of 2007. In November, the bill went up on referendum and was upheld in a popular election. Thanks to the WIFCA, the people of Washington State have a new and powerful tool for dealing with uncooperative insurance companies.
Attorney Daniel R. Whitmore provides personal, reputable, experienced service for insurance disputes of all kinds. A personal injury lawyer with almost 15 years of experience, he has handled thousands of disputes with insurance companies covering topics ranging from auto accidents to workers compensation to wrongful death.
If you would like to learn more about your rights, your options, the laws surrounding insurance disputes or about our firm, you can have questions answered during a free consultation. Call 206-792-7823 or contact us online today.
