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Colorado Bad Faith Insurance

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Each and every day there are new headlines about insurance companies engaging in outrageous behavior—denying obviously valid claims, dropping coverage for spurious reasons, and limiting benefits arbitrarily. Unfortunately, this has become a particularly common practice with claims arising from auto accidents, and Colorado auto accident victims often find themselves facing a battle to secure compensation for injuries and property damage.

What many consumers do not realize is that there is a special branch of civil law dedicated to ensuring that insurance companies honor their policies and provide the coverage that they have been contracted to provide. “Bad faith insurance” lawsuits are becoming a potent tool for consumers to fight back against the predatory activities of these insurance companies.

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What Is a Bad Faith Insurance Claim?

All insurance contracts are operated with an “implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing”. Colorado bad faith insurance is claimed when the Colorado insurance company is suspected of intentionally entering into a contract in bad faith, with no intention of providing reimbursement for claims. For Colorado auto accident claims, an insurance company may demonstrate bad faith behavior in the following ways:

  • Deny claims without providing a valid reason

  • Delay payment of claims for an unreasonable amount of time

  • Fail to provide legal counsel

  • Failure to settle

  • Extremely low offer to reimburse for property damage

This is only a sample of some of the bad faith tactics that many Colorado insurance companies use to defraud insured consumers. Colorado consumers who suspect they are being taken advantage of by an insurance company should talk to an experienced Colorado insurance attorney as soon as possible.

Fighting Back Against Bad Faith Insurers

Colorado consumers are increasingly turning to civil courts in order to receive justice and the coverage to which they are entitled. The good news is that courts are now levying punitive awards against insurance companies to discourage future bad faith behavior (in addition to actual damages).

While not all insurance claim denials are acts of bad faith, the important thing for all Colorado consumers to know is that options exist to combat predatory insurers. As such, it is critical that you contact a qualified attorney for a consultation as soon as possible if you suspect bad faith behavior.

Speak with a Colorado Bad Faith Insurance Attorney

If you suspect your insurance company of unfairly denying your claim or engaging in bad faith practices, contact Colorado insurance attorney, William P. Godsman, today for aFREE CASE CONSULTATION. Call (303) 455-6900!

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William P. Godsman WILLIAM P. GODSMAN

William (“Will”) Godsman attended law school at the University of Denver, graduating in 1981. He worked at a prominent civil litigation law firm for fifteen years. In 1997 he opened his own practice to provide hands on work for all the cases he accepts. Will’s practice focuses on personal injury claims, such as motor vehicle, slip and fall, and skiing accidents, and medical malpractice claims. He is an attorney in good standing with both the Colorado Bar Association and the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association.

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