Find attorneys that pursue bad faith claims against insurance companies in or near Monroe County, New York.
If it can be established that the insurance company acted in bad faith, an attorney may be able to seek additional monetary penalties to compensate the victim.
If the conduct is particularly egregious, the award may even exceed the policy limits of the insurance claim.
Bad faith claims can arise after the insurance company either denies the claim or offer much less than what the claim is worth when that conduct violates an "implied covenant of fair dealing and good faith."
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Lawyer Referral Service in Monroe County, NY - The Monroe County Bar Association in Rochester, NY, established a Lawyer Referral Service. The LRS provides the public with an online referral to a local attorney experienced in a particular practice area of the law. To receive the referral, simply fill out the online form and choose the appropriate subject matter category. For most practice areas, you must pay a $40.00 referral fee. You can then schedule a 30 minute consultation with the local attorney at no additional charge.