DUI, Drunk Driver Accident, Insurance Bad Faith Attorneys – Seattle, Washington
Experienced Insurance Bad Faith Attorneys for Seattle and Washington
By law, insurance companies are required to willingly pay claims in full and in a timely manner. It is illegal for these multi-million dollar companies to deny or forfeit payment on a valid claim. Despite the legal obligations and codes of reasonable behavior insurance companies must adhere to, valid claims are routinely denied every day. If the insurance company does admit the claim is legitimate, it is standard practice to underpay the claimant. Insurance companies rely on the insured’s ignorance of the law and of the true worth of their claim. If you suspect you are the victim of a bad faith insurance scam, contact our insurance bad faith attorneys in Seattle. We will aggressively defend you legal rights and make sure the insurance company is held accountable for its actions.
Insurance Bad Faith Practices
An insurance company receives thousands of claims every day, most of which are promptly denied regardless of the claim’s validity. This is an extremely profitable practice for these million-dollar companies because most insured parties never refute the denial. For example, for every 100 claims an insurance company denies, about five insured parties choose to refute the denial. Of these contested denials, the insurance company may decide to pay on four of the claims. Even if the fifth party files and wins a lawsuit, including substantial punitive damages, this practice still works in the best economic interest of the insurance company because it still avoided paying out on 95 valid claims. Furthermore, insurance companies are multi-million dollar businesses with the resources to prolong a case until the victim is forced to take an insufficient settlement or gives up completely. You can avoid being a victim of insurance bad faith practices by seeking the qualified representation of one of the experienced insurance bad faith attorneys at Wiener, Lambka & Deutscher. Our Seattle-based law firm has a team of experienced lawyers who maintain an impressive record fighting insurance companies, defending the legal rights of the insured, and winning substantial settlements for our clients. We will make sure the insurance company pays the true value of your claim in a timely manner.
Punitive Damages
Insurance companies have lobbied tirelessly and successfully against a federal regulator overseeing all insurance companies. Today, enforcement of fair insurance practices is left to the individual state. These laws vary from state to state. Many states have given plaintiffs the ability to seek punitive damages against insurance companies that act in bad faith. This is an important element in the deterrent of future bad faith actions; it is also the only avenue victims of insurance companies that act in bad faith have to impose some form of punishment.
Bad faith insurance law is a highly specialized area of law. If you decide to pursue legal action against an insurance company that has denied your valid claim, you must retain experienced and knowledgeable legal counsel. Our insurance bad faith attorneys, practicing in Seattle, possess unmatched experience in this particular legal area. We are dedicated to the aggressive representation of your interests and will not rest until the insurance companies are forced to abide by the law.
Seattle – DUI and Drunk Driver Accident - Experienced Attorneys
Despite increased penalties and fines for offenders, drunk driving accidents are on the rise again after a slight decline in the early 1990s. In 2002, 159 million drunk driving accidents were reported in the United States and, of these, approximately 20,000 accidents resulted in death. It is predicted that approximately 30 percent of Americans can expect to be involved in a drunk driving accident in their lifetime. These are shocking statistics considering these accidents are completely preventable and unnecessary. If you live in Seattle and are a victim of a drunk driver accident, our attorneys can help you. We will explain the law governing DUI offenders and our attorneys in Seattle will labor tirelessly to achieve a positive resolution.
Based out of Seattle, Wiener, Lambka & Deutscher employs a team of drunk driver and DUI accident attorneys who are qualified to represent Seattle and other Washington state residents’ legal needs. We invite any Seattle or Washington state drunk driving accident victim to contact one of our DUI attorneys in Seattle. We will answer any questions you may have and evaluate your case.
Social Security Administration Claims
Imagine working your whole life and contributing your fair share to the social security retirement system, only to find out that you are unable to collect your due benefits because of a mistake made by the government. Unfortunately, this very scenario is a reality for many of our nation’s retired workers. The nation’s social security plan is a safeguard that protects both able and disabled workers 65 years of age or older. Using a complicated mathematical formula, the government calculates your monthly retirement benefits based on your total earnings over the course of your working career. Social security benefits are supposed to cover approximately 40 percent of your monthly living expenses, but if the government makes a miscalculation, you could be cheated out of important retirement funds.
Social security also provides disability insurance benefits. In order to be eligible for these benefits, a disabled worker must prove that he or she paid social security taxes for a stipulated amount of time (five out of the last 10 years in most cases), and that he or she became disabled while disability insurance was in effect. If your disability claim is not filed promptly and properly, it may be denied regardless of the severity of the disability.
Whether you are seeking retirement benefits or disability insurance, our team of attorneys will help you properly document evidence in support of your claim, file your claim in a timely manner, and make sure you are paid the money you rightly deserve.
Family Law Litigation
Family law proceedings are complex and can be daunting to face during an already challenging time in one's life. The group of laws governing marriage, divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, adoption, wills, prenuptial agreements, and other domestic matters vary by state and according to individual circumstances. While some family law matters can be resolved quickly, other proceedings may require lengthy litigation and experienced legal counsel to ensure your rights are protected. For example, when children, significant property or debts, or other factors are involved, family law proceedings can become particularly difficult and emotionally charged. Our attorneys understand the delicate nature of family law matters, and we provide professional, diligent representation with a focus on positive results for our clients.
Our firm assists clients in all areas of family law. We can thoroughly evaluate your case and advise you of the appropriate actions to take to ensure that your interests are protected. For more information on any of our family law services, please contact our firm.
From insurance bad faith claims to DUI accidents and more, our attorneys in Seattle are experienced personal injury lawyers who will fight aggressively and ardently to obtain a just settlement for your personal injury claim.
If you are a Seattle or Washington state resident searching for DUI, drunk driver accident or insurance bad faith attorneys, contact Seattle-based Wiener, Lambka & Deutscher to learn how we can assist you and your family.