Fort Myers Office:
Beacon Executive Suites
8359 Beacon Blvd., Suite 102 Fort Myers, Florida
33907
What
legal remedies do I have if my insurance company won't pay my claim or
won't pay what I think the claim is worth? Lawsuit for breach of contract.
An insurance policy is
a contract between the insurer and the insured. If the insurance company
fails or refuses to pay a claim which should be paid under the terms of
the policy, it is in breach of the contract, and the insured can pursue
all available legal remedies for the breach. This usually involves filing
a lawsuit against the insurance company. If successful, the insured will
be able to recover its damages, which at least will equal the amount the
insurer should have paid under the terms of the policy. Depending on state
law and the circumstances of a specific case, damages may also include
other expenses that were incurred because of the breach as well as costs
of the lawsuit.
