Wisconsin Legal Counsel For Delayed Insurance Claims
When insurers delay your coverage after you suffer an injury or damage to your property, it is not just an inconvenience – it can be a sign of bad faith. You should be able to get your payments when you need them. However, if you don’t, we are here to help. At MGW Law, we can serve as your legal guide for delayed insurance claims and payments. We’ve worked on both sides of the insurance industry and have over 50 combined years of total legal experience. Through this experience, we have an in-depth understanding of the rules for when payments are supposed to be made and the tactics and strategies that insurers may use to delay them.
When Does A Claim Delay Become Unreasonable?
Insurance companies may have many reasons for delayed payments. This leads many to wonder when these delays become an act of bad faith? If an insurer keeps making repeated requests for documentation that you’ve already provided, has no clear reasoning or explanation for the status of your delayed payments, or does not regularly communicate updates with you, these are some potential signs.
We understand how frustrating this can be. If you are dealing with delayed payments from an insurance company, then we are here to help. Call us at 920-383-3911 to learn more about how we can assist you in pursuing these payments.
There Are Limits On How Long Insurers Can Make You Wait
In Wisconsin, insurance companies have specific time limits for making claim payments. If an insurance company does not pay out a claim within 30 days, then they are often required to pay interest on the delayed payment.
Documentation Is Crucial For Tracking Payment Delays
If you believe that your insurer is acting in bad faith by delaying your payments, having the documentation to prove it is crucial. We can help you gather this documentation by:
- Collecting records of communications with insurers
- Reviewing policies and state laws thoroughly to determine whether insurers upheld their duty of care
- Gathering medical bills and repair bills
We can put all this information together to create a compelling bad faith insurance case on your behalf.
What You Can Do If Delays Continue
If delays persist, you can file a complaint with the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. We can guide you through the submission process and assist you in completing your complaint forms.
Don’t Let Claims Delays Leave You Hanging – We Are Here To Help
If you have insurance, then it is reasonable for you to expect that your insurer will provide coverage during an emergency. However, when your insurer delays payments, your ability to handle these emergencies can become limited. It can be especially disheartening if you discover that your insurer is delaying payments in an act of bad faith.
Learn more about how we can help you deal with delayed payments by scheduling an initial consultation today. You can do so by calling us at 920-383-3911 or visiting our contact page. While we are based in Manitowoc, we take cases across Wisconsin.