Iowa Auto Accident Lawyers
Insurance Help for Auto Accidents
In a perfect world, anyone who has suffered damages and injury from an auto accident in Iowa should be able to count on fair and legal treatment from an insurance claim. But, in the real world, insurance companies often use anything from questionable tactics to illegal activities to avoid paying all or part of a valid claim. The Iowa personal injury attorneys at Eells & Tronvold Law Offices, PLC understand the stress you feel after an auto accident. When we represent you in an insurance claim, we ensure your rights are protected.
Insurance tactics after auto accidents
When you have been injured or experienced property damage as the result of an auto accident, it is important to understand that virtually any insurance company tries to take any possible action to protect their bottom line. Whether you file a claim against the policy of the responsible party—or even if you file against your own policy -- insurance companies often use specific tactics to reduce or deny your claim, such as the following:
- Quick settlement offer: One tactic you are not likely to expect is to receive a settlement offer shortly after your auto accident in Iowa. But, a quick offer is often a way to tempt you to accept compensation that does not adequately reimburse your expenses. Before you accept an offer, contact Eells & Tronvold Law Offices, PLC to ensure it is fair.
- Delay attempts: On the opposite end of the scale, insurance companies may delay payment, sometimes by repeatedly requesting the information that you have already submitted or claiming that the investigation is still underway. The attorneys at Eelis & Tronvold Law Offices, PLC remain watchful for delay tactics to ensure you receive timely payment for your claim.
Insurance bad faith
Insurance bad faith is against the law, and it involves the following:
- When an insurance company denies a claim for reasons that are not part of the policy
- When an insurance company acts recklessly and with no regard for your rights
- When an insurance company fails to process a claim
When an insurance company acts in bad faith when you file a claim for auto accident injury, the attorneys at Eells & Tronvold Law Offices, PLC have the skills to take your case before a jury, if necessary. And, if the jury decides in your favor and issues a verdict above the policy limits, the insurance may have to pay compensation above what the policy normally allows.
CONTACT OUR IOWA AUTO ACCIDENT LAWYERS TODAY
The legal help you need is here. When you need legal assistance with an insurance claim, call our Cedar Rapids injury law firm at 319-393-1020 or toll free at 855-393-1020, or email Eells & Tronvold Law Offices, PLC today for a free initial consultation. We look forward to discussing your auto accident case and helping ensure you obtain the compensation you deserve.
