When Should I Hire a Lawyer?
At what point in the claim process do I get involved? That varies – so much so, sometimes. I’ve got clients now, former clients that have another loss that have called me the day after. So sometimes it happens very, very quickly. On the other end of the spectrum, I’ll have lawyers who are handling cases for a policyholder that kinda get in over their head and call me after a lawsuit’s been filed. So I can get in at any given time.
But as a general rule, sooner is always better than later, because along the way there are gonna be pitfalls and roadblocks, and it’s so important to have someone qualified, that knows how to read a policy, that knows what the law is, to help guide you through that process and get it set up correctly on the front end, because sometimes, at the back end, it’s already too late.
You buy insurance because you expect it to protect you in the event of a loss. But what happens when your insurance company denies your claim, or lowballs the amount they are willing to pay out?
You have rights under the law, and a skilled Tennessee insurance dispute attorney can help you obtain the insurance payment you need and deserve. There are often limitations on how long you can wait before filing a claim – and how long you have may depend on the policy itself in some cases. That is why we say it is better to seek legal counsel sooner rather than later: you want to make sure all of your options are available to you.
At the Gilbert Firm, our Tennessee insurance dispute lawyers handle complex claims involving homes, condos, commercial properties, business and non-profit organizations. Whether you have been a victim of bad faith insurance practices, are faced with an insurance carrier that has breached its contract with you, or have been harmed by agent negligence or malfeasance, we can help. To make an appointment at one of our offices serving Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis, Jackson or Knoxville, please call 731-664-1340, or fill out our contact form.
Brandon McWherter has dedicated his practice to assisting insurance policyholders with their claims against insurance companies, including claims for bad faith. He is licensed in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Learn More