{"id":352589,"date":"2017-07-19T16:41:30","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T21:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/consumer\/insurance\/how-to-file-a-bad-faith-insurance-claim.html"},"modified":"2024-04-01T18:11:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T23:11:42","slug":"how-to-file-a-bad-faith-insurance-claim","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/consumer\/insurance\/how-to-file-a-bad-faith-insurance-claim.html","title":{"rendered":"How To File a Bad Faith Insurance Claim"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How To File a Bad Faith Insurance Claim<\/h1>\n
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\n By Oni Harton, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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When you purchase an insurance policy, you buy protection and peace of mind. Regardless of whether insurance laws<\/a> require insurance, it’s wise to have insurance coverage. It helps cover your losses and shields you from personal liability within policy limits.<\/p>\r\n

Insurance can help policyholders deal with everything from property damage and healthcare costs to personal injuries from a car accident. Common types of insurance consumers purchase include the following:<\/p>\r\n