South Florida Injury Lawyer Blawg
After an accident, the last thing anyone wants to deal with is a difficult insurance company. Florida’s bad faith law allows an individual to sue their insurer if they believe that the insurer engaged in fraud or “bad faith” activities when defending or settling a claim that resulted in additional damages or legal costs for the insured. These types of cases can be extremely complex, which is why it is imperative to seek the help of a qualified Miami injury attorney who is well-versed in this area of the law.
In Hayas v. GEICO General Insurance Co., a man named Hayas was involved in an automobile accident that caused the death of another person. When the accident took place, Hayas had liability insurance through GEICO General Insurance Co. and had a policy for up to $100,000 per person and $300,000 per incident.
After the wreck, the deceased individual’s estate filed a negligence lawsuit against Hayas, the at-fault driver, as well as his insurance company. While there was a chance for settlement, the insurance company supposedly refused to settle the matter. After a jury trial, the deceased individual’s estate secured a judgment in state court for the amount of $1.6 million against Hayas. Continue reading →