The practice of insurance law is a complex and multifaceted field that requires both experience and a vast amount of knowledge. Our insurance law attorneys represent both individuals and businesses that suffer losses and call upon their insurance companies to either assist them in recovery or indemnify them for liabilities. Our insurance attorneys fight on behalf of policy holders to obtain the benefits of the insurance policies that our clients have dutifully paid for.
Time and again, insurance companies either deny claims or do not handle them with the promptness and diligence that their policy holders deserve and are entitled to. The insurance lawyers at Suisman Shapiro can help you prevent that from happening or pursue litigation against insurance companies if you fall victim to such practices.
Our lawyers can assist with all types of insurance including:
We have experience handling issues concerning breach of contract, breach of duty to defend, breach of duty to reasonably settle claims, bad faith/failure to exercise good faith, coverage litigation, and many others. We take pride in zealously advocating on behalf of policy holders (insureds) which includes; individuals, small businesses, large businesses, corporations, municipalities, and others.
First, you need to obtain and review all of the insurance policies that may be applicable to the given situation. This may involve talking to your insurance broker. If you are not comfortable with the information you gather or deciphering the language of the policies (and most of us are not), you should contact an attorney that handles insurance law.
After the policies are reviewed, the insurance carriers (all of them) need to be put on notice of the loss. This will likely require an investigation into what took place. (e.g. should weather damage your warehouse, you want to identify the date, cause and extent of the damage as the information becomes available.) If you run into complications getting your insurer involved, it is crucial to obtain an attorney to better facilitate the process and possibly commence litigation as a last resort.
Please Note: this subject matter is very complicated and the information provided here is not to be construed as exhaustive or legal advice.
If you have suffered a financial loss or are being sued and you do not feel that your insurance company is adequately addressing your needs and concerns, call on us today to help you. Or, if you if have called upon your insurance company to cover a claim and they have denied it, call on us, and we may be able to seek redress on your behalf.
Suisman Shapiro serves clients from New London County, Windham County and Middlesex County including the communities of: New London, Norwich, Waterford, Groton, East Lyme, Stonington/North Stonington, Lyme/Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, Ledyard and Montville.