insurance company denying valid claim

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Started by average_joe_17 · Sep 20, 2024 · 1,439 views · 8 replies
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average_joe_17 OP

I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.

insurance company denying valid claim. I've been dealing with this for about 6 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already consulted briefly with a lawyer but did not get a clear answer.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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sustained_overruled

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What trips people up most is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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the_peoples_lawyer_18

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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startuplife_13

Honestly, i've dealt with this before.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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plea_bargain_bob_6

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter idk, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run smh.

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TransactionalLaw_Dan_17

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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nine_to_five_grind_25

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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first_buyer_86

Check if there's a choice of law provision. That determines which state's law applies.

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need_user_41

Check if there's a choice of law provision. That determines which state's law applies.