Fighting an insurance claim denial is hard enough, but when the insurer isn’t playing fair, you might be understandably even more frustrated and at a loss on how to proceed. California is a consumer-friendly state and has a lot of protections in place for the average Californian going up against a corporate behemoth like... Read More »
In the state of California, insurance companies are obligated by law to deal fairly and honestly with their policyholders. This obligation is known as the duty of good faith and fair dealing. Unfortunately, not all insurance companies live up to this standard. Identifying a bad faith insurer can spur you to take action to... Read More »
In our last post, we reviewed Comunale v. Traders & General Insurance Company, a landmark case from 1958 that shaped the beginning of bad faith insurance law in California. Today we look at another case from the California Supreme Court that addressed a very specific duty of insurance companies – to conduct a proper... Read More »
The legal landscape of insurance bad faith law has evolved over the years, with pivotal cases serving as milestones that define the rights and obligations of insurers and insureds. One landmark case that has had a significant influence on bad faith insurance law in California is Comunale v. Traders & General Insurance Company. This... Read More »
Accidental death life insurance is a specialized policy that covers death resulting from sudden and unforeseen accidents. Unlike regular life insurance, it doesn’t cover death from natural causes or diseases. Examples of accidental deaths that are commonly covered include car accidents, fatal slips and falls, or accidents involving heavy machinery. This specificity makes accidental... Read More »
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