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“Bad faith” claims are pursued against insurers who act negligently. If your insurance company unfairly settled your account or didn’t pay enough money for your claim, you could sue the company for acting in bad faith. Updates to Florida’s tort law have provided new guidelines on how victims can file and pursue bad faith insurance lawsuits.
The Change
The new tort reform laws made it more challenging to pursue bad faith claims against insurance companies. Now, bad faith claims are also subject to comparative bad faith, meaning your award may be reduced by the level of fault your actions contributed to the claim. The new law also gives insurance companies more time (90 days) to respond to bad faith claims. These changes are reflected in Florida Statute 624.155.
Why It Matters
If you’re pursuing a bad faith insurance claim, you need to be mindful of unintentional responses, misspeaking, or mistakes when discussing the case with your insurance company. Any perceived mistake could impact the amount you’re entitled to. That’s why it’s crucial to work with an Orlando personal injury attorney to ensure you don’t unintentionally make your case harder to pursue.
Were You Treated Negligently By Your Insurance Company? We can Help
If your insurance company’s negligence significantly impacted your diagnosis, increased the severity of your injuries, or caused undue harm, you may be able to file a bad faith lawsuit against your insurance company. or Call the Michael Brady Lynch Firm at 888-585-5970 for a consultation to discuss your case.
Date: August 6, 2025
Attorney and Editor-in-Chief: Brandon Salter