Does this sound familiar? You faithfully pay your homeowners insurance, and they don’t hesitate to cash your checks. But when you suddenly have fire damage in your home, the friendly insurance agent turns you over to the not-so-friendly claims adjuster. Your claim is then ignored, delayed, or unreasonably denied.
This could be a case of Insurance Bad Faith. The lawyers at Lenahan & Dempsey are uniquely qualified to help you get the money you deserve.
We Are Leaders In Insurance Bad Faith Law in Pennsylvania.
Did you know that under Pennsylvania law, established largely due to a Lenahan & Dempsey case (Hollock v. Erie), insurance companies can be sued for damages often far in excess of the value of the original claim if they are found to have committed Insurance Bad Faith?
Attorney Timothy Lenahan, Managing Partner at Lenahan & Dempsey, along with Attorney Christine S. Lezinski, were the trial and appellate legal counsel in the landmark case of Hollock v Erie. This case, which we won in front of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, helped establish Bad Faith laws in Pennsylvania.
Thanks to Attorney Lenahan’s and Attorney Lezinski’s efforts and legal skills, this groundbreaking case established the right of individuals to be treated fairly by their insurance companies and, when they fail to do so, insurance companies can be held liable for often severe penalties known as “punitive damages,” which can be far in excess of the value of the original fire damage claim.
Attorney Timothy Lenahan was named by Best Lawyers In America as the Insurance Lawyer of the year for 2024-2025 for his work protecting the rights of the injured against giant insurance companies for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains. He is a past Best Lawyers in America Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year for that region for his work fighting for the rights of injured people.
Eight of our lawyers have been named both to Best Lawyers in America as well as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Three, John R. Lenahan, Jr. (our Firm President), Timothy Lenahan and Matthew Dempsey are named to The Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania (out of over 48,000 lawyers in Pennsylvania).
At Lenahan & Dempsey we have won substantial sums for our clients when their insurance company ignored their claim, made a lowball offer or simply ignored a legitimate Fire Claim on a homeowner’s policy.
Our success in winning Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients has led to Judges and our peers voting us for inclusion in The Best Law Firms in America, and we are listed as a Tier 1 law firm the highest rating).
Insurance Bad Faith in Fire Claims On Your Homeowners Insurance
Unfortunately, we see far too many Insurance Bad Faith cases in our offices after a fire damages a home. Do you know the signs of an Insurance Bad Faith case?
Classic Signs of Bad Faith
Has your insurance company denied your fire claim without providing a detailed, written explanation of exactly why the claim does not meet the requirements outlined in your policy?
Is your insurance company using delaying tactics to move your claim along slowly?
Insurance companies are required to handle claims promptly and efficiently and to keep you up to date on the status of your claim.
Has your insurer offered you a lowball settlement? Offering you substantially lower than the true value of your claim is a common tactic insurance companies use to avoid their obligations to you under Pennsylvania law.
If you have experienced any of the three classic signs, call us immediately at (888) 536-2328. Your case will be assigned to a lawyer well-versed in Insurance Bad Faith. Managing Partner, Timothy Lenahan, who led the Lenahan & Dempsey team that won Hollock, will oversee your case and work aggressively to get the money you deserve.
Lenahan & Dempsey Can Help on Fire Claim Insurance Bad Faith Cases
Insurance Bad Faith Cases are a frustrating and stressful experience for you – let us take over your worries and get you the compensation you deserve. Call us 24/7 at 1.888.536.2426 for a Free, No Obligation Consultation. There are no fees until you get the money you deserve.
What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey
We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Workers’ Compensation law.
We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.
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