PA Law Firm for Wrongful Denial of Insurance Claims

Few things are as frustrating as faithfully paying your insurance bills year after year, only to receive a Wrongful Denial of an insurance claim when you have a legitimate claim. You are likely already dealing with an injury or illness, or damage to your home or property, and now have the stress of fighting a giant insurance company.

If your insurance claim has been wrongfully denied, call us at Lenahan & Dempsey.

Wrongful Denial May Be Insurance Bad Faith

The wrongful denial of your legitimate claim may fall under the umbrella of a legal concept in Pennsylvania known as 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 insurance 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 working 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).

Our success in winning Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients has also 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).

Wrongful Denial of Insurance Claims in Pennsylvania

Wrongful denial of insurance claims occurs when an insurance company unfairly rejects a claim that should have been approved based on the terms of the policy and the circumstances of the incident. There are many possible reasons for this, including:

1. Lack of valid reasons for denial: Insurance companies may deny claims without providing valid reasons or explanations.

2. Misinterpretation of policy terms: Insurance policies can be complex documents with specific terms and rules. Insurance companies may misinterpret or misapply these terms to deny claims that should be covered.

3. Delay tactics: Some insurance companies may often use delay tactics to avoid paying out claims promptly– adding to the stress of those making a valid insurance claim.

4. Bad faith practices: In some cases, insurance companies act in bad faith by intentionally denying or delaying valid claims to save money or protect their bottom line, disregarding the rights of policyholders.

How Lenahan & Dempsey Can Help

Due to our work in the field of Wrongful Denial of insurance claims and insurance bad faith, insurance companies take our cases very seriously. We will work to prove your case and negotiate the best possible settlement to get you the money you were denied, deserve, and need.

Call Today

We are available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2426. Call us today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. 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.