Ann Arbor, Michigan, Area Lawyer for Car Theft Victims
It is hard to imagine a greater injustice than being told you were involved in a crime when you were truly — and only — the victim. Having your car, boat or other vehicle stolen or burned is a huge shock.
If your comprehensive insurance claim has been denied on top of that, your best move may be to contact me, experienced insurance dispute attorney John Bredell to discuss a bad faith insurance claim.
You May Be Justifiably Distressed Over More Than the Money
Contrary to popular belief, you may still be responsible for payments on a stolen vehicle. Coming up with the money to get another car may be difficult or impossible. You are really dependent on an insurance settlement in this situation.
But, there are other, nonfinancial factors that make this situation even worse:
- You may have been unfairly "targeted" for claim denial by your insurance company based on your personal circumstances, which can trigger a bad faith insurance claim. But, it takes extensive investigation to prove this type of allegation.
- How will you explain the loss of your vehicle with no compensation to others, without explaining the insurance company’s reason for your insurance dispute ?
- The police may view you as "under suspicion," based on the insurance company's allegations.
A Lawsuit Can Force Them to Prove Their Case
Do people really stage thefts of their own cars? Do they have them stripped or burned by people they know who are willing to do that? Unfortunately, yes. It could be due to desperation, in situations like:
- Having far exceeded allowable miles under a lease and then not having the money to settle up
- A job loss or other financial hardship, leaving a person saddled with an expensive vehicle they can no longer afford, including an unfavorable credit report from missed car payments
If this is not you, though, I am interested in your case. I will need to know:
- What were the circumstances of the car theft — including everything you know and remember?
- What involvement have the police had — and what do their reports say?
- What reason is the insurance company giving you for denying your claim?
Call (866) 586-8164 To Discuss a Fight for Justice
If the insurance company cannot prove you stole your own car — because you were not, in fact, involved at all — filing a lawsuit gives you the best chance to recover. My firm and I are ready to take on your insurance company to prove that you are not at fault for this loss. We will take your bad faith insurance claim to trial, if necessary, as well.
I will work closely with you from our free initial consultation forward, explaining what I believe are the key factors in your case and what action I believe is most likely to succeed. If you have a bad faith insurance claim, it is in your best interests to talk with me about how to appeal and reverse your insurer's decision.
