Insurance Covered and Bad Faith

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According to one of the nation's largest insurance carriers, "People who file claims with the assistance of counsel settle for two to three times more than people who are unrepresented." Allstate Unrepresented Segment Training Manual 10, 1995.

Compel your insurance company to honor your claim

People who have experienced property damage from fires, floods, earthquakes, or other disasters very often need attorneys to convince the insurer to provide the insured with reimbursement they should be receiving under the terms of their insurance policy. It's bad enough to suffer the loss without being the victim of negligence or intransigence by your insurer. Patricia Depew is a tough, experienced negotiator. She battles for victims of casualty loss as well as many other types of insurance claim disputes. She has earned settlements for her clients ranging from $76,000 to $1.3 million.

Negotiate hard, sue when necessary

Ms. Depew meets with her clients at length, investigates every aspect of their loss, and becomes their personal advocate. She keeps clients informed and involved at every step. Ms. Depew knows, based on the policy, the extent of damage and the settlement criteria used by insurance companies, how much an insurer will pay when pushed. This knowledge, coupled with her experience both in negotiation and litigation, provide Ms. Depew with the edge she needs to obtain full settlements on claims.