As many consumers have found out, being a loyal customer of their insurance company doesn’t seem to mean much when you submit a claim. Too often, insurance companies try to weasel out of paying the full amount of a claim or even deny the claim altogether. All states have laws requiring insurance companies to act in “good faith” with their policyholders. If your insurance company denies your claim, tries to minimize the amount paid on your claim, or acts unreasonably in handling your claim, your only recourse is to file a lawsuit against them to get what you deserve on your claim.
Insurance companies often reject claims with sketchy explanations, such as denying medical coverage because a policyholder failed to disclose a hearing problem that has nothing to do with the claim they filed. They’ll use all kinds of tactics to skip out on paying or minimizing the amount they pay on a claim.
Many law firms claim to represent policyholders in lawsuits against insurance companies. Most law firms are “sign and settle” firms that never take a case to trial. Insurance companies know these law firms have no teeth and commonly lowball them in pre-trial negotiations. The policyholders always get the short end of the stick. Receiving a proper claim requires reputable attorneys. Warshafsky Law has years of trial experience battling Milwaukee, WI insurance companies. We do not make empty threats like most law firms. We’ve won countless settlements in the courtroom —and insurance companies know our reputation. We help with Milwaukee car accidents and many other personal injuries. You will get everything you are owed with Warshafsky Law at your side.
Wisconsin State Legislature: Injury to the person. Wisconsin Statute § 893.54 (2024). Timely payment of claims. Wisconsin Statute § 628.46. Pleadings, discovery, and damages in certain personal injury actions. Wisconsin Statute 802.025.
Based in Milwaukee and Madison, Warshafsky Law takes cases all over the country. We represent clients nationwide and on a contingency basis. You owe us nothing until your case is resolved and you have been compensated. Our No Win, No Fee policy ensures you risk nothing by hiring us. We pursue legal action for claim denial issues with all types of insurance:
You have found one. Warshafsky Law has decades of trial experience and has won more insurance settlements than other Milwaukee attorneys.
To file a lawsuit against an insurance company in Milwaukee, you should contact an attorney with experience handling insurance disputes. If all administrative and out-of-court settlement options fail, an attorney may recommend filing a civil lawsuit against your insurance company seeking they pay out your claim.
There are three “causes of action” to sue a healthcare insurance company: 1. Breach of contract: If an insurance company breaks a rule you have under contract with them, such as paying for damage or loss that is covered by your policy. 2. Violation of a consumer protection law: These laws protect consumers who buy products or services for household use, including insurance policies. The laws permit damages to be awarded for the amount you should have been paid on your claim, as well as for attorney fees, costs and other expenses. 3. Violation of the “bad faith” law: If an insurance company unreasonably denies or delays payment on your claim, they are violating Wisconsin’s bad faith law and can be sued for damages.
Yes. You can sue your insurance company if they violate the terms of your policy. If they're in violation of a consumer protection law or the "bad faith" law, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer for help with your claim.
Never apologize or admit fault of any kind. Your claims adjuster is looking for reasons to reduce the settlement offer of your claim, and admission of negligence can severely affect your claim.
