Insurance Litigation
Hattiesburg Mississippi insurance lawyers
Johnson, Hall & Ratliff represents plaintiffs and defendants in insurance litigation.
Plaintiff insurance litigation
Policyholders are often in dispute about whether insurance companies made good on their claims. We advise and represent clients in insurance claims and help them resolve coverage issues through mediation, arbitration, or courtroom litigation. We also take insurance cases to the appellate level.
Bad faith claims & insurance disputes
A bad faith claim is one in which an insurer fails to uphold the contract agreement by unreasonably withholding benefits. This type of claim may take shape in a variety of ways:
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Differences in policy interpretation often give rise to insurance disputes. Insurance policies contain contractual language that can be difficult to understand and broadly worded, which leaves the policy open to interpretation. A skilled insurance lawyer can help you understand the terms and conditions of your policy and whether you have cause for litigation.
Our strong advocacy skills derived from decades of experience can help you protect your rights. We strive to obtain fair compensation for our clients.
Defendant insurance litigation
Our attorneys also defend insurance companies and their insureds in disputes involving personal and commercial lines insurance matters. We represent clients in administrative proceedings such as those involving workers compensation, OSHA, or hospital licensing boards.
Insurance Lines Coverage
Commercial lines
We provide dispute resolution through arbitration, mediation or litigation for the following commercial lines insurance coverage:
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Personal lines
We offer insurance defense in the following types of personal lines insurance:
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An important aspect of insurance representation is advising clients about risk management and reducing future claims exposure. Our dispute representation ranges from two-party to multiple-party disputes, and we work with clients to achieve their objectives in the most cost-effective way possible.
Subrogation
Johnson, Ratliff & Hall represents insurance companies, self-insured entities, and third party adjusting companies in subrogation matters, which includes litigation of such claims on their behalf. Innovative recovery programs and aggressive efforts may be necessary to recover funds that rightfully belong to the client. We understand that recovery is often challenging, but third party liability offers subrogation opportunities that are vital in maximizing profits.
Arrange a consultation
For legal advice or representation in insurance litigation, whether as a plaintiff or defendant, we encourage you to arrange a consultation with one of our experienced insurance lawyers. At no obligation, we discuss your concerns and see how we can serve you. Plaintiff and subrogation cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. Call 601-582-4553 or contact us online today.
