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Attorney's Fees and the Failure of the Insurance Company to Settle a Valid Claim in a Palm Beach County Car Accident

Florida law allows for attorney's fees to be awarded to an insured on a judgment against an insurer in favor of the insured ( you sue your own insurance company).  This is to prevent insurance companies from contesting valid claims and to reimburse insureds who had to personally defend or sue their own insurance company to enforce the contract in a Palm Beach County car accident.

Contacting a knowledgeable Palm Beach County accident attorney before talking to your own insurance company will help you deal with the insurance company. Insurance companies and adjusters know when you don't have an attorney and this puts you at risk for a low settlement amount.  An award of fees is only available to the contracting insured, insured's estate, and parties assigned the rights of coverage.