Tips for Adjusters to Avoid Bad Faith Lawsuits

Thursday, August 21st, 2014 Education & Training Litigation

Acknowledging settlement demands in a timely fashion and documenting trial activity are just two ways to avoid bad faith litigation after a trial, said Kevin Quinley, founder and principle of Quinley Risk Associates.
During a podcast on the topic, Quinley said that settlement offers made during trial can pose bad faith risks for adjusters. "Let’s look at this classic scenario. You’ve taken a claim to trial. Defense attorney is into day three of the proceedings, and plaintiff’s counsel had given you a new settlement demand.

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http://www.claimsjournal.com/news/national/2014/08/21/253695.htm

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