Holding insurance companies accountable when they wrongfully deny or delay your claim.
Oklahoma has some of the strongest insurance bad faith laws in the country — and Colton Richardson knows how to use them. If your insurance company in Oklahoma City is wrongfully denying, delaying, or underpaying your claim, he will hold them accountable.
Insurance bad faith cases in OKC are filed in Oklahoma County District Court or the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Many of Oklahoma's largest insurance companies have offices in Oklahoma City — Colton Richardson knows how they operate and how to fight them.
Insurance companies collect premiums for years — then look for any reason to deny or delay claims when you actually need them. In Oklahoma, insurance companies have a legal duty to deal with policyholders fairly and in good faith. When they violate this duty, they can be held liable for bad faith — and you may be entitled to damages far beyond your original claim, including punitive damages.
Document every interaction — dates, names, what was said, and what was promised.
A written denial with stated reasons is essential for a bad faith claim.
Consult an attorney before accepting any offer. Once you settle, you typically cannot pursue additional claims.
We evaluate bad faith cases at no cost and explain what additional damages may be available.
Oklahoma has one of the strongest insurance bad faith laws in the country. Under the Oklahoma Insurance Code and common law bad faith doctrine, insurers who unreasonably deny or delay valid claims can be held liable for the full policy benefits, consequential damages, attorney's fees, and punitive damages. The Oklahoma Supreme Court has consistently upheld large bad faith verdicts against insurers. The statute of limitations for bad faith claims is generally two years.
Colton Richardson handles insurance bad faith cases throughout Oklahoma, including the OKC metro. He fights for policyholders against some of the state's largest insurers.
Local Resources & Courts
Oklahoma County District Court, U.S. District Court Western District of Oklahoma
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