Texas Bad Faith Insurance Lawyer
Your Insurance Company Has a Legal Duty to Treat You Fairly. When They Violate That Trust, Board-Certified Trial Attorney Tim Hoch Fights to Recover the Compensation You Deserve.
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30+ Years of Trial Experience | Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law | Over $50 Million Recovered
Has Your Texas Property or Business Insurance Claim Been Unfairly Denied, Delayed, or Underpaid?
When your home, commercial property, or business suffers devastating damage, you count on your insurance policy to help you rebuild. Insurance companies frequently put profits ahead of contract rights by using exclusions, delay tactics, underpaid estimates, or bad faith denials. Hoch Law Firm, PC exclusively represents policyholders, commercial property owners, and business owners across Texas in high-stakes bad faith litigation.
Why Choose Hoch Law Firm for Your Texas Bad Faith Claim?
Board-Certified Personal Injury Trial Specialist
Tim Hoch is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction achieved by less than 2% of practicing attorneys in Texas.
Business-Minded Legal Advocacy
Tim Hoch is also a successful entrepreneur who understands commercial property damage, business interruption losses, and financial pressure during disputes.
Contingent Fee Structure—No Win, No Fee
You pay zero upfront costs and nothing out of pocket unless Hoch Law Firm recovers a settlement or verdict.
Understanding Bad Faith Insurance Under Texas Law
Texas law requires insurers to investigate claims thoroughly, communicate honestly, and process payments promptly.
Common Examples of Unfair Claim Settlement Practices
- Misrepresenting policy provisions or material facts.
- Failing to attempt a fair settlement when liability is clear.
- Denying a claim without a reasonable investigation.
- Failing to provide a clear written explanation for a denial or underpayment.
The Texas Prompt Payment of Claims Act (Chapter 542)
Texas insurers must follow statutory deadlines and may owe policy benefits, statutory interest, and attorney’s fees when they violate those deadlines.
Proven Case Results for Policyholders
- $5.4 Million Wind Damage Insurance Settlement
- $2.9 Million Apartment Complex Damage Recovery
- $1.1 Million Hail Damage Trial Award
- $4.0 Million Commercial Royalty Underpayment Litigation
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Bad Faith Claims
What is considered bad faith by an insurance company in Texas?
An insurance company acts in bad faith when it denies, delays, or underpays a claim without a reasonable basis.
How long do I have to file a bad faith insurance lawsuit in Texas?
The statute of limitations is generally two years from the final denial or underpayment decision.
How much does it cost to hire a bad faith insurance lawyer in Texas?
Hoch Law Firm handles bad faith insurance claims on a contingency fee basis.
What damages can I recover in a Texas bad faith insurance case?
You may recover unpaid policy benefits, statutory interest, attorney’s fees, court costs, and possible treble damages.
Get a Free Case Evaluation from a Texas Bad Faith Insurance Attorney
Speak directly with Board-Certified trial lawyer Tim Hoch today. Call 817-731-9703. Office: 5616 Malvey Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76107.
