How long does an insurance company have to settle a claim in South Carolina? This question is about Car Insurance Claims

How long does an insurance company have to settle a claim in South Carolina?

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This question is about Car Insurance Claims

Candace Baker, Car Insurance Writer

@candacebaker • 04/10/23 This answer was first published on 04/10/23. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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Insurance companies in South Carolina do not have a specific amount of time in which they must settle an insurance claim. Instead, state law requires them to settle claims with “reasonable promptness”.

Even though South Carolina does not require a specific time frame for the resolution of insurance claims, you still have the right to an efficient settlement. If you think that your insurance company is violating the law or operating unethically, you can file a “bad faith” lawsuit, which can award you the original settlement amount with added interest and penalties.

With that being said, it’s important to remember that several factors can affect exactly how long it takes for an insurance company to settle a claim. For example, severe accidents, claims involving bodily injury, and poor communication between involved parties can all slow down the process.

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You can tell who is at fault in a car accident by considering driver and witness statements, dash cam footage, the location of vehicle damage, the position of the vehicles, or any citations issued after the accident. Insurance companies will also use adjustors and accident reconstruction experts to determine fault in car accidents. These expects consider factors such as the point of impact, evidence of sudden acceleration, and the angle of the steering wheel.

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