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Awarded Damages in Case Against Sierra Health & Life Insurance Company: $40 million for compensatory damages and $160 million in punitive damages.

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Jury Awards $200 Million in Insurance Bad Faith Verdict for Denial of Cancer Treatment

On April 5, 2022, a jury in Las Vegas, Nevada, rendered an insurance bad faith verdict against Sierra Health and Life Insurance Company (a subsidiary of United Healthcare) in the amount of $200 million. The award included $40 million in compensatory damages for the physical, mental, and emotional harm caused to Sierra policyholder Bill Eskew resulting from Sierra’s malicious and oppressive denial of Bill's health insurance claim for cancer treatment.

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EXPERIENCED OKLAHOMA CITY INSURANCE LAWYER

If you’ve had a claim denied, don’t take on an insurance company alone. Talk to insurance lawyer Doug Terry. He has the experience and skill you need to navigate the claims system and to make certain insurers don’t take advantage of you.

Policyholders face insurance companies who delay, deny and underpay their claims every day. Policyholders know when their insurance company is not being fair with them, but all too often don’t know their legal options. The law requires insurance companies to act in good faith when dealing with their policyholders. When they fail to do this, they are in “bad faith.”

If you believe your claim has not been handled fairly, call insurance lawyer Doug Terry at (405) 463-6362 for a free consultation today.

Insurance lawyer Doug Terry protects those who have been wronged by an insurance company’s bad faith conduct. Doug represents clients who have had their claims wrongfully denied or underpaid, or who have been mistreated by insurance companies. Policyholders often feel like their insurance company is too powerful or too big to challenge or hold accountable for their wrongful conduct, but that’s not true when the policyholder has the right lawyer on their side.

Doug believes bad faith conduct by insurance companies is just plain wrong. So, he puts his experience and skill to work helping his clients get the compensation they deserve. He represents clients across the state and beyond who have problems with many kinds of claims, including health, automobile, homeowners, disability, life and commercial insurance claims.

When dealing with a bad faith insurance company, don’t take no for an answer. Call insurance lawyer Doug Terry today to hold them accountable for what they owe you.

Doug also represents people who have been injured by industrial accidents, product failures, trucking and motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice and other causes. He has fought for countless people and their families who were confronted with wrongful death or serious injuries resulting from the negligence of others.

Though his reputation has been earned though his aggressive approach in litigating, settling and trying lawsuits on behalf of his clients, Doug takes the greatest pride in the relationships he has built with them.

"If you are needing an attorney, you have in my opinion just found the best there is. I’m 75 years old and had never been involved in a major lawsuit. Doug Terry and the folks working with him were professional, patient, respectful, and encouraging. He made me feel comfortable and confident in navigating through the entire process. Most importantly I’m proud to say we came through the ordeal with a very positive result. We’ve all heard the attorney jokes, but I can tell you that Doug is a great guy that I’m glad to have gotten to know him, and will forever consider him my friend! Thank you so much my friend!" - A.W. Hunter
"Mr. Terry helped craft a winning strategic plan that resulted in the insurance company paying out a substantial settlement." - Terry G.
"I was very happy with the results he got in my case. I would highly recommend Doug to anyone looking for an honest lawyer." – Lindsay S.
"I have found Doug to be exceptionally capable and quite ingenious at making the insurance company take notice and reverse their initial decision to not cover claims." - David G.
"He is a man of integrity and a great ethical lawyer. I consider Doug a trust worthy friend and would recommend him to anyone who is in need of legal counsel." - Amanda N.
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  • AUTO INSURANCE CLAIMS
  • PROPERTY INSURANCE BAD FAITH

HEALTH INSURANCE DISPUTES

Denied Cancer Treatment Leads to $25M+ Bad Faith Award

Health Insurance Denial LawyerInsurance lawyer Doug Terry represented Ron Cunningham after his insurance company, Aetna, denied coverage for proton therapy to treat his wife, Orrana, who had stage IV nasopharyngeal cancer. Aetna claimed the treatment was “experimental,” so Ron was forced to borrow $92,082 against the dream house he and Orrana had built. After losing his wife and enduring a three-and-a-half-year legal battle, a jury awarded the Cunningham family over $25 million after it was proven Aetna breached its contract and acted in bad faith.

READ ABOUT THIS $25 MILLION VERDICT HEALTH INSURANCE DENIALS

  • Coverage Denied
  • Underpaid Claims
  • Coverage Disputes
  • Delay in Claim Processing

AUTO INSURANCE CLAIMS

Maximized Settlement for Underinsured Accident

One of our clients was seriously injured by a distracted driver who carried the minimum amount of insurance – $25,000. The client had over $20,000 in medical bills and needed $100,000 worth of surgery. The client’s own insurance company tried desperately to underpay him with an unfair settlement. Our insurance attorney went to work and revealed that the company used practices that encouraged adjusters to take advantage of policyholders. The company settled for far more money than our client would have recovered through his own UM insurance.
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  • Delay of Claim Payments
  • Denial Without Justification
  • Lowball Offers of Claim Payments
  • Biased Experts Deciding Claims

PROPERTY INSURANCE BAD FAITH

Insurer’s Bad Faith Exposed in Fire Claim

One family we represented lost everything in a devastating home fire. Unfortunately, their insurance company dragged their feet and did everything possible to underpay the claim. When the policyholders hired our insurance lawyer, things changed. Through careful investigation and skillful depositions, we exposed the insurer’s bad faith conduct. The company settled the case with the satisfied policyholders, who remain loyal friends with Doug to this day.
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  • Homeowners Insurance Claims
  • Commercial Property
  • Coverage Disputes
  • Storm Damage
  • Flooding

DO I NEED AN INSURANCE LAWYER?

Insurance companies have teams of insurance lawyers working on their side. Having your own insurance lawyer will put you on an even playing field. Here are a few ways insurance attorney Doug Terry will help you:

  • Examine your case and determine whether the insurer has acted in bad faith according to the law
  • Read and help you understand the fine print of your policy
  • Help you navigate the complex laws governing insurance
  • Negotiate aggressively with the insurance company on your behalf
  • Represent your interests in the courtroom if the case isn’t resolved through negotiation
  • Handle all paperwork, communication, and other details so you don’t have to

DID YOUR INSURER ACT IN BAD FAITH?

Not every insurance claim that is denied is considered to be in bad faith. In order to establish bad faith, we must prove that:

  • You were denied benefits that are due to you under the terms of your policy The reason the insurance company denied your benefits is unreasonable and unfair

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN AN INSURANCE LAWYER

In order to build the strongest possible case — and win the money you are owed — it is important to hire a professional who focuses their practice on bad faith insurance claims.

  • Experience. Doug Terry has been representing people victimized by insurance companies acting in bad faith for many years. This practice area has become his passion. He began his career representing the other side — big insurance companies — which has given him valuable insight into their mindset, their tactics, and how they deal with policyholders.
  • A proven record. Doug Terry’s record speaks for itself. He is a tough litigator who stands up for the little guy against big insurance companies. He has won millions of dollars for clients who have been victims of bad faith by health insurers, auto insurers, and property insurers.
  • Payment on contingency. Doug Terry will be able to evaluate your situation and determine whether you have a strong claim for an insurance bad faith lawsuit. He accepts only cases that he believes he can win, and will be paid on contingency. That means he will not be paid until you are.

OUR HEALTH INSURANCE LAWYER HELPS WITH COVERAGE DENIALS

Health Insurance Claim Denied Unfairly?

Healthcare in the United States is incredibly expensive. We’re encouraged to have insurance to protect us from these costs. When we get sick and it’s time to reap the benefits of our policy, far too many people find their claims denied. Insurance companies have a bag of tricks they use to keep their payments to a minimum, and these practices come at your expense. Insurance attorney Doug Terry knows their play book.

If you’ve been wrongfully denied by your insurance company for a legitimate claim, then your insurer may have acted in bad faith. You don’t have to accept an insurance company’s decision. Contact Doug and speak to an advocate who will set things right.

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Property Insurance Damage Claim Disputes

How an Insurance Lawyer Can Get You What You’re Owed

You paid your insurance premium. You provided documentation proving your losses and you waited patiently to receive money for your property damage. Now, you’re being given the short end of the stick by the company you’ve trusted with your policy. Unfortunately, this story is all too familiar to the clients of insurance lawyer Doug Terry. It happens often, and many policyholders accept unlawful treatment by insurance companies without exploring their legal options.

Property damage can be caused by a hail storm, tornado, fire or any other unforeseen circumstance. You’ve been paying the bill for a safeguard against natural disasters, and it’s time for your insurance company to make good on their promises. Doug is ready to help you collect. Call us at (405) 463-6362 for a free consultation to discuss your claim.

It’s time for your insurance company to do the right thing. Doug Terry is a skilled insurance attorney who will give them no other option.

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Auto Insurance Lawyer

It’s time for your insurance company to do the right thing. Doug Terry will give them no other option.

Denied or Underpaid Car Insurance Claim?

Get an Insurance Attorney on Your Side

Vehicle owners are required by law to insure their vehicles. Many of us have policies that go beyond the minimum requirements because we want assurance that we’ll be covered when our vehicle is damaged. It might seem like a cruel twist of fate that even though we’re legally required to carry insurance, our insurers feel comfortable denying our claims or offering us less than we deserve.

It’s time to use the law to your advantage by calling insurance attorney Doug Terry today. There are many tactics insurance companies use to reduce the payments they give policyholders. Doug knows them all. Call (405) 463-6362 and put his skills and experience to work on your claim.

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Insurance Bad Faith: Attorney Doug Terry Fights for Justice

When insurance executives rake millions of dollars into their pockets while they jeopardize the well-being of their policyholders by not fairly paying claims, their companies must be held accountable. Greed and corruption have no place when it comes to the health and finances of hardworking people. Our bad faith claims attorney Doug Terry stands up for the little guys under tough circumstances. He fights aggressively on their behalf. He does everything he can to right the wrongs of a system the insurance companies set up to increase their profits at the expense of their policyholders.

INSURANCE COMPANIES WE’VE FOUGHT:

  • AAA
  • Aetna
  • AIG
  • Allianz
  • Allstate
  • American Family Insurance
  • American Fidelity Assurance
  • American Modern Insurance
  • ANPAC
  • Arkansas Farm Bureau
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CGU
  • Chesapeake Life Insurance
  • Chubb
  • CNA
  • Continental Casualty
  • Country Preferred Insurance
  • Farmers Group, Inc.
  • Farmers Insurance Company
  • Farmers Insurance Exchange
  • Fire Insurance Exchange
  • Foremost Insurance
  • GEICO
  • Global Health, Inc.
  • Hanover Insurance
  • Hartford Insurance
  • Healthcare Services Corporation
  • Homesite Insurance
  • James River Insurance Co.
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Maryland Casualty
  • Mercury Insurance
  • Mid-Century Insurance
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • National American Insurance
  • National Fire & Marine Insurance
  • Nationwide Insurance
  • Ohio Casualty Insurance
  • Oklahoma Farm Bureau
  • One Beacon Insurance
  • Safeco Insurance
  • Shelter Insurance
  • State Auto Insurance
  • State Farm Automobile Insurance Co.
  • State Farm Fire Insurance Co.
  • TIG
  • Truck Insurance Exchange
  • United American Insurance
  • United Benefit Life Insurance
  • United Healthcare
  • USAA
  • White Mountain Insurance Group
  • Woodmen of the World
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Insurance Lawyer Doug Terry Is Your Advocate Against Insurance Companies

Doug is the advocate clients love and insurance companies fear.

Insurance lawyer Doug Terry has practiced law since 1993, has focused heavily on bad faith insurance throughout his career. He started his career working for insurance companies and gained invaluable insight into how these companies operate and how their representatives are trained to think. For the past 25 years, he’s put that knowledge to work for individuals and businesses who have been treated unfairly by their insurers.

By design, insurance exists to protect us from financial catastrophe when we experience hardship. Ironically, insurance companies that act in bad faith not only fail to protect policyholders, they actively worsen things by delaying, denying or underpaying claims.

A policyholder that has suffered a catastrophe is often in dire need of the payment their insurance company owes them. These catastrophes can come in the form of a tornado, a car wreck or a cancer diagnosis. In these times of need, Policyholders are often left out to dry by the company they’ve trusted. This isn’t just wrong, it’s illegal.

Doug is ready to hold your insurance company accountable for breaking the promises they’ve made. You can only level the playing field with the insurance company if you hire the right lawyer.

For insurance companies, policyholders are simply case numbers. For Doug Terry, they are clients, friends and, above all else, human beings who deserve to be treated with dignity, respect and fairness. Doug’s reputation and results speak to his dedication to his clients, but we encourage you to meet with him in person to discuss your case.

Contact Doug today to get started by calling our office at (405) 463-6362. We provide free consultations and you don’t pay unless we win your case. Contact Doug today to get started by calling our office at (405) 293-3541. We provide free consultations and you don’t pay unless we win your case. We serve clients in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Guthrie, Norman, Moore, El Reno, and throughout the state.