Mercury Insurance Claims and Settlements

Estey Bomberger has helped accident victims negotiate maximum settlements for numerous Mercury Insurance policies and victims injured in auto accidents where the at-fault party was insured by Mercury Insurance. Mercury Insurance is a highly profitable company known for its conservative claims handling. If you are looking to get full and fair compensation for a Mercury auto accident or motorcycle accident policy claim, or homeowners insurance claim for a slip and fall or dog bite injury, you may need an experienced lawyer. The attorneys at Estey Bomberger offer a free consultation to evaluate your potential claim and your legal rights.

About Mercury Insurance

Mercury Insurance was founded in 1961 to be a low cost alternative option to large insurance giants. The company found a lucrative niche by offering policies at lower premiums for better than average risk. Mercury Insurance has always been and still is known for its strategy of tight underwriting and tight claims handling. About 5,100 people work for Mercury Insurance, which is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. From 1961 until 1990, Mercury Insurance only offered coverage in California, but has since expanded to offer automobile insurance in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia.  In California, Mercury Insurance is the third largest provider of auto insurance.

Mercury Insurance Controversy & Criticism

The California Department of Insurance has received reports indicating that Mercury Insurance has a history of discrimination against members of the U.S. military, the disabled, the unemployed, unmarried adults living together and small businesspeople. Mercury allegedly overcharged or refused to sell insurance to certain Californians that it determined were unacceptable candidates for Mercury. Mercury Insurance also spent millions of dollars financially backing Proposition 17, a much criticized 2010 ballot measure that would allow insurance companies to raise auto insurance premiums on drivers based on their coverage history, an action that was outlawed by Proposition 103, the 1988 landmark car insurance measure approved by voters.

Consumer Watchdog Allegations

Consumer Watchdog, a non-profit, non-partisan organization which advocates for taxpayer and consumer interests, with a focus on insurance, health care, political reform, privacy and energy, has long criticized Mercury Insurance for its practices of turning away people looking for home or auto insurance, including soldiers, bartenders, longshoremen and actors, among others. For several weeks in August 2009, a billboard on Wilshire Boulevard stated "Consumer Watchdog says: 'You Can't Trust Mercury Insurance'" and directed them to a website where Consumer Watchdog had posted its "Top 10 reasons why you cannot trust Mercury Insurance Co." The billboard itself was controversial, but the early removal several weeks before it was supposed to be taken down by CBS Outdoor, Inc. brought even more exposure when the story was covered by the LA Times.

Maximizing Your Mercury Insurance Claim

Your financial future depends on your insurance claim being fairly handled. If you are wondering how you are going to obtain maximum compensation for your injuries in a Mercury Insurance claim, call Estey Bomberger to discuss your rights. In your consultation, an experienced lawyer will review the facts of your accident, your injuries and give you an honest opinion of what your claim may realistically be worth. All accidents are unique, but from experience dealing with Mercury Insurance we can give you valuable insight about your case, and whether you should handle your claim on your own, or seek representation from an experienced lawyer. Call us at (800) 925-0723 to talk with a lawyer about your case. All consultations are free, and if we handle your Mercury insurance bodily injury or wrongful death claim, we will not charge any fees unless we recover money for you.

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