If you are reading this, it’s likely your Health Insurance Claim, or that of a loved one, has either been denied outright or only a small portion was approved following an illness, surgery, or injury.

We can help.

At Lenahan & Dempsey we help people who have seen their health insurance claims denied after an illness, surgery or injury recover the money they need and deserve. Further, we will provide the legal help and emotional support you and your family need while going through this process. When we fight for you, you are not alone!

We Understand Your Situation

At Lenahan & Dempsey, we know suffering an injury or illness is bad enough. To have the emotional stress of having a legitimate health insurance claim denied is something no one should have to go through.

We understand your rights. We understand the obligations of insurance companies. And we will fight tirelessly to get you the money you need and deserve.

After an illness, surgery or personal injury, your health insurance coverage is crucial in helping pay for medical treatment and rehabilitation services.

Frequently, insurance companies deny claims either though a lack of understanding of their obligations or in an effort to save money. This can be a case of Insurance Bad Faith.

Unfortunately, not all health insurers can be sued for Insurance Bad Faith. Some health insurance policies are governed by federal laws (known as ERISA) which override Pennsylvania’s Insurance Bad Faith laws. The process of determining whether your health insurance plan can be liable for bad faith under Pennsylvania’s state law can be complicated. If your health insurance claim has been denied, we can help determine if your health insurance insurer is subject to Pennsylvania’s Insurance Bad Faith laws.

Insurance Bad Faith In Health Insurance Claims

Insurance Bad Faith typically takes place when an insurance company fails to meet their obligations to policyholders and those making a claim in a timely and fair manner. This can involve a wide range of actions, including unreasonably denying a claim, delaying payment without justification, or processing the claim unreasonably slowly.

Thanks to Lenahan & Dempsey, those who are the victims of Insurance Bad Faith have the right to sue under laws our law firm helped establish.

Attorney Timothy Lenahan, Managing Partner at Lenahan & Dempsey, along with Attorney Christine S. Lezinski, were the trial and appellate legal counsel in the landmark case of Hollock v Erie. This case, which we won in front of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, helped establish Bad Faith laws in Pennsylvania.

Thanks to Attorney Lenahan’s and Attorney Lezinski’s efforts and legal skills, this groundbreaking case established the right of individuals to be treated fairly by their insurance companies and, when they fail to do so, insurance companies can be held liable for often severe penalties known as “punitive damages,” which can be far in excess of the value of the original claim.

Attorney Timothy Lenahan was named by Best Lawyers In America as the Insurance Lawyer of the year for 2024-2025 for his work protecting the rights of the injured against giant insurance companies for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains. He is a past Best Lawyers in America Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year for that region for his work helping fight for the rights of the injured.

Eight of our lawyers have been named both to Best Lawyers in America as well as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Three, John R. Lenahan, Jr. (our Firm President), Timothy Lenahan and Matthew Dempsey are named to The Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania (out of over 48,000 lawyers in Pennsylvania).

Our success in winning Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients has also led to Judges and our peers voting us for inclusion in The Best Law Firms in America, and we are listed as a Tier 1 law firm (the highest rating).

When you call Lenahan & Dempsey on a case, you get the benefit of these credentials in getting you the money you need and deserve when an insurance company has unfairly denied your health insurance claim.

Coordination of Benefits

If your health insurance claim is due to an injury caused by another party’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation through a personal injury claim or lawsuit.

In this situation, coordination of benefits between your health insurance company and the at-fault party’s insurance may be necessary. We thoroughly understand this process and can help guide you through it while protecting all your rights.

Appealing Denied Claims

This is another area where your Lenahan & Dempsey legal team can help you.

Health insurance claims are sometimes denied for any number of reasons, such as coverage disputes. Our team can assist you in appealing denied claims and aggressively fighting for your right to receive the medical care you need.

Call Us

We are available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2426. Call us today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. There are no fees until you get the money you deserve.

What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey

We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Workers’ Compensation law. We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.

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