What happens if a Georgia carrier acts in bad faith on my claim?
Quick answer:
Under O.C.G.A. 33-4-6, you can send the carrier a written demand for payment. If it fails to pay a covered claim within 60 days and a court later finds the refusal was in bad faith, the carrier can owe a penalty of up to 50 percent of the loss or $5,000, whichever is greater, plus reasonable attorney fees.
