Texas law sets deadlines for insurance companies to act after you’ve filed a property damage insurance claim. The Property Insurance Company Must:
Jan. 24, 2023
What Does My Homeowner's Property Insurance Policy Cover?
Most homeowner's insurance policies cover the following:
Earthquakes
Fires
Hailstorm Damage
Hurricane & Flooding
Pipe Burst & Plumbing Leaks
Personal Property Loss
Tornadoes
Damage Caused by Windstorm
Insurance policies vary, however, so it is important that you hire an attorney that knows the differences between coverages and when each should apply. The attorneys at Forrest Law are familiar with understanding policy coverages.
What Type of Homeowners Insurance Claim Should I File?
The type of claim that you file depends on factors such as the coverages that are provided by the homeowner's insurance policy and what is the "occurrence" that triggered policy coverage. Some homeowners experience a "total loss" where a residence is completely destroyed. Homeowners might experience a "partial loss," where a residence has sustained some damage but not enough to warrant total reconstruction or rebuilding of the "dwelling". Some homeowners may only need to file a "roof claim" on the wind coverage portion of the policy. Homeowners may also file a "personal property loss" claim if the dwelling is ever burglarized or vandalized.
We understand that filing a claim can be complex. In fact, claims can be denied due to simple errors or inadequate documentation; more documentation is key to making the process as quick as possible without delay. Make sure that your claims are filed thoroughly and in an accurate manner. Forrest Law knows what documentation and proof is necessary for homeowner insurance claims and will process your insurance claim for fast results.
How Do I Fight a Homeowners Insurance Claim?
Bad Faith insurance tactics are when your insurance company refuses to pay a valid claim. The insurance company has MANY ways that bad-faith tactics are utilized such as; requesting unnecessary documents; misrepresenting policy coverages; denying coverage when coverage exists, and underpaying claims are just a few. On top of this, insurance companies make the process as vague and confusing as possible doing things such as assigning several layers of adjusters to the claim to confuse the homeowner.
The Cedrick D. Forrest Law Firm can help you by:
Providing a FREE review of your policy
Processing your insurance claim
Providing experts to validate your claim for upfront costs
Letting you know if your claim should have really been denied
Evaluating if your claim may have been underpaid
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If it’s taking a long time for your insurance claim adjuster to respond to your insurance claim questions, chances are you may be on your way to having your property insurance claim denied. Texas law provides deadlines for when your insurance company must accept or deny your claim.