Residential Insurance Claims Attorneys
Water Damage
Waking up to an unexpected water damage, a flooded home or business can be an extremely stressful situation, but knowing that there are seasoned and qualified policyholder attorneys prepared to help you should be reassuring. Water damage can take your property by surprise - usually at a very inconvenient time. Our services will always make you a priority because of the damage caused to your investment.
The Restoration Process
During the restoration of any project, the coordination of the trades is an integral part of the process, especially with respect to the flooding and water damage trades. For water damage or floods, the water extraction, water clean-up and water repair service experts can help - we know reputable companies and can refer you. Avoid door knockers.
Mold and Bacteria Removal
During a flood cleanup the indoor air quality in your home or office may appear to be the least of your problems; however, failure to remove contaminated materials and to reduce moisture and humidity can present long-term health risks. Standing water and wet materials are a breeding ground for microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, and mold. They can cause disease, trigger allergic reactions and continue to damage materials long after the water is gone.
Try to be patient, we will get your property back to normal as quickly as possible.Water Damage Inspection
First, assess the damage by walking through the premises and be prepared for questions so our experts can prepare a scope of work for approval.
Flood Repair Estimates
Once our experts have an approved scope of work and damage we will immediately secure a written and detailed estimate, and give you a timeframe for the resolution of your case.
Water Extraction and Removal
Once the estimate and timeline is approved by the insurance carrier, we will approve the proceeding with the water extraction and removal of all wet contents for salvage or disposal.
A. If you’ve experienced a loss due to a pipe burst or water damage, document all related damages and property loss and file a claim with your insurance company as soon as possible. See our recent blog here: https://www.vosslawfirm.com/blog/six-burst-pipe-insurance-claim-tips-how-to-handle-them.cfm
A. If you’ve contacted your insurance company regarding an insurance claim and have been denied or underpaid, you should immediately:
- Document all conversations and interactions between you and your insurance provider/agent
- Keep a file of all documents/photos of damages so you can preserve evidence of your loss
- Contact an insurance claims attorney like The Voss Law Firm
- Wear and tear
- Cosmetic damage
- Claiming damage occurred during a previous year
- Omitting certain repairs (the "below your deductible" game)
- Delay in handling of your claim
- Actual Damages
- Interest
- Penalty Interest
- Bad Faith Damages
- Your Attorney’s Fees