You should hire a bad faith attorney if your insurance adjuster has wrongfully denied your claim or denied your claim without a fair cause. You should also consult a lawyer if your adjuster misleads you about your policy terms or underrepresents the full value of your claim. If your insurer has delayed your claim without a good reason or refuses to fairly investigate your fire and smoke claim, get help from a lawyer. If you have any reason to think your provider is acting unfairly, don’t hesitate to seek legal advice.
Getting help from a capable legal team is important because fire and smoke damage often lead to high-value claims, and insurers may be motivated to undervalue your coverage. Insurers can hire high-powered legal teams to fight your claim, and they may attempt to argue the fire wasn’t actually covered by your home insurance policy. Insurance law is incredibly complex, but an insurance lawyer can provide the in-depth understanding needed to help you seek maximum compensation.
With more than fifty years of combined experience, our fire loss attorneys have the expertise and skills needed to help you fight back against powerful insurers. When claims are denied or underpaid, we will fight tirelessly to get you full compensation under your policy.
When you sign up for comprehensive homeowner’s insurance, you should be able to rely on that coverage in case of an emergency. Unfortunately, insurance companies don’t always want to hold up their end of the bargain. In those cases, they may act in bad faith in an attempt to get out of paying what they […]
Unfortunately, accidents happen and things don’t always go as planned. An insurance claim that's denied only adds to the frustration of an already difficult situation. People end up in predicaments like this all the time, but why and how? While some claims are denied in bad faith, there are many reasons why a health insurance […]
The fact of the matter is that individuals need insurance for a variety of circumstances. From protecting our families to protecting our property from the unpredictability of the world, insurance is essential. But what happens when an insurance company doesn’t follow through with its end of an agreement? This is where bad faith insurance lawyers […]
Gulf Coast living provides many exciting recreational activities that the land-locked residents of most other states do not get to experience. But these opportunities come with a risk; warm-water hurricanes. Homeowners know they must prepare for these events, and that includes knowing how to purchase insurance that will help you rebuild in case your part […]
Fire and smoke can lead to a variety of home damage, and, depending on your policy, the following types of losses and expenses may be covered:
In addition to our assistance to homeowners, we’re also proud to assist Texas business owners with commercial smoke damage claims. From structural damage to lost inventory and business interruption losses, you can count on Millin & Millin Attorneys to fight for whatever coverage you may be owed.
Unfortunately, there are all kinds of things that cause house fires. From electrical fires due to faulty wiring to fires caused by lightning strikes, fires can be caused by many dangers. As a homeowner, it can feel overwhelming to try to ensure safety in your home. That stress often pales in comparison to the emotional havoc of having your home sustain fire and smoke damage. Trying to get insurance coverage for this damage can be incredibly difficult. The good news is that you don’t have to do it alone.
A bad faith insurance lawyer can help you in the following ways:
