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After an accident, storm, or other disaster, getting insurance coverage for damage to personal property can be essential for recovering and maintaining financial security. However, many insurance companies will attempt to wrongfully deny, delay, or undervalue claims to reduce what they owe.

Common Bad Faith Insurance Tactics

Delay

Slowing the Process

Insurance companies may attempt to hold up the claims process in an effort to get claimants to give up on coverage.

Deny

Without Good Cause

If your property damage claim was denied with a valid cause, your insurance provider may be acting in bad faith.

Underpay

Lowball Offers

Insurance companies may attempt to offer a settlement for less than what’s owed or needed to cover damages.

Refusing to Investigate

Non-Cooperation With Filers

Under Texas law, insurers are required to fairly and thoroughly investigate insurance claims from policyholders.

Misrepresentation

Misleading Policyholders

Insurers may misrepresent your insurance policy in an effort to unfairly reject your claims for compensation.

Is your Damage Covered?

One of the biggest reasons for property damage insurance claim denials is a lack of coverage for that specific type of damage. Before you file a bad faith claim, check your own insurance policy to confirm what’s covered. Our legal team would be happy to help you interpret your complex insurance agreement.

Homeowner’s insurance typically covers damage caused by storms and fires. This can include things like wind damage, lightning damage, hail damage, and snow and ice damage. However, there are many types of damage that are not usually covered under a standard homeowners insurance claim: both damage caused by floods and damage caused by earthquakes are often not covered by home insurance policies. Instead, you will need to get special policies to cover those types of natural disasters.

Car insurance usually covers damage caused by accidents, with some types of policies also covering damage caused by things like flooding and hail. However, it’s important to note that Texas does not require drivers to carry coverage for damage to their own vehicles. With that in mind, damage to your vehicle may not be included in your policy. The best way to figure out whether or not the damage to your car is covered by your insurance, you should consult with a capable Texas property damage lawyer.

Common Types of Property Damage

Fire Damage

Water Damage

Wind Damage

Tornado Damage

Hurricane Damage

Flood Damage

Storm Damage

Burst Pipes

What To Do After an Insurance Denial

If your property was damaged in such a way that is covered by your policy, and you’ve been paying your premiums and filed your claim on time, then you deserve coverage. If your claim is denied, you can follow the steps below to get whatever compensation you deserve.

1. Determine Cause

Why Were You Denied?

First, try to figure out the insurance company's reason for your claim denial. You can ask an attorney for help.

2. Make an Appeal

Reverse Your Judgement

Depending on the denial justification, you may be able to file an internal appeal with your insurer to reverse their decision.

3. File a Complaint

Help From the TDI

If your appeal is unsuccessful, you may want to file a complaint with the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI).

4. Send a Demand Letter

Stating Your Intent

If your appeal and TDI complaint fail, you should hire an attorney to help you send a demand letter.

5. File a Lawsuit

To Get Compensation

If the insurer ignores your demands, you may need to file a property damage lawsuit to get what you’re owed.

Why Should You Choose Millin & Millin Attorneys?

Get legal representation from a qualified, capable attorney.

If your Texas insurance claim is wrongfully denied, you need an insurance lawyer by your side with extensive experience handling car accident cases. We’re ready to go above and beyond to get you coverage.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

As a property owner facing a denied insurance claim, you’re probably already worried about your finances. The good news is that you can hire an attorney without paying upfront. Here at Millin & Millin Attorneys, we’re proud to work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we’re only paid if and when you are. Rather than coming out of your pocket, our pay comes out of your total settlement amount. Schedule your free consultation with our team to learn more about our fee structure.
If you feel your property damage claim was wrongfully denied, delayed, or undervalued by your insurance company, you should talk to a lawyer about whether or not your insurer is acting in bad faith. If bad faith tactics have been used, you may need to file a lawsuit to get whatever compensation you may be owed.
Through a successful bad faith property damage insurance lawsuit, you may be able to receive full compensation for your original claim, as well as additional damages for things like fraud or severe wrongdoing by the insurance company.
If you’ve suffered property damage, made a claim, and received a denial, there are steps you can take to get compensation. First, you should try to determine why your claim was denied. You may be able to make an appeal to provide additional support for your claim to get the insurance adjuster to reverse their decision. If an appeal is unsuccessful, you may want to file a complaint with the Texas Department of Insurance. If both of these tactics fail, you should talk to an insurance lawyer about sending a demand letter and preparing to file a lawsuit.

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