Learning How to Fight Wind Damage Insurance Claims After Hurricane Ike
As homeowners in Houston, Galveston and surrounding areas begin to put the pieces of their life back together after Hurricane Ike, many will be filing claims with their insurance companies to pay for damage caused by the storm. While a lot of homeowners are under the assumption that their damages will be paid, many will be surprised when their claims are underpaid or completely denied.
One of the areas of controversy lies within the cause of the damage to a person's property; is it storm surge, wind, flood or damage from external objects such as trees or flying objects?
Some companies will pay for damage under some of the circumstances, but not for others. One of the most common causes of damage within the city of Galveston was storm surge. Storm surge is caused by winds blowing water from the Gulf of Mexico into the central portion of the city as well as through the outlaying residential and commercial areas. Many of the Galveston residents who sustained substantial damage to their properties from the rising storm surge of the Gulf of Mexico will be denied or underpaid when they go to file their claim. Why? The answer is that some companies do not cover flood damage, even if it is caused by wind off the Gulf of Mexico, while others simply don't want to pay for the total cost to repair the damage.
What does a home owner do to recover funds to repair their property? One of the recommended approaches to handle this situation is to hire an experience hurricane and insurance dispute lawyer. The insurance lawyers at Fitts Zehl will fight for a fair insurance settlement and ensure that the insurance company complies with its obligation to you. Texas laws are designed to protect the consumer. Many consumers, however, are not aware of these laws or how to apply them, which prevents them from getting the property settlement they deserve.
If you or someone you know has been denied or underpaid on a property damage claim caused by Hurricane Ike, call or click here to email an experienced Bad Faith Insurance Dispute lawyer at Fitts Zehl today for a free case evaluation. Our toll free number is 1-800-993-4887.
