VICTIMS OF THE EATON, HURST, PALISADES, AND SURROUNDING FIRES.
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?
The immediate steps you take can be critical in the ultimate outcome of maximizing your compensation. Navigating your Insurance Policy and deciding what are the best actions to take to protect yourself and your family can be extremely difficult and confusing and handling insurance claims on your own will be overwhelming during such a difficult time. At Alex Gilanians, APC, we are experienced in handling all sorts of property damage claims and can help you understand what your options are.
Remember Insurance Companies are a business, and they are not fighting for your best interest. Insurance Companies tend to take claims more seriously when experienced attorneys are advocating for your best interest and an attorney may be able to obtain the most money possible for the damage you have suffered.
At Alex Gilanians, APC, we are experienced in all sorts of property damage including Fire, Smoke, and Ash damage that your property has suffered. Additionally, we are aware of several types of compensation you may be entitled to above and beyond the immediate damage to your property.
WHAT DOES A PUBLIC ADJUSTER DO?
A public adjuster serves as a basic middleman between you and your insurance carrier. They will simply draft a repair estimate of your damage and attempt to obtain a settlement for you. However, you may be entitled to much more. A experienced attorney knows every form of compensation you are entitled to beyond basic compensation for damage. This may include damages for loss of use of your property, loss of income, additional money for repairs beyond the value of your property, money to pay for short term rent or boarding expenses, and damaged caused to your property from other means as well. When public adjusters fail to settle your claim, they refer you to experienced attorneys to get you to the finish line. So why not skip that step and get the most you are entitled to sooner. The attorneys at Alex Gilanians, APC, are ready to provide you with a free consultation to explain all this and more in detail.
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF BUILDING DAMAGE I CAN RECOVER FOR?
Residential fire damage is a stressful, tragic, and complex issue to deal with when dealing with an insurance company in pursuing a claim. Our team is experienced and knowledgeable in the different types of damage a fire can cause to residential properties including:
- Structural damage
- Loss of personal property
- Temporary housing/rental costs
- Smoke damage and ash
Commercial property fire damage is compensable for more than just the immediate damage to the property. You may be entitled to compensation for the effect the damage has on the operations of your business. Examples of compensable damages to your business and its operations include:
- Business interruption
- Loss of inventory
- Equipment damage
- Restoration costs
Contact us for a free evaluation of your insurance policy and for a detailed explanation of what we can do to help.
WHAT IF MY INSURANCE CARRIER CONTACTS ME?
In the coming days or weeks, if they haven’t already, your carrier may attempt to contact you to gather information regarding the details of you loss. It is very important to know that what you say may effect your recovery. There may be types of damage and loss that you are unaware of that an insurance company may use to minimize your compensation or deny your claim. It is critical to consider your option to contact an experienced attorney first to fully understand your coverage and communicate with the insurance company on your behalf.