Hurricane Insurance Lawyer in Houston

Filing an Insurance Claim in a Gulf Coast State

The hurricane season extends from June 1 through November 30. As many Gulf Coast residents are well aware, hurricanes and tropical storms can have devastating consequences on homes, businesses and communities. Some of the worst storms in history, including Katrina, Rita and Ike, have inflicted catastrophic damage to both the inland and shore regions of the Gulf Coast.

Residents of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida are still living with long-lasting changes to their cities from those storms. Many Gulf Coast business owners lost everything in Katrina, Rita or Ike and were forced to close up shop or move to other areas for their livelihood.

If your home or business has been damaged by a storm, the Houston insurance lawyers of Arnold & Itkin LLP can help you collect money for the full value of your storm-related losses. We have extensive experience in battling insurance companies, and we have a record of securing successful verdicts and settlements for our clients throughout Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia and Florida. Our firm recovered more than $250 million for our clients in 2011.

About Tropical Storms and Hurricanes in the U.S.

With tropical storms and hurricanes come wind, rain, flooding, mud, mold and debris that can destroy homes and commercial buildings, disrupt lives and wipe out a lifetime of hard work and assets. Too often insurance companies place their profits before their policyholders, leaving homeowners and businesses without the resources they need to rebuild after a storm strikes.

Since 2005, the most active Atlantic hurricane season in history, insurers have been forced to pay out billions of dollars in claims to individuals and businesses throughout the Gulf Coast region. Some insurers are trying to protect their bottom line, and in order to do so, may deny, delay or make the lowest possible payments for storm damage - while also raising premiums to astronomically high rates.

At Arnold & Itkin LLP, we work tirelessly to maximize the money you collect for your storm damages. Our goal is to help you get your life and your business back on track. Don't let an insurance company deny you the insurance coverage you have paid for. We have experience in representing clients with hurricane damage claims throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast region on issue, including the following:

Business Claims

If your business has been affected by a hurricane, tropical storm or another type of natural disaster, do not hesitate to call our law firm. We can help you expedite the claims process if your insurance company is delaying on a claim and fight to recover damages if your claim has been denied. Click here to read more about business claims.

Bad Faith Insurance Practices Claims

Insurance bad faith is something that is taken very seriously in the state of Texas, along with all other Gulf Coast states. Whether your insurance company has unlawfully denied your coverage or cancelled your policy against the contract rules, you may be a victim of insurance bad faith. Click here to read more about bad faith insurance practice claims.

Gulf Coast Homeowners Claims

As a homeowner with an insurance policy, you most likely have a right to collect compensation if a hurricane or tropical storm causes damage to your home. Even if it is clearly stated in your contract that you will receive payments for hurricane damages, your insurance company may still fail to pay you. Click here to read more about Gulf Coast homeowner claims.

Statute of Limitations

When a person is evacuated from their home due to a hurricane and comes home to see that the hurricane has left their property damaged, they must file a claim within a specific statute of limitations. Failing to do so in a timely manner will result in a property owner having to pay for the damages out of pocket. Click here to read more about statute of limitations.

Wind Damage

Has your home or business suffered any type of damage caused by extreme winds during a tropical storm or hurricane? Has the claim you filed with your insurance company been denied? Talk to an insurance lawyer from our office to learn your rights and options when filing a claim for wind damage. Click here to read more about wind damage.

Allow us to put our hurricane insurance claims expertise, vast network of experts and skilled approach to negotiating settlements and obtaining verdicts to work for you. We will be at your side to protect your rights throughout the entire claims process.

Contact a Hurricane Insurance Attorney

If you have endured a hurricane or tropical storm and now find yourself in an insurance dispute, read through our list of frequently asked questions to learn more about your legal options. To discuss your case with the lawyers from Arnold & Itkin LLP, contact us today at 877-398-4972 or use our online form. We provide free consultations, and we do not charge for our legal services unless we reach a successful settlement or verdict on your behalf.

At Arnold & Itkin, we are experienced trial lawyers and aggressive advocates for our clients. Our attorneys quickly assess the strengths and weaknesses of each individual case and map out a strategy for winning. Once you meet the legal team at Arnold & Itkin LLP, you will understand why H Texas magazine in Houston named Arnold & Itkin LLP "Top Lawyers for the People" three years in a row and why Texas Monthly has consistently recognized our attorneys as "Rising Stars."

Contact a Houston insurance attorney at our office today.