Hurricane Claims FAQ
It has been months since I heard from the insurance claims adjuster, and I still haven’t received any compensation for the wind and storm damage to my home. Is there anything I can do to receive my payments?
When you file a legitimate claim and there appears to be no progress after weeks or months, contact your insurance company to find out the status of your claim. The law protects you against "bad faith" insurance practices, including the failure to affirm or deny the coverage of your claim within a reasonable time period.
You have the right to question the company’s delay in disbursing your payments. The law provides several potential remedies if the insurer is found to have acted improperly, including:
- Breach of contract
- Breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing
- Statutory penalties that can include money damages and attorney’s fees.
The Houston-based hurricane insurance lawyers at Arnold & Itkin LLP strongly believe that homeowners who are already suffering from a storm’s impact should not suffer further hardship at the hands of an insurance company that is engaging in bad-faith or unfair insurance practices.
At Arnold & Itkin, we are experienced Houston trial lawyers that can help you understand the claims process. We can help you understand your rights and options after a hurricane has damaged your home. For a free consultation,
contact a Houston hurricane claim attorney at our office today.