With hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes, Texas is no stranger to natural disasters. Even if you have an insurance policy to protect your property, it’s not always clear how to make a claim or prove your losses. In this post, an experienced Houston insurance claims lawyer offers tips and answers common questions about handling claims after […]
Dealing with property damage is stressful enough, but what happens when your insurance provider fabricates an alternate cause to fit an exclusion in your policy? This tactic is becoming increasingly common, leaving policyholders with denied claims and mounting frustration. In this video, we discuss how insurance companies may alter the cause of your property damage, […]
Insurance companies stay busy with business interruption insurance claims in Texas each year. This makes sense when you consider how many bad storms the state experiences annually. Texans experience more tornadoes every year than those in any other state. They also experience the second-highest number of hurricanes in the country, behind only Florida. These types […]
Delays in insurance claim payments can be frustrating and financially burdensome. Whether it’s a few days or several months, it’s critical to understand your rights and responsibilities as a policyholder. Insurance companies are often legally required to process claims within a specific time frame, typically around 45 days. However, delays may occur if required documentation, […]
Did you have a residential property insurance claim, a business interruption insurance claim, or another type of insurance claim denied? You may maintain the right to fight back against your insurance company and have this claim approved. However, you probably can’t do it alone. Hiring an insurance coverage lawyer can improve your chances of collecting […]
Having your insurance claim denied can feel like hitting a wall. When an insurance company denies a claim, it often cites policy exclusions or other technicalities to justify their decision. This denial may be communicated in writing or over the phone. The first crucial step is to request the denial in writing, as this can […]
Knowing what to do after a car accident, a bicycle accident, or another type of accident is extremely important. If you don’t understand which steps to take, you may make a critical mistake, such as failing to seek medical attention. A lack of proper medical documentation could leave you without any physical evidence of accident-related […]
When your insurance company requests an Examination Under Oath (EUO), it’s a serious step in the claims process. An EUO is a formal proceeding where you answer detailed questions under oath, often recorded, as outlined in your insurance policy. While it may seem routine, insurance companies frequently use EUOs to build cases to deny claims. […]
If you live in Houston, TX, or one of the surrounding areas in Harris County, there’s a greater chance of you needing to hire a tractor-trailer accident lawyer than if you lived in another part of Texas. The Texas Department of Transportation reports that just over 6,200 tractor-trailer accidents take place in Harris County each […]
When filing a homeowner’s insurance claim, thorough documentation ensures you receive the compensation you deserve. At McLaurin Law, we often advise clients on what to document early in the claims process to maximize their claims. Here’s a quick guide to help you stay organized and protect your interests. 1. Photograph Everything Start by taking detailed […]
Your business is your baby, and you’ve worked hard to build it into what it is today. All that hard work can disappear in an instant, though, if a fire, hurricane, or thief visits your business. If the damage is severe, your business might need to shutter its doors for weeks or longer. When disaster […]
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