Posts by Brandon McWherter
4 Factors That Could Affect Your Storm Damage Claim
The recent tornados in Tennessee caused extensive damage throughout Middle Tennessee. Since March 3, 2020, adjusters have flooded Davidson, Dickson, Putnam, Smith and Wilson Counties, as policyholders start filing claims for their losses. There is no doubt that there will be much work to do to help families and businesses get up and running again,…
Read MoreWas Hotel Damage from Hurricane? Insurer Says No
MS Amlin insurance company sued the policyholders of a Florida hotel, stating that Hurricane Irma did not cause the more than $1 million in damages claimed. Instead, they argued that the majority of the building’s issues already existed before the September 2017 storm, and were mostly the result of shoddy construction work. The lawsuit The…
Read MoreDenied Rightful Benefits? Check These Water-Based Insurance “Loopholes”
Being a homeowner isn’t always easy. There’s so much that goes into owning a home, including having an insurance policy that protects you from various dangers. But, does your insurance policy actually protect you? Many insurance policies have different riders that wind up costing the homeowners more than just their premium when damage is done…
Read MoreHow Misrepresentation Can Void Your Insurance Policy – A Must-Read
A court decision in Tennessee regarding a homeowners’ insurance policy recently caught our eye. We thought it was a great opportunity to talk about the concept of misrepresentation and fraud. In the case of Conley v Tennessee Farmers, Dolores Conley brought suit against her homeowners insurance company, requesting they pay her claim for damages after…
Read MoreHome-Based Business and Business Interruption
More and more people are working from home these days, whether it’s full-time for a brick-and-mortar company, as telecommuters, or as independent business owners. Because of the increase in work-at-home employees, it’s important to look at how insurance policies protect your home-based business property in the event of damage. 2018 was filled with horrific catastrophes…
Read More“What’s an Appraiser?” The Appraisal Process in Insurance Claims
When you buy an insurance policy for your property – no matter whether that property is commercial or residential – that policy is most likely going to have an appraisal clause. Although few people take advantage of the appraisal process, nearly all insureds have the option of using appraisal to resolve disputes over the “amount…
Read MoreThe Role of the Public Adjuster in the Claims Process
There are primarily three different types of adjusters. There are independent adjusters who work for the insurance company. They’re not employed by the insurance company, but they work only for them, not for the policy holder. There’s in-house adjusters, who’re actually employed by the insurance companies. Then the third type are public adjusters, and public…
Read MoreAssignment of Claim after a Loss: What Homeowners Should Know
Let’s start with the basics. If you, as a homeowner, sustain property damage or losses because of a covered event (like a fire, for example), you will need your home repaired. You choose a contractor or restoration company to do the work – but the check from the insurance company has not come through yet,…
Read MoreWhat Do I Do if My Claim Has Been Denied?
If your claim has been denied, the first thing you need to do is talk to a lawyer. Call us. We’d be happy to take a look at it. Your claim can be denied for a variety of reasons, and there’s no way to know if the reason that’s been given is a legal one,…
Read MoreWhat Are Your Fees?
One of the most common questions that we get is, “How do you charge for your time?” And that’s a fair question. If I was a consumer, I would want to know that too. We charge based on contingency fee, so we get a percentage of whatever we get for you. Sometimes it’s low, sometimes…
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