Jackson Storm Damage Insurance Dispute Lawyers
Fast, experienced advocacy when storms wreck homes, commercial buildings, and personal property
Over $250 million recovered for policyholders
Storms can cause expensive damage to homes, commercial buildings, landscaping, and possessions. The rain and wind from storms can damage roofs, siding, windows, foundations, and interiors. Storms can damage the property’s plumbing, electrical wires, and cables. They can also damage personal property and landscaping. At McWherter Scott & Bobbitt, we help secure temporary advances for emergency needs (such as relocation costs) and permanent damage compensation to repair or rebuild all parts of your property.
We’ve helped numerous policyholders obtain strong recoveries, including the following storm damage recoveries:
- $3.3 Million+. McWherter Scott & Bobbitt obtained this arbitration trial recovery for two apartment complexes that suffered windstorm damage.
- $1.1 Million+. We helped a condominium owners association obtain an “additional insurance proceeds recovery” for storm damage to its buildings.
- $1.05Million+. We obtained this additional amount (over and above prior offers) for a church that sought windstorm damage compensation according to the terms of their insurance coverage.
- $947,248+. MSB persuades a jury to award ($757,798.78 in compensatory damages against State Auto, plus $189,449.70 in a bad faith penalty) this sum for windstorm damage to the roof of our client’s manufacturing facility.
What is the definition of storm damage?
“Storms” is a broad word that includes many different types of weather events that cause rain and wind. Some of the extreme examples of storms are hurricanes, tornadoes, and hailstorms. Dust storms are another type of storm that includes wind but not rain.
Generally, your homeowner’s or commercial property insurance should cover storm damage due to wind, rain, snow, hail, lightning, and sleet. Storms that cause floods may require separate flood insurance coverage.
Our Jackson storm damage lawyers file storm damage claims due to any cause.
What types of damage can storms cause in Jackson, Mississippi?
At McWherter Scott & Bobbitt, we demand that your insurance company pay for the following types of storm damage (according to the terms of the policy):
- Roof damage. Storms can damage shingles, causing water damage when it rains, and exposure to heat, cold, insects, and other dangers.
- Exterior damage. Storms can damage siding and paint on the exteriors of homes and business structures.
- Window damage. The rain and wind from storms can damage windows, leaving your property exposed to the elements, flying debris, and shattered glass.
- Tree damage. Strong storms can cause trees and branches to bend, break, or fall on your property. Damaged trees may not produce leaves and fruit when it’s warm. Trees that fall can damage power lines, cars, sheds, and your garden. Storms can damage any other type of landscaping you have.
- Water damage. The rain from storms can directly enter your home – causing water, mold, and mildew damage. Storm damage can also contaminate your water supply.
- Damage to your personal and business possessions. Mississippi storms can damage your appliances, furniture, rugs, carpets, floors, clothes, computer equipment, and all of your treasured possessions – through rain and water damage, falling objects, and flying debris. Storms can also damage your tools, equipment, machines, and inventory.
How do you help storm damage victims obtain the temporary and permanent insurance proceeds they deserve?
Our Jackson storm damage insurance lawyers help policyholders in the following ways:
- Formally notifying the insurance companies of a storm damage claim.
- Obtaining advances to pay for relocating until the repairs can be completed, paying for emergency expenses, removing excess water, boarding up your property, and other necessities.
- Assessing the damage. We work with building experts, water removal experts, roofers, window replacement contractors, appraisers, and other experts. These experts identify the damage that has been done (including hidden damage), the cost to make necessary repairs, the timeline for the repairs, the materials to be used, and other damage factors.
- Assessing what items need to be replaced.
- Assessing any business interruption damages.
- Determining what valuation methods should be used.
- Contesting the positions of the insurance carriers and defense lawyers.
- Negotiating fair and just settlements.
- Arguing your case before judges, juries, and arbitrators.
Your insurance company was happy to cash your premium check. They should be ready and willing to pay you in full if storms damage your property or business.
Do you have a Jackson, MS, storm insurance dispute lawyer near me?
Yes. Our Jackson office is located at 4780 I-55 N, Suite 100. We also discuss insurance claims by phone and through online video platforms. We can have someone personally view your storm damage.
Our lawyers have helped many people like you. We’re here to guide you step-by-step through the claims process.
Get help from our Jackson storm insurance dispute lawyers today
At McWherter Scott & Bobbitt, we help families restore their property and businesses. We’re skilled at obtaining temporary emergency funds. Our lawyers work with numerous contractors and appraisers to make you whole again. Please call us or complete our contact form to schedule a consultation. Our Jackson insurance dispute lawyers also represent policyholders throughout Mississippi and in Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Missouri, and Arkansas.