PEOPLE WHO PAY PREMIUMS HAVE A RIGHT TO RELIEF
Policyholders have a right to expect that their insurance companies will be there when they need them. Yet in the wake of Hurricane Ike, many Texans find themselves fighting frustrating battles trying to collect on damages from the very companies they paid to protect them. What's worse, these people may never end up recovering their money - either because they wait too long to act or are simply uninformed about their rights.
I am a former insurance adjustor who knows claims inside and out. Because I've had inside experience, I know the strategies insurance companies use--and I know how to fight them. I have spent the last 15 years as a trial lawyer representing Texans against insurance companies in the Houston area. My family has been in Houston 44 years, living through Cecilia, Alicia, Allison, Rita and now Ike. I have the experience and background to protect your most important assets - your home and property .
We've been there. At the Barton Law Firm, our attorneys have experience working with claims just like yours. In fact, we have already helped hundreds of Texans with insurance claims across the state. From Rita to Ike, from denial to trial, we've got you covered... even when your insurance company says you're not.
I want to ensure that you don't become a victim of unfair insurance tactics. I understand that you work to make an honest living. You don't want hand-outs, just a fair deal. That's why it's so infuriating when an insurance company makes a profit off your income by capitalizing on dishonesty. Denying claims can equal big business for some insurers - every dollar rightfully owed but not paid is profit.
In recent years insurance companies have gotten more clever about taking advantage of policyholders' misfortune. That isn't just empty speculation: The Consumer Federation of America, along with seven other consumer organizations, issued a joint report in 2007 noting that insurance industry profits had increased by historically high margins, with the ratio of claims paid to premiums charged the lowest on record in 50 years. For insurance companies that use unfair claims practices, Hurricane Ike and the financial havoc it wreaked on Gulf Coast homeowners wasn't a disaster, it was an opportunity.
More than 1,700 Texans so far have complained to the state about their insurance companies - everything from claims delays to unsatisfactory offers and denials.- Houston Chronicle
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Our homes are where we spend time with our families. Our homes are places of solace. So when Hurricane Ike wreaked damage on so many Texans' homes, it cost them more than just money. It cost them their sense of security, peace of mind, and precious time spent away from family dealing with the catastrophe. Many homeowners tried to plan for this type of disruption by investing in flood or windstorm insurance, something they could depend on in the event of an unpredictable disaster. And yet, many Hurricane Ike victims found themselves losing even more money and time when the insurance policies they had put their faith in failed to come through.
If you are experiencing any problems with your insurance company, don't assume they are treating you fairly and following the law. As a result of Hurricane Ike, you may be entitled to your living expenses, home repairs, civil penalties and your legal fees and expenses. More importantly, taking this first step to win back your finances will help you rebuild the rest of your life. If you feel you haven't received the coverage you are rightfully owed, contact The Barton Law Firm to help you with your property damage claim.