After A Fire, You Need Compensation. We Will Fight For What You Need.
Last updated on August 5, 2024
A house fire can be an extremely traumatic occurrence. If you were lucky, you got out of the house safely with your family and pets and were able to call 911 immediately. That doesn’t mean that you didn’t suffer losses, though. Standing outside and watching your home or business burn is something no one should have to experience. You wonder if your photos, keepsakes and other important possessions will burn. How much of the structure of the house will be damaged? Will you have to temporarily move out for repairs or completely rebuild?
At The Hodge Law Firm, PLLC, in Galveston, our experienced property damage and insurance dispute lawyers understand what you are going through. We represent people throughout Texas and the U.S. who sustain losses after a residential or commercial fire and are not receiving the compensation they deserve from their insurance company. We have nine attorneys and several staff members who are here to help you through this difficult time.
How A Fire Causes Multiple Types Of Damage
A fire damages and destroys residential and commercial property in many ways, including:
- Flames: Whether items are just singed or completely burned, they may not be usable anymore. This is especially true for electronics. Even if a computer or TV just had a small area of melted plastic, it is typically considered a total loss.
- Water: When you have a fire, your property sustains damage in multiple ways. In addition to fire damage, your possessions and furnishings may be heavily damaged by water from the firehoses. Water has the ability to soak through floors, weakening the structure of the building and ruining things in areas the actual fire didn’t touch.
- Smoke: Smoke damage may occur throughout the building, including in places where the flames did not go. It can ruin clothing, personal possessions and rooms that were otherwise cut off from the fire.
Additionally, if the fire is severe enough, it can cause the structure to collapse.
There Is Help Available From Experienced Attorneys
We understand that you may not receive the assistance and compensation you were entitled to from your insurance carrier. With our experience fighting insurance companies after a major loss, we know how to get the compensation you need to rebuild your life or business. You can come to us for tenacious representation. If the insurance company will not offer a fair settlement, we will take them to court. Because we have former insurance defense lawyers on our team, we are thoroughly familiar with insurance company tactics – and we know how to combat them.
We offer a free consultation to discuss your case. Call 409-241-7246 or contact us online today.