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Hail Damage Claims For Apartment Buildings And Rental Properties

Hail Damage Claims For Apartment Buildings And Rental Properties

By The Hodge Law Firm |

Severe hailstorms can cause major damage to apartment buildings and rental properties. Many people think first of single-family homes, but hail can lead to even bigger financial challenges for owners of multi-unit properties. Just one storm can damage roofs, siding, windows, gutters, HVAC systems, carports, fences, and shared spaces throughout an apartment complex. This… Read More »

Business Interruption Claims After Severe Hail Damage

Business Interruption Claims After Severe Hail Damage

By The Hodge Law Firm |

Severe hail damage affects more than just the building itself. It can stop daily operations, keep customers away, damage equipment, delay deliveries, lower revenue, and force tough financial choices. For many businesses, the real cost of a hailstorm goes beyond fixing roofs or broken windows. The bigger loss often comes from days, weeks, or… Read More »

4 Steps Texas Homeowners Must Take Right After Water Damage

4 Immediate Steps Texas Homeowners Must Take After Water Damage

By The Hodge Law Firm |

When water damages your Texas home, the steps you take immediately matter. Insurers expect property owners to take reasonable steps to stop ongoing loss and limit further damage, which is called the duty to mitigate. Acting quickly protects your property, preserves your claim, and reduces the chance an insurer will argue you failed to… Read More »

Water Damage: How To Navigate Bad Faith Insurance

Water Damage: How To Navigate Bad Faith Insurance

By The Hodge Law Firm |

After experiencing water damage from a flood or storm, dealing with a delayed, denied or insufficient insurance payouts can be frustrating. Fortunately, Texas law protects policyholders from bad faith insurance practices. Here are some important details. Understanding bad faith insurance Bad faith insurance refers to an insurer’s attempt to evade their obligations without a… Read More »

Hail Damage and Insurance Claims

When The Sky Falls: Understanding Hail Damage & Insurance Claims

By The Hodge Law Firm |

When people think of storm damage, they often imagine destruction from torrential rains or powerful winds. However, hail is another culprit that can do incredible amounts of damage to your home and personal property, leaving you with costly repairs. Unfortunately, insurance companies often underpay or deny hail claims to save money, so it’s important… Read More »

Wind and Hail Damage is a Growing Concern in Texas

Wind and Hail Damage is a Growing Concern in Texas

By The Hodge Law Firm |

Everything is bigger in Texas. Unfortunately, that can also include wind and hail damage to your personal property, business or institution. It truly is a significant issue in the Lone Star State, causing extensive destruction to buildings, vehicles and infrastructure each year. In 2023 alone, the state faced over $10 billion in losses due… Read More »

Two people wading through floodwater on a damaged suburban street after a hurricane, with debris and ruined homes nearby.

How to Handle Hurricane Damage

By The Hodge Law Firm |

Hurricanes can leave a trail of devastation for homeowners and businesses. After facing such disasters, dealing with insurance claims afterward adds even more stress. It’s crucial to understand how hurricane damage impacts insurance claims and what to do if you face a bad faith denial from your insurance provider. Identifying Hurricane Damage Hurricane damage… Read More »

How to handle hurricane damage claims

By The Hodge Law Firm |

Hurricanes can leave a trail of devastation for homeowners and businesses. After facing such disasters, dealing with insurance claims afterward adds even more stress. It’s crucial to understand how hurricane damage impacts insurance claims and what to do if you face a bad faith denial from your insurance provider. Identifying hurricane damage Hurricane damage… Read More »

TX business owners: Three steps for wind and hail damage insurance claims

By The Hodge Law Firm |

Wind and hail are common causes of property damage, particularly in Texas where the weather can quickly turn severe. For business owners, such damage can disrupt operations and lead to significant financial losses. Ensuring a fair insurance claim payout is important for recovery, yet some find their claims substantially underpaid. The following steps can… Read More »

The strange reason drivers don’t see motorcycles

By The Hodge Law Firm |

In some motorcycle accidents, the root cause is that the driver never looked for the motorcycle at all. In fact, you will see billboards and bumper stickers with messages like “Look twice, save a life.” This is to remind drivers to be wary of motorcycles and to check for them before turning, changing lanes… Read More »

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