Unresolved wildfire damage claim? We’ll stand up to the insurance company so you don’t have to.
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In early 2017, multiple wildfires burned over 2 million acres in the Texas Panhandle, Oklahoma and Kansas, taking the lives of seven people, thousands of livestock and causing millions of dollars in damage. High temperatures and low humidity created fire-prone conditions and strong gusts of wind further fueled the flames.
No doubt about it, wildfires are devastating. Adding insult to injury policyholders often find insurance companies delay, deny or make unacceptably low offers to legitimate policy claims. McDonald Law Firm has the experience of helping victims of natural disasters recover the maximum compensation allowed under their homeowner or business owner’s insurance policy.
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The Perryton Fire traveled across four counties, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Ochiltree and Roberts, and is reported as the third largest fire in Texas history.
The Lefors East Fire burned across acres in Gray and Wheeler Counties in Texas.
The Dumas Complex Fire burned over 30,000 acres in Potter and Carson Counties in Texas near the city of Amarillo.
The Starbuck Fire burned over 600,000 acres in Beaver and Harper Counties in Oklahoma and also in Kansas.
The Selman Fire burned over 47,000 acres in Harper and Woodward Counties in Oklahoma.
The 283 Fire burned over 70,000 acres about one mile west of Laverne, Oklahoma in Harper County.
The Beaver Fire burned almost 3,000 acres in Beaver County Oklahoma.
For years you’ve faithfully made your insurance policy payments. In the aftermath of the fire, you’re now counting on the insurance company to hold up their end of the bargain. It’s not too much to ask.
Insurance companies work very hard to protect their bottom line after large-scale disasters like wildfires. However, they also have a duty to conduct business honestly, fairly and in good faith. Simply put, they can’t look for ways to cut corners or cheat you out of full and just compensation for the losses covered under your insurance policy.
You need someone on your side, protecting your best interests. McDonald Law Firm is committed to protecting the rights of people who have suffered property damage or other insured losses as a result of recent wildfires. We understand how to evaluate your wildfire damage claim and we’ll fight for the maximum compensation allowed under your policy.
Wrongfully denied your valid claim
Delayed the processing of your valid claim
Offered you an unreasonable (“lowball”) settlement
Undervalued your property damage
Failed to share pertinent information about your claim
Misrepresented or altered your policy coverage
Applied inaccurate depreciation values to your property
Failed to properly investigate your claim
Failed to investigate your claim in a timely manner
Intentionally avoided you
When an insurance company unfairly offers you less than what is fully owed under the provisions of your policy, it may be time to contact one of the experienced wildfire insurance lawyers at McDonald Law Firm. We’re familiar with insurance company tactics and we know how to recognize when an insurance company is acting unfairly or in bad faith.
Our insurance litigation team will carefully review the language of your insurance policy, assess the damage to your home, ranch, land or business and evaluate the reason for your insurance company’s decision. We will then make a determination on the amount your insurance carrier rightfully owes you under your policy.
Generally speaking, if we cannot reach a fair resolution with your insurance company, we will move forward with trial. Your lawsuit may also include additional damages for your carrier’s conduct in its handling of your legitimate claim.
The document detailing the terms and conditions of your insurance contract.
The page that outlines the “who, what, where, when and how much” of your insurance policy.
Letters, emails or handwritten notes between you and your insurance company.
Any approximations of cost you’ve received to repair or replace damaged property.
Fort Worth tornado damage, Bank One Tower, March 28, 2000.
We know first-hand the kind of devastation caused by Mother Nature. In 2000, Dan McDonald’s law firm was badly damaged by a powerful tornado that ripped through downtown Fort Worth. Not only did it uproot our business, but it disrupted lives. Since that time, we’ve worked hard for countless other storm victims. We understand the need to get back on your feet and into your home and business.
Most standard homeowner’s policies include coverage for Additional Living Expenses (“ALE” or sometimes known as Loss of Use). This coverage reimburses any required expenses needed for you to maintain a normal standard of living while you are waiting for your home to be repaired.
If you have sustained wildfire damage to your home, farm, ranch or business and received a denied, delayed or underpaid claim from your insurance carrier, contact the wildfire insurance lawyers at McDonald Law Firm. We have the knowledge and experience to go head-to-head with the insurance company. Call us at 855-702-9061 or fill out the form on this page to receive a free wildfire damage claim review.
Hiring our firm will not cost you anything out of pocket. We accept cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not owe us anything unless we favorably resolve your case through settlement or a trial. Our goal is to get your claim successfully resolved, in the shortest time possible.
Source: Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
*As of March 15, 2017
$6.1 million – 480,000 acres of pasture burned
$6.1 million – 975 miles of fence damaged
$4 million – 125 structures lost
$3.8 million – 2,500 cattle, 1,900 swine lost
$1 million – emergency hay and feed
$21 million – total cost