Water damage is the most invasive type of damage to a property. Even a small gap could result in a huge problem for a property owner. Other times, water damage could be caused by a broken pipe or plumbing leaks. Insurance companies know how devastating water damage can be and will frequently try to limit your claim payouts by underpaying you or outright denying your claim. Also the M word, Mold, starts to grow within hours of the water loss. Mold can cause some of the most devastating damage to your home with serious adverse health effects.
At Schlacter Law, we will not let insurance companies get out of paying for your water damage claim. We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients against insurance companies. We offer a FREE consultation, and, if we accept your case, we will aggressively pursue your case. Our process includes hiring professionals and experts to prove the extent of damage to your property and the cost of the repairs. There is no risk to ask for our help because we only get paid when we recover compensation for you. Call our award-winning law firm by dialing (305) 999-1111 or fill out a free case evaluation to discover what our water damage claim lawyer at Schlacter Law can do for you.
Water damage can cause a whole host of issues for your property. This includes affecting the structural integrity of your home and its foundation, which can be very costly. Other types of water damage could result in widespread damage throughout your house if an upstairs pipe bursts or leaks. Water damage can also cause serious health issues if mold begins to develop. If your home, business, vehicle, vessel, or other property has water damage, there are some steps to take to protect your claim.
Get Urgent Help and Repairs – Water damage is not the type of damage that you wait to repair. As soon as you see any water damage you need to immediately get repairs underway to stop the source and to prevent further damage from mold or deterioration. You can contact Schlacter Law or call a mitigation company immediately. However, make sure you know what you are signing with the mitigation company. Schlacter Law can help you review the contract for free.
Document All Immediate Repairs – Keep track of all of your immediate and temporary repairs to stop the water damage. This includes receipts and an inventory of what you completed, replaced, and purchased.
Take Photographs of Everything – Take photographs and videos of the water damage. This includes all areas which could possibly be affected by it, including adjacent rooms and rooms above or below the water damage. Make sure to take photographs of everything you are replacing, putting in, and repairing. Any personal property that is damaged should also be photographed.
Document Your Loses – Make sure to document every room and the damage with both photographs and written statements. Do not throw out anything without having it photographed, written down, and put into an inventory.
Water damage claims are very complicated because they may involve many other issues such as storm damage, mold, sewage, and sometimes even other negligence if a pipe is leaking. Most times, an insurance company will even claim that the water damage is due to preexisting conditions. Other times, the insurance companies will claim that you did not have water damage but damage due to mold, sewage, storms, or other exclusions in your policy. Call our water damage lawyer at Schlacter Law for a FREE consultation to learn what your case may be worth and how we can start protecting your rights to compensation today.
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