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Resolving Unfairly Denied Storm Damage Claims

Severe storms, fires, and other natural disasters in Nevada can seriously damage or even destroy your home and personal property. When this happens, you expect your homeowner’s insurance to pay to fix your damage or help you rebuild. But what happens if your insurance company denies or underpays your storm damage claim? You could be left in a financially and emotionally devastating situation.

Our Las Vegas storm damage insurance lawyers can help you. We will investigate the reason for the denial or underpayment and seek to resolve the issue with the insurer. If a resolution is not forthcoming, we will advise you about potentially taking your case to court. You needn’t worry about the process; we will guide and support you every step of the way.

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Why choose our Las Vegas storm damage insurance lawyers?

Leverty & Associates has been a leader in resolving insurance claim problems for consumers for over four decades. Our lawyers are knowledgeable, skillful, and reliable experts who will dedicate their time and expertise to make sure your insurance claim gets a fair and just hearing. If the evidence shows that your claim was unreasonably denied, we will advocate with insurers to get it paid and fight hard on your behalf should legal action be necessary.

Our reliable, highly-skilled, and well-experienced lawyers will make sure your case gets a favorable outcome.

Our experienced attorneys will work tirelessly to make sure your insurance claim is treated fairly, so that you get compensation for your storm-damaged property. Call us today to arrange a free consultation with our storm damage lawyer at (702) 507-0201.

What we will do to help you

When an insurance company drags its feet in processing your claim, provides a low-ball quote for fixing your storm damage, or outright denies you compensation, your frustration and stress can be tremendous. You may feel hopeless about your situation and worry that you will not be paid the significant amount of money you need to repair your property, leaving you in possible financial peril.

We understand your worries and will work to alleviate them. A storm damage insurance claims lawyer from our firm will communicate with the insurer to determine why your claim is unpaid.  Often, when insurers are contacted directly by our lawyers, they are much more willing to make fair payments to property insurance policyholders.

If we cannot get the result you need through negotiations, we will counsel you about a lawsuit based on insurance bad faith. You could potentially obtain damages for the total amount of your original claim as well as compensation for the emotional distress you have suffered due to the insurer’s actions or inactions.

Storm damage may not be covered under homeowners and auto policies

Not all storm damage and natural disasters are covered under homeowners’ policies. Flooding can be a significant problem in Nevada, yet coverage is excluded under homeowners and renters insurance. To be covered for flood damage to your home and personal property, you need to have purchased special insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program through your insurance provider. Earthquake damage is also not included in standard homeowners and renters policies. Still, separate earthquake insurance may be purchased from most insurance companies, and you may have done so when you set up your coverage.  If your car suffered storm damage from falling trees, wind, or hail, your auto insurance policy may cover it, depending on the terms of your policy.

Storm damage insurance claims lawyer FAQs

Most people have many questions about the legal process when storm damage claims have been denied. Here are some of the common ones that we receive.

What is insurance bad faith in a storm damage claim?

Insurance bad faith in a storm damage claim is when an insurer delays, denies, or underpays without a legitimate reason. They may intentionally misinterpret policy coverage or language, not undertake a proper investigation into your claim, or not respond to communications from you about your claim.

How much does it cost to hire a storm damage insurance claims lawyer?

Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, so you do not pay us upfront. You pay us a pre-agreed-upon percentage of the settlement or award we get for you. We also provide free, no-obligation consultations so you can find out about the strength of your case.

How much compensation can I get in a bad-faith lawsuit?

That depends on your situation. You could potentially get the value of that initial insurance claim and additional compensation for the possible emotional distress and financial losses the insurer caused you by their actions. You could also potentially get paid for your attorney fees. In especially egregious cases, you might get punitive damages.

Why work with our storm damage insurance lawyers?

As shown by our recovery success rate of more than $150 million in settlements and awards, our law firm’s focus is getting positive outcomes for clients. Our skilled attorneys, who have more than 100 years of combined experience, are authorities in insurance law who know how to stand up to big insurers and win on behalf of policyholders.

Our attorneys are highly lauded professionals dedicated and committed to resolving their clients’ insurance concerns and relieving the stress of dealing with difficult insurers. If you want to learn more about how we can help you, you can reach out to speak with one of our storm damage insurance lawyers.

Get help from Leverty & Associates

At Leverty & Associates, we have lawyers who will dedicate their many years of experience, skills, and knowledge that they have achieved to help you work out your case. You have nothing to worry about when you have our team of dependable lawyers by your side. Contact us in Las Vegas at (702)507-0201 for a free consultation.

Attorney Patrick Leverty

Attorney Patrick LevertyWith his master’s in insurance law, Patrick routinely helps individuals and businesses who are having issues with their insurance company. He also has extensive experience with personal injury actions, complex tort actions, product liability matters, and class actions. Patrick Leverty is rated AV by Martindale Hubbell (the highest rating) and has been granted membership in the Million Dollar Advocate Forum, and Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum. Patrick Leverty has been certified as a Personal Injury Specialist by the State Bar of Nevada. [ Attorney Bio ]