When you have experienced damage to a home or your belongings, you will want to file a claim with your insurance agency as soon as possible. Once you file your claim, a property loss adjuster may visit your home to investigate the damage even before the customer receives a claim form. To learn more about…
DetailsA house fire can be devastating, and unfortunately, during this festive time of year, they are not uncommon. Did you know that Christmas tree fires cause approximately $17.5-million in damages annually and that the top three days for candle fires are Christmas, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day? With those startling statistics, you should know…
DetailsWhen a disaster strikes, be it natural or man-made, it is vital to contact your insurance provider without delay, particularly when dealing with large claims. Once you reach your insurance company agent, you will get a better idea of how to proceed when registering an insurance claim. Also, you will have someone that can go…
DetailsDetermining a defendant’s liability in a claims case is an in-depth task, one which requires diligence and attention to detail. As a result, defendants often turn to claims management companies to assess the claim brought against them. The same goes for claims cases in tribal court, as opposed to state or federal court. The state…
DetailsAssuming you’ve read the first two parts of this series about Civil Lawsuits, you’re ready to file and pursue your case. Your complaint will need to be completed with information you should already have handy by now. You will be required to describe the injury and/or damages and how the defendant is responsible. Depending on…
DetailsEven though the beginning of the filing process is typically just completing and filing a form, the next few steps are far more substantial and time-consuming. Before filing, it is recommended that you attempt to resolve the issue independently of court involvement. If no middle ground or resolution can be found, then filing your suit…
DetailsFor the month of September, we are going to focus on the process of filing a civil suit. Hopefully, it’s not a skill we need to use regularly, but for that one time we need it, it’s good to know the steps. The first step is understanding the differences between a criminal case and a…
DetailsA car accident can wreck anybody’s day. In 2014, The Bureau of Transportation Statistics recorded over six million accidents on our US roadways. Even though the safety features installed in our vehicles have developed significantly, those numbers rival the data collected in 2008. Wearing seat belts, controlling speeds, and keeping your eyes on the road…
DetailsMany of us live in Dixie Alley, the place where severe weather occurs regularly. By severe, we’re talking tornadoes, derechos, flooding, forest fires, and hurricanes. Dixie Alley is composed of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. In 2017 alone, these states were hit with more than 3,576 severe storms, according to data from the…
DetailsContinuing with our severe weather education, we’d like to focus on the process of filing a property loss or damage claim. In the event of a catastrophe, you want to be informed and prepared for the aftermath. The first step is to make yourself familiar with your insurance policies. If you have questions or want…
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