House Fire Insurance Claim Attorney in Walnut Creek, CA

House Fire Insurance Claim Overview

After a major residential fire, fire damage is only one of several factors homeowners must consider. Construction repairs, cleaning costs and relocation expenses should all be covered in your insurance policy. However, without an experienced insurance lawyer, all of these activities will be controlled or strongly influenced by your insurance company, whose interests may conflict with yours.

At the Law Offices of Bruce C. F. McArthur in California, my goal is to help you obtain a full and reasonable settlement from your insurance company after a major house fire. I have extensive litigation experience with residential lawsuits of all kinds. Having worked in construction and insurance law for more than 30 years, I put my knowledge and experience to good use when representing victims with house fire insurance claims.

Fire Department Damage Should Be Covered

Many people don’t realize that the fire department can cause a lot of additional damage when fighting a major fire, such as “breaking” into the house and creating water damage from hoses. Some insurance companies won’t consider this damage a part of the catastrophe, and thus are unwilling to contribute to these costs. As a trained estimator, I will:

• Review your policy for specific claims covered
• Assess the damage done to your home and personal belongings with my own contractor
• Supplement my findings with the additional costs for relocation, storage and additional repairs to bring your house up to current legal water and fire codes (which some policies don’t cover)
• Create a complete inventory of repairs to present to you and your insurance company
• Negotiate with your insurance company to ensure that you are getting the best possible recovery

Contact an Experienced Attorney Today

The Law Offices of Bruce C. F. McArthur is dedicated to providing prompt personal service and uncompromising, quality legal representation for fire victims. Call my office in Walnut Creek today at 925-906-4775 or toll free at 888-340-2270 to schedule a free initial consultation.  I can begin by explaining how my services can be provided in a way that is both practical and cost effective for you.

Areas of Practice

• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Insurance
• Real Estate