Property Management Lawyers

Property Managers Trust Us to Get Results Fast

As a property manager, property owners trust you to handle anything thrown at them basically. This includes making day-to-day decisions to manage and protect the asset and to handle major repairs necessary. When properties are damaged by hail or windstorms, fires, or other natural disasters, handling insurance claims to get the compensation your clients need can be challenging. As storms have become more prevalent and severe, many property owners face pushback from their insurance companies when trying to get claims paid, leading to denials, lengthy delays, and extensive costs.

If you’re a property manager dealing with storm-damaged property and frustrated with how your insurance claim is being handled, your clients are going to blame you when it’s not even your fault. Property managers around Texas trust us to help with insurance claims and get the compensation needed to repair the damage to their properties because we’ve done it before and made property managers look like heroes. Whether you are managing commercial or residential properties, your clients need the asset to be in good condition, which can be severely impacted if insurance claims are denied, delayed, or underpaid. We are here to make sure your insurance claims are paid so you can get back on track.

Property managers are often expected to meticulously document all damages and repairs to assist with resolving insurance claims. Failing to cooperate with insurance adjusters, making a simple mistake or missing a crucial step can lead to delays or outright denials.

To avoid giving insurance companies a reason to deny, delay, or underpay your claim, contact our property management lawyers at Stormlex Law Group by calling 210-985-8343 today.

Types of Commercial Storm Damage Claims

Managing commercial properties in Texas comes with challenges—especially when severe weather strikes. Commercial property managers often find themselves navigating complex storm damage claims to ensure proper repairs and recovery for their tenants and property owners. An attorney who understands these intricacies can be invaluable in streamlining the claims process and ensuring all issues are addressed accurately. Here’s a breakdown of the types of commercial storm damage claims our team assists with:

• Wind Damage Claims: We work with property managers to document, file, and negotiate claims for wind-related damages to cover the cost of repairs and minimize disruption.
• Hail Damage Claims: Our team helps property managers compile evidence and submit claims for hail damage to help recover the costs of these necessary repairs.
• Flood and Water Damage Claims: Proper documentation and expertise are essential for flood-related claims, and our attorneys assist property managers in compiling the right evidence to secure fair settlements.Electrical and HVAC System Issues.
• Hurricane Damage Claims: Navigating insurance claims for hurricane damage can be challenging, as insurers may scrutinize these claims closely. We assist property managers in addressing and appealing any denials or underpayments for hurricane-related repairs
• Tornado Damage Claims: For tornado damage claims, our attorneys work closely with property managers to gather the needed documentation, secure detailed repair estimates, and communicate with insurers to reach fair settlements.

Our attorneys understand the complexities property managers face when dealing with multiple types of storm damage. From submitting detailed claims to managing disputes, we aim to help property managers recover the necessary funds for repairs and protect their commercial investments.

Why Do Property Managers Trust Us?

Property managers and property management groups are entrusted with the daily operations and repairs of their assets. After a hailstorm or a fire, repairs may be extensive, leaving tenants without a place to live or loss of business income. The longer these repairs take, the more they cost you and the property owner.

Property managers trust us because our legal team has a reputation for getting insurance claims approved quickly. Insurance law is complex, and even loyal customers who have been paying premiums for years may face hidden exclusions in their policies, surprise deductibles for specific weather events, and unfair insurance agents or adjusters. Our attorneys have over 60 years of combined experience to help our clients navigate their claims in the most efficient way possible and get their claims paid.

Many property managers are expected to be experts at filing insurance claims and negotiating insurance settlements on complex claims. Storm damage claims are complex, especially when dealing with commercial property insurance. You need a specialist to optimize your outcomes. This is what more and more of the sophisticated property management companies are doing. They are delegating things to the experts. When you work with our team, we’ll handle the legal side of things so you can get back to your operational responsibilities for the good of your clients. Our goal is to assist you with the best outcomes in mind, including maximizing payouts, reducing financial strain, and limiting downtime. We do what’s best for our clients; not for the lawyers.

What Does Your Legal Team Do?

With an increasing number of extreme weather events every year, property damage is becoming all too common. Unfortunately, insurance companies make money by denying, delaying and undervaluing claims. Because most people aren’t well-versed in insurance law (most lawyers aren’t either), many individuals don’t have the resources necessary to fight back against unfair insurance decisions.

When you work with our legal team, we’ll help you get your insurance claim approved quickly and for the amount that you are entitled to based on your policy. With our team’s extensive experience, we can review insurance policies, negotiate with insurance adjusters and their lawyers, and even file lawsuits against carriers for bad-faith insurance handling.

If you’re a property manager who has been trusted to oversee the insurance claims process and repairs, we’ll help you document all the work on the property and provide detailed reports to you and the insurance company. We can also provide legal assistance to your clients to help them recover what they are owed. If you need any kind of help with business property insurance, homeowner’s insurance, contents insurance, or business income loss, our team is here for you.

Why Do You Need an Attorney?

Fire damage, hail damage, and storm damage can disrupt a property’s functionality and profitability. As a property manager, you play a vital role in safeguarding your clients’ investments, ensuring that repairs are handled swiftly, and maintaining the property’s condition. But when insurance companies delay, deny, or underpay claims, these challenges can escalate, affecting the property’s value and causing significant stress for you and your clients.

How Our Team Can Help You

An attorney who understands the complexities of storm damage claims can simplify this process and give you the support you need to manage the claims process confidently. Our team collaborates with property managers to streamline claim approvals and address any roadblocks that may arise during the process. Here are the ways we help property managers maximize their storm damage claims for efficient, successful outcomes:

1. Manage Claim Delays: Insurance companies sometimes stall claim approvals, leaving property managers in limbo. With an attorney advocating for you, we can follow up promptly with insurance representatives, request status updates, and apply pressure when necessary to move claims forward.
2. Challenge Claim Denials and Underpayments: When claims are unfairly denied or underpaid, our attorneys step in to gather additional documentation, file appeals, and pursue the full amount of compensation owed for the property damage.
3. Negotiate Fair Settlement Amounts: Insurance companies may offer settlements that do not reflect the full scope of necessary repairs. We negotiate assertively to secure fair settlements, ensuring that clients have the resources to restore their properties fully.
4. Assist with Complex Documentation: We understand that insurance claims require precise and comprehensive documentation. Our attorneys work closely with property managers to collect all necessary evidence, from damage photos to contractor estimates, ensuring a thorough and well-supported claim.
5. Provide Consistent Communication with Insurers: Having an attorney handle your communication with the insurance company minimizes miscommunication and ensures that your rights are protected throughout the process. Our team manages these conversations, so you stay informed without the stress of direct dealings with insurance adjusters.

Property managers rely on our legal services for trusted representation in insurance disputes. By partnering with us, you can focus on maintaining properties and keeping tenants satisfied, knowing that we’re dedicated to helping you secure prompt, fair, and comprehensive claim resolutions.

Request An Initial Consultation

If you’re struggling with an insurance claim, our attorneys can help you. We’ve helped thousands of clients across Texas and we know how to keep your best interests in mind as we work with your insurance provider. We understand how stressful this time can be, and we are dedicated to helping you with the legal side of things so you can focus on what matters most.

 

Stormlex Law Group is here to help you with any storm damage on your property. Contact us today at 210-985-8343 for more information on how we can help with your claim.