After a residential fire it is understandable to be panicked and confused. We’ve put together a list of three important things to remember if you find yourself in this unfortunate circumstance. You should not sign anything without consulting a lawyer first. Keep records of your expenses such as hotel and food costs if you cannot…
Issues related to fire loss and restoration are difficult to handle. To answer this question in the shortest way possible: When you find yourself having to formally prepare and submit claims from the Insurance Company, we would highly recommend hiring an attorney. To give more context, folks typically see us for 3 different reasons: When…
If your home or business was damaged by a fire, smoke, winds or all of the above, it’s important to file a claim with your Insurance Company. Once you do that, they may ask you to explain in detail what happened. Here are some key things to keep in mind during this process: Everything you…
Did you have to evacuate your business due to the recent wildfires in the Pacific Northwest? Once you are able to return to your property, here are the steps you should take: Contact your insurance company. Do not sign any contracts unless you fully understand them and know who is paying and for what. Expect…
What is the purpose of an initial consultation? In this throwback video we go over: The Problem The Facts The Options Give us a call at 503-305-7806 to schedule a consultation. We are licensed in both Oregon and Washington state.
There isn’t as much smoke in the air anymore keeping us uncomfortably aware of the wildfires, but wildfires are still happening and we still need to stay informed. The Oregon wildfires are especially emotional and devastating this year because they happened in populated areas, not way out in the forest where people aren’t as badly…
Douglas Bragg is featured on Oregon Trial Lawyers page in this video, explaining how to handle filing a claim due to fire loss. For more videos on other topics, click here.
Fred Millard is featured on Oregon Trial Lawyers page in this video, explaining when it is time to call a lawyer for a fire claim. For more videos on other topics, click here.
As we all know, there continue to be several forest fires across Washington and Oregon. Some have been contained, while others are still growing and spreading thousands of acres. It is important to not only be aware of where the fires are, but also to be prepared for if and when these fires come close…
When a claim is made on a Replacement Cost Policy, your insurance company is obligated to pay you upfront the actual cash value of your loss. Let’s suppose that your house was severely damaged by a fire. The cost to replace the house might be 450,000 for example until the loss is actually replaced your…
