Hail Storm Damage

    The Truth about Insurance Law Changes

    • August 31, 2017

    During the course of Hurricane Harvey ravaging Southeast Texas, Corpus Christi, Dickinson, Rockport, Houston and surrounding counties, like Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Jasper, Tyler, etc…, speculation from both sides of the aisle spread like wildfire about what the new changes to the Texas Insurance Code would mean for victims of Hurricane Harvey. People barely made it to shelters, and the sponsor […]

    Insurance companies misleading Texas legislatures on phantom crisis

    • January 17, 2017

    Insurance company representatives are at it again – asking the Texas Legislature to change policyholder protections because of an alleged “crisis.”  The insurance representatives, and their lobbying groups, have the Legislature chasing shadows again.  In an interim hearing before the Texas Senate Business and Commerce Committee, representatives for the insurance industry, including Texans for Lawsuit Reform, State Farm, and officials […]

    Another Win for Brasher Law Firm

    • December 21, 2016

    After winning a hotly disputed pipe leak case in Bryan in May, the Brasher Law Firm was in trial again the week after Thanksgiving for another Texas homeowner. This time, it was against State Farm in Amarillo. On May 28, 2013, a hail and wind storm struck Amarillo. The storm caused over $400 million dollars in property damage, according to […]

    Brasher Law Firm Gets $100,000 Hail Claim Judgment

    On January 26, 2016 Barazi v. American Risk Insurance Company was called to trial. After pretrial motions, 49 jurors were selected to participate in the voire dire. The case settled shortly before the potential jurors entered the room for $120,805.63. In early 2012, Sam Barazi’s home in Katy was damaged by hail. From January through May, several storms with wind […]

    Could Change be Coming to Hailstorm Claim Litigation in Texas?

    • February 16, 2015

    Numerous lawmakers in Texas have voiced their concerns over how hailstorm insurance claims have been handled in recent years. As a result, 2015 seems to be their year to make some changes. Lawmakers are seeking to adjust how these claims are being resolved by reducing unnecessary court action and expenses. While hailstorms do not typically bring as much heated litigation or […]

    What Should I Do with Insurance After a Storm?

    • April 29, 2014

    There is no question that storms are capable of wreaking a lot of havoc and causing an incredible amount of damage to a person’s well being and his or her property. After a storm it is important that you know the steps you should take with your insurance to improve your chances of recovering the damages you are eligible to receive. Any delay in filing […]