Brasher Law Firm has some of the most knowledgeable homeowners’ insurance lawyers in the country and we always try to do our part to share our expertise with our clients and the public at large. Our very own bad faith insurance lawyer Nishi Kothari sat down with Rashi Vats at Fox 26 Houston to discuss weather-related coverage. She shared the five most common mistakes homeowners make when dealing with their insurance companies when it comes to insurance inspections and damage claims as well as four storm prep tips to check off your to-do list before a hurricane, tornado, freeze, or any other major weather event hits your area. They also discuss other topics including international women’s month and being a new mom.
5 Mistakes Homeowners Make When Dealing with Insurance Companies and Insurance Inspections
- Throwing away evidence before the insurance company inspects those items
- Waiting too long to file the claim
- Assuming the insurance company will find more damage than you report
- Failing to raise claim issues relevant to your actual losses
- Being difficult to work with
4 Things to Do Today Before the Next Hurricane, Storm, Freeze or Tornado Hits
- Make a comprehensive list of the contents and valuables in your home
- Monitor the weather regularly and track any changes
- Gather and store important documents (wills, insurance policies, etc.)
- Have enough water, food, medicine, etc. on hand for at least a week