What to Do After a Fire Claim: A Guide to Protecting Your Rights and Maximizing Your Recovery
A fire can be one of the most devastating events a homeowner or business owner can experience. Beyond the immediate emotional and physical toll, the aftermath of a fire often involves navigating complex insurance claims, property damage assessments, and legal considerations. If you’ve recently experienced a fire and filed an insurance claim, it’s important to […]
How to Reverse An Insurance Company’s Hail Damage Denial?
You were there. You heard the hail pound against your roof, siding, and windows. You saw the hail fall in your yard. You contacted a roofer to inspect the roof. The roofer told you that your roof was definitely damaged by hail so you made a claim to your insurance company. While you waited for […]
How Much Is My Insurance Bad Faith Claim Worth?
Facing an insurance claim denial or delay can be a daunting experience, leaving policyholders wondering about their rights and potential compensation. In Wisconsin, as in many other states, insurance bad faith claims provide a legal recourse for individuals who believe their insurers have acted unfairly or in bad faith. However, determining the worth of such […]
Navigating Insurance Appraisals: A Guide for Wisconsin Homeowners
Most Wisconsin homeowners are unaware that their insurance policy contains an “appraisal provision” until after they have a loss that they believe their insurance company is trying to underpay. If that happens and the homeowner is working with claim professionals such as public adjusters, or a Wisconsin insurance claim attorney, the topic of appraisal may […]
American Family Mutual Insurance Takes Advantage of Public Adjuster Mistake: A Cautionary Tale for Policyholders
Insurance claims can be complex, and the recent case of Brellenthin v. Am. Fam. Mut. Ins. Co. highlights the importance of navigating them with care. In Brellenthin, the policyholder’s use of a public adjuster unfamiliar with Wisconsin law led to a series of mistakes that ultimately cost them their claim against American Family Mutual Insurance. […]
Rising from the Ashes: A Strategic Approach to Maximizing Your Fire Insurance Claim
No one expects a fire to ravage their home, yet the unforeseen can happen to anyone. In the aftermath of such a traumatic event, being prepared and taking strategic steps can make all the difference. In this blog post, Murdock Law provides a comprehensive guide to empower you in maximizing your fire insurance claim. 1. […]
Cold Weather Crisis: Dealing with Frozen Pipes and Insurance Claims
The Hidden Danger: Frozen Pipes During the Freezing Temperatures The Midwest has been under a week-long arctic blast, with temperatures plummeting (and staying) below 0˚F. While many homeowners have stocked up on milk and bread and cozied up with their favorite Netflix shows, they may have overlooked a danger lurking within their own homes: frozen […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin Insurance Claims
Wisconsin Insurance Claims When your home or property is damaged it can be devastating and difficult to recover from. In most cases, people and businesses have insurance to help them recover after a loss. This article is intended to provide guidance to policyholders and answer frequently asked questions about Wisconsin Insurance Claims and how to […]
How To Read Your Wisconsin Homeowner’s Insurance Policy
Many homeowners never look at their policy until they have an Insurance Loss. At that point, the homeowner will locate their insurance policy and try to make sense out of a large document written in convoluted language that often appears (or is) contradictory. Although insurance policies are supposed to be written in plain language, they seldom are clear. Many lawyers cringe […]
What Is Insurance Bad Faith?
Bad faith is the refusal to timely pay a claim or without a reasonable basis and with knowledge of or disrespect even if the insurer has a reasonable basis for denial, failing to properly investigate the claim. Under Wisconsin law, bad faith claim is a tort claim. The tort cause of action for bad faith […]
What is an Examination Under Oath?
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