{"id":2165,"date":"2022-12-16T11:01:32","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T16:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.policyadvocate.com\/?p=1732"},"modified":"2022-12-16T11:01:32","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T16:01:32","slug":"best-practices-for-filing-a-homeowners-insurance-claim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fire.h50.us\/~morganpolicy\/blog\/best-practices-for-filing-a-homeowners-insurance-claim\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Practices for Filing a Homeowner\u2019s Insurance Claim"},"content":{"rendered":"

At The Morgan Law Group P.A.<\/a>, our insurance claims attorneys know that the holidays can bring multiple challenges that lead to homeowners filing claims with their insurance providers.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, during the winter holidays, U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated average of 800 home structure fires per year that began with decorations, excluding Christmas trees. These fires caused an annual average of one civilian fire death, 26 civilian fire injuries, and $13 million in direct property damage, according to the National Fire Protection Association<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dried-out Christmas trees, candles, cooking hazards, and electrical problems can also increase the risks of house fires<\/a> throughout Florida<\/a>, Louisiana<\/a>, Mississippi, California<\/a>, and Puerto Rico<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When they do, or when other damaging circumstances arise, we want our fellow residents to have the best opportunity to pursue their homeowner\u2019s insurance coverage for their complete damages, so they can get their house back in working order faster.<\/p>\n

Here is the best way to get started on your homeowner\u2019s insurance claim.<\/p>\n

Positive Steps to Improve Your Homeowner\u2019s Insurance Claim Results<\/h2>\n

There are multiple steps you can take to ensure your damages are documented, and that your homeowner\u2019s insurance claim is taken seriously by your insurance provider.<\/p>\n

They include:<\/p>\n