Experienced Natural Disaster Litigator
Last updated on September 19, 2024
A natural disaster can be a life-altering event for you and your family. It can strike without warning, and the financial damages can be well beyond your own ability to handle. This is why you have an insurance policy that should help to cover the costs. Unfortunately, there are many cases in which insurance companies offer low settlements or refuse to pay out, which may mean it’s time to take legal action.
Here at the Law Offices of John H. Howard, our Oxnard office relies on more than 40 years of experience. When you come to us, you know that you are getting a lawyer who fully understands the legal system, the precedents and how to work within the courts – and how to fight back against the insurance companies. You may never have done any of this before, but we offer the personalized and attentive legal assistance you need when you need it. We will help you fight for the compensation you deserve.
Examples Of Natural Disasters
A natural disaster, also often referred to as an act of God, is simply a devastating weather event that is outside of your control. Examples include:
- Earthquakes
- Tornadoes
- Flooding
- Hurricanes
- Wind storms
- Blizzards
- Forest fires
All of these events can cause extensive property damage, not to mention the risk to you or your family members.
How Is This A Mass Tort Claim?
One problem that you may face is if the insurance company doesn’t pay the claim properly. Perhaps you believe that they are operating in bad faith by refusing to pay your claim when you know that it should be covered. Other California property owners may make very similar claims, which means that you could have a mass tort case against that insurance provider. After all, natural disasters often cause damage to hundreds or even thousands of properties.
These can be very complex cases, and it’s important to work with an experienced lawyer for mass tort litigation. If the insurance company is missing deadlines, creating unreasonable delays, denying payment or offering an absurdly low settlement, you need an experienced legal team on your side.
Contact Us Today
If you find yourself in this position, please contact our attorneys at 805-309-9296 or use the online contact form. Either way, we would be happy to set up a completely free consultation so that you can begin to explore your legal options.