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Explore articles that explain how to handle denied insurance claims, respond to storm and fire damage, and avoid common coverage pitfalls. Our goal is to help you protect your property, assert your rights, and understand the insurance process from the insurance claim lawyers who do this every day.

5 Common Reasons Michigan Property Insurance Claims may be Denied
5 Reasons Michigan Property Insurance Claims May Be Denied Waiting for an insurance payout only to receive a denial can be financially devastating. In Michigan, insurers must handle valid claims “promptly and in good faith,”

Late Insurance Payments, Coverage Disputes, and Penalty Interest Under Michigan Law
WHEN INSURANCE COMPANIES PAY LATE COVERAGE DISPUTES, APPRAISAL AWARDS, AND PENALTY INTEREST UNDER MICHIGAN LAW In large commercial property insurance claims, timing matters almost as much as coverage. Even when an insurer ultimately pays, delayed

Michigan and Ohio Water Damage Insurance Claims
Michigan & Ohio Flooding: What Property Owners Must Know About Water Damage Insurance Claims After Catastrophic Storms Recent catastrophic flooding in Washington State highlights the growing risks facing commercial building owners and homeowners, including in

What Types of Storm Damage Does Homeowners Insurance Cover?
What Types of Storm Damage Does Homeowners Insurance Cover? Michigan weather has never been predictable. In the same year, homeowners may face severe thunderstorms, straight-line winds, hailstorms, tornado remnants, heavy snowfall, and sudden temperature swings

How to Protect Your Property from Damage and Avoid Insurance Claims
How to Protect Your Property from Damage and Avoid Insurance Claims Protecting your home or business from property damage is essential in Michigan, where unpredictable weather, aging infrastructure, and seasonal extremes increase the risk of

Common Causes of Property Damage in Michigan and How to File an Insurance Claim
Common Causes of Property Damage in Michigan and How to File an Insurance Claim Introduction: Michigan Weather, Accidents, and Property Damage Michigan homeowners know that property damage can strike unexpectedly. From brutal winter storms to