Water damage is some of the most troublesome and expensive property damage to repair. If left unchecked, you risk mold and mildew growth that can put your health and safety at risk. Filing a water damage claim with your home insurance provider can help you get the money you need to make the necessary repairs….
Even minor fires can lead to significant property damage. The flames can easily destroy your possessions and the smoke the fire creates can seep into your furniture, clothes, walls, and more. Your property insurance should help you cover the cost of any necessary repairs or replacements you need to take care of after the fire….
When something damages your property, you expect that your insurance provider will help you pay for the cost of repairs. While many insurance providers will pay you what you need up to the coverage limits of your policy, there are times that your claim may be denied. While you may be able to appeal the…
Investing in homeowners’ insurance and property insurance is one of the best ways to protect yourself from high out-of-pocket costs. These policies are designed to provide you with the money you need to make repairs after qualifying damage happens to your property. Unfortunately, insurance companies are often in the business of trying to save as…
Filing an insurance claim after your home has been damaged is a great way to help you get the money you need to make repairs and replace damaged belongings. While speaking with your insurance agent and letting them know what happened should be the first step, you’ll still need to document the damage to show…
Disasters happen every day and they can happen anywhere. But when your property is damaged as a result of that disaster, getting your property back into usable condition can be tough. Filing an insurance claim is the first step in helping you make the necessary repairs to restore your property to the form and function…
During the cold winter months, more people use space heaters and other home heating appliances to stay warm. Improper use can increase the risk of fires in the home. In a segment with WXYZ, attorney Stuart Sklar provides basic fire safety tips to keep in mind during the winter.
In honor of Fire Prevention Week, attorney Stuart Sklar and Chief James Harris of the Detroit Fire Department join WXYZ to discuss the firm’s most recent donation of 500 smoke alarms and how Detroit residents can obtain an alarm free of charge.
MICHIGAN LAWYERS WEEKLY The counter-plaintiff in an insurance dispute stemming from wind and water damage to a 20,000-square-foot home in Clarkston has recovered more than $5 million. In Farm Bureau General Insurance Company of Michigan v. Reemmer, Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Shalina Kumar rejected Farm Bureau’s motion for summary disposition and granted the same motion…
DETROIT LEGAL NEWS Farmington Hills-based Fabian, Sklar, King & Liss P.C., a law firm specializing in representing victims of fires and explosions, including businesses and homeowners in property damage disputes with insurers, donated 500 10-year, sealed lithium battery-operated smoke alarms to the Detroit Fire Department (DFD) in honor of Fire Prevention Week—which took place Oct….