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San Francisco Bay Area, California Fire Damage Claims Lawyer
The Law Offices of Bruce C.F. McArthur is dedicated to making sure that you obtain a full, fair and reasonable settlement of your fire claim from your insurer. Settling your fire claim involves reaching a settlement for the damage to your home, and its contents (if covered by your policy), and sometimes other items as well.
Dealing with a major residential fire can be very complex and is usually a major emotional tribulation for homeowners. Contact me today to schedule a free consultation to discuss how I may be of assistance to you.
Addressing a serious residential fire may involve many different kinds of activities that directly concern your homeowner's insurance company and your insurance policy, including, for example (this is not an exhaustive list) the following:
- Sorting through the contents of your home and removing, cleaning and storing salvageable personal property, including furniture, electronics, clothing, food, appliances, tools and other items, and inventorying all items
- Emergency board-up and tarping to prevent further damage to your home or its contents
- Relocation pending the completion of repairs
- Emergency expenditures and advances
- Debris disposal
- Assessing the fire damage and obtaining bids or estimates for repair of your home
- Preparation of plans for repairs and applying for and obtaining a building permit
- Hiring a contractor for the repairs
If you are without representation, all of these activities will be controlled by, or at least strongly influenced by, your insurance company, whose interests may conflict with yours.
Extensive Experience With Insurance, Construction, and Property Losses
Throughout my professional career, I have handled (among other litigation matters) insurance disputes and insurance lawsuits of all kinds, originally on behalf of insurers, more recently on behalf of homeowners/consumers. I’ve also handled construction disputes and construction lawsuits, involving general contractors, subcontractors, property owners, insurers and others. I now put this insurance and construction background and experience (and my own “hands on” experience in home remodeling) to good use in representing fire victims.
I have worked closely for many years with general contractors, architects, engineers and other construction professionals. I have acquired an understanding of residential construction and construction cost estimating—key ingredients in reaching a fair settlement of a fire claim.
At the Law Offices of Bruce C.F. McArthur, I provide you with a free initial consultation. During this initial consultation, I will ask you about the factual background of your particular fire (or water) loss. I will discuss with you the nature and amount of your homeowners insurance coverage, any problems you may be experiencing in dealing with your insurance company, and inquire about the particular concerns that prompted you to consult an attorney.
My goal is to help you obtain a full, fair and reasonable settlement from your insurance company.
Contact me today to learn more.
Law Offices of Bruce C.F. McArthur
1850 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 120
Walnut Creek, California 94596
Toll Free: 888-340-2270
Phone: 925-906-4775
Fax: 925-906-4776
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