Fighting for Victims of Fire and Smoke Damage in Southern California
If your home or apartment has been damaged or destroyed by fire or smoke, having a committed insurance lawyer fighting at your side can make all the difference in recovering amounts you are entitled under your homeowner's or renter's policy.
For years, you have kept your part of the bargain, paying your insurance premiums in the event of just such a disaster. Now, at the moment when you need your insurance company to help the most, you find that they are fighting with you and adding stress to an already stressful time.
At the Law Offices of Ari Moss, you do not have to fight this battle alone. Call 310-982-2984 or contact me online to schedule a free initial consultation with an attorney who will stand with you at every step of the claim litigation process.
Recovering After Smoke and Fire Damage
Residential fires often have devastating effects. Your home may be destroyed, or its value significantly reduced, along with your possessions and treasured memories. You have nowhere to live. More than just a loss of material items, a fire can turn your emotional, physical and financial life upside-down.
Beyond the immediate physical damage, fires can create a dangerous, toxic environment. Asbestos and other chemicals are disturbed and released into the air. Smoke seeps into the insulation and soft furniture, and this contamination cannot simply be wiped away. Fire victims often suffer from breathing problems, asthma attacks, headaches, stress and eye irritation as a result.
Your homeowner's or renter's insurance should cover these expenses:
- Damage to the structure
- Damage to your personal possessions
- Bodily injuries and resultant illnesses
- Living expenses that put you in living situation of like kind and quality that you are accustomed to
Unfortunately, insurance companies are notorious making the claims process as slow and difficult for policyholders as possible. They regularly underpay victims of fire damage. They may underestimate the cost of repair or replacement. They can make the claims process take an unreasonably long time and impose burdensome documentation requirements on you.
Fighting on Your Side
I will be your zealous advocate, fighting for a just and efficient outcome as we pursue your insurance claim. My primary goal is to take the burden off of you during an already stressful time and help you get back on your feet.
My job is to be place pressure on the insurance company, aggressively negotiating on your behalf and filing a lawsuit if necessary. I will work hard to obtain a fair award to cover the property damage, as well as the time and emotional cost of what you have suffered.
If your insurance company acted in bad faith in handling your claim, I can assist you in seeking all of the damages that are due to you.
Schedule a Free Initial Consultation
If you have suffered from fire and smoke damage in West Los Angeles or anywhere throughout Southern California, call 310-982-2984 or contact me online to schedule a free initial consultation. You will not pay any legal fees unless I recover for you.
My Los Angeles office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays, with meetings at other times and locations available by appointment. My firm is conveniently located just off the 405 Freeway, with ample street parking available.