Common Types of Insurance Claims
Different types of losses have different considerations, strategies, and pitfalls. Select your type of claim below for a detailed guide.
Fire & Wildfire Losses
Total and partial fire losses, wildfire-specific considerations, smoke damage from structure fires, and urban wildfire contamination.
Smoke Damage & Contamination
Wildfire smoke vs urban wildfire smoke. Toxic contaminants like silica, arsenic, mercury, cadmium, lithium, and dioxins from burning PVC.
Water Leak Claims
Sudden vs gradual leaks, pipe bursts, appliance failures, roof leaks, and the long-term loss defense insurers use.
Mold Claims
When mold is covered as ensuing loss, mold limits, and common insurer tactics to deny mold-related water damage.
Vandalism Claims
Marijuana grow damage, graffiti, break-in damage, and documenting vandalism losses for your insurer.
Vehicle Impact Damage
Structural damage from vehicle collisions. Why you need a structural engineer and how framing damage is often underestimated.
Sewage Damage
Sewage backups, Category 3 water, health hazards, and specialized remediation requirements.
Flood Claims (NFIP/FEMA)
True flood damage is excluded under typical homeowner policies. How the National Flood Insurance Program works.
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