Have you experienced difficulty with your insurance company's handling of a Hurricane Ike claim? Still waiting for a fair settlement? Don't be bullied into accepting less in settlement than the full value of your claim. The Hurricane Ike claims lawywers at Arnold & Itkin LLP can help you get the fair settlement you deserve for your Hurricane Ike insurance claim.

In September 2008, Hurricane Ike was the third most destructive hurricane to hit the United States and caused more than $24 billion dollars in damages. Hurricane Ike passed over the east end of Galveston Island, north up Galveston Bay, and along the east side of Houston causing more than $20 billion in damage from its storm surge, flooding, and high winds.

Hurricane Ike: Small hurricane stakes it's claim causing major damage

Hurricane Ike came ashore as a Category 2 hurricane. Even though it was not a major hurricane, it caused considerable damage leading to billions of dollars in hurricane damage insurance claims. The eye of Hurricane Ike passed over the eastern half of Galveston Island. The storm pushed a storm surge of water 12 to 16 feet high ahead of it. This water washed over the Galveston seawall and flooded the city.

Just east of Galveston, the Bolivar Peninsula juts out from the mainland. The peninsula was dotted with small beachfront houses and communities. The 17 foot storm surge, high winds, and torrential rain devastated the area. Some communities lost most of the houses and businesses in them, while most of the structures still standing were uninhabitable.

The eye of Hurricane Ike also passed through Houston. The high winds and flooding left power outages and considerable collateral damage in its wake. Some parts of Houston were without electricity for up to three weeks. Downtown Houston suffered shattered windows in many of the high-rise buildings, blanketing the streets with broken glass.

Rising Claims Results in 'Declining' of Hurricane Ike Claims

Hurricanes are big storms and can impact millions in their path. Even though Hurricane Ike came ashore at Galveston, many other towns up and down the coast of Texas and even inland were affected by heavy rains, high winds, tornadoes, and widespread flooding. Texas City, League City, and Beaumont also suffered devastating blows from the effects of Hurricane Ike.

Individuals and business suffered staggering losses from Hurricane Ike. As the number of Hurricane Ike insurance claims skyrocketed, insurance companies stalled on paying claims using many different tactics. Many insurance claims for Hurricane Ike damage were rejected. Some Hurricane Ike insurance claims were denied while others were offered partial settlements far below the value of the lost or damaged property. This left many with claims feeling like they were cheated and without options.  Fortunately, insurance customers are protected by law from the unfair tactics of greedy insurance companies.

Insurance Laws Require Fair Handling of Hurricane Ike Claims

Insurance laws in many states favor consumer rights when it comes to insurance claims, including claims made in the wake of Hurricane Ike. Insurance companies sometimes use deceptive, negligent, or aggressive practices when dealing with hurricane damage claims. Insurance companies may initially deny claims by arguing that they are from previous damage. In other cases, the insurance adjusters may underestimate the cost of repairs leaving you with huge bills to pay because of damage inflicted by Hurricane Ike. Texas insurance laws give you the right to challenge your insurance company’s response to your claim.

Contact a Hurricane Ike Claims Attorney

If you filed a Hurricane Ike claim and your insurance company has denied all or part of your claim, or offered you an unfair settlement, you owe it to yourself to fight for a fair settlement. The insurance attorneys at Arnold & Itkin LLP understand how to work with insurance companies to get your the fair settlement you deserve.

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