(Newswire.net — October 29, 2013) —
Representation – If you are seeking a settlement from an insurance company you can hire a lawyer. However, there are few other sources one can turn to. A public adjuster is one of those sources. Most of these professionals receive a percentage of a settlement for fees.
Damage Appraisal – Your adjuster will make an accurate estimate of all damages that you have incurred. This can be highly beneficial because you may not be aware of some of the damages. A good adjuster may uncover things that can drastically increase the amount of your claim.
Investigating Your Claim – Creating an estimate for damages can entail a great deal of work. For example, the adjuster may need to investigate more than one source. This can take up a lot of time and resources.
Documentation – A good claims adjuster takes care of tasks like documenting claims. Without proper documentation your claim may not be valid and one must not only submit evidence but it must be backed up with proof. This can make the difference between receiving just compensation or nothing.
Joe Barone a New Jersey resident stated, “ We were hit pretty hard by the storm, we used a public adjuster and they couldn’t have been more helpful”.
Negotiation – Insurance companies have many people working for them. This can give them a decided edge against you. Your adjuster contacts your insurance company’s adjuster for information. He or she has a great deal of experience in these matters and knows the ins and outs of the insurance business, and can let you know exactly what you can expect.
Reopening a Claim – Perhaps you have already received a settlement but you feel that it is insufficient because your damages are much greater than you realized. A qualified adjuster can renegotiate with insurance companies to get you additional money. This often happens when something comes to light that the insurance company (or you) was not aware of at the time of your settlement.
If you have suffered damages insurance companies are going to look out for their own interest, and this means giving you the smallest settlement possible. Public adjusters are one of the few sources that you can turn to for professional assistance. They are there to serve your needs and not your insurance company’s needs.