Legal steps to take after a housefire

If you've suffered a housefire, it can be hard to know what to do next. Attorney Joel Ready of Cornerstone Law Firm discusses five things you should know, including being wary of public adjusters asking you to sign something quickly, on site, as well as making sure to document your expenses, and how to handle the insurance claim that follows. Attorney Ready also discusses whether to pay your mortgage when your house has been damaged or destroyed in the fire.
Housefires are often covered by several forms of insurance, and you can pursue these claims in due time. The first and most important part of building an insurance claim is getting medical treatment for your family's injuries and ensuring that you pursue maximum physical recovery. In addition, documenting burns or other injuries with photos and through medical records will build out your claim for the future.
Cornerstone Law Firm is just 15 minutes outside of Reading, Pennsylvania, but we work all over Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey. If you have questions, call us at 610-926-7875, or visit us at cornerstonelaw.us to learn more.
Cornerstone Law Firm, LLC
8500 Allentown Pike, Suite 3
Blandon, PA 19510