Public Adjuster for Fire Damage: Roles & Responsibilities

Burned roof structure illustrating fire damage that a public adjuster can document for an insurance claim.

Experiencing fire damage to your property can be devastating and overwhelming and come completely out of nowhere. In tough situations like these, navigating complicated insurance claims and sketchy adjusters can make the process much harder. This is where a public adjuster comes into play. Public adjusters fight for you to receive a fair payout by insurance […]

Should I Hire a Public Adjuster or Lawyer

Residential kitchen interior shown in an article comparing help from a public adjuster and a lawyer.

When disaster strikes and it’s time to turn to insurance, there are a few ways to go about it. Since many home and insurance disaster companies notoriously lowball homeowners who face life-changing damages, many homeowners will hire a public adjuster or lawyer to help navigate the claims process. While both can help you with this […]

Navigating the Aftermath of a House Fire: Home Insurance Claims

Firefighter silhouetted against a burning building after a house fire, illustrating a home insurance claim.

California wildfires are known for being some of the most expansive, dangerous, and decimating natural disasters in the country. Over the last five years, the United States has experienced 344 significant fires that have caused billions of dollars in damage. California has the most wildfire damage in the country.As the smoke clears in Los Angeles […]

Does Smoke Damage the Items in My Home?

Smoke surrounding a property after a fire, illustrating potential smoke damage to household contents.

Fire can utterly destroy your property, leaving nothing but carnage and ash behind. If your home does survive a wildfire or housefire, it is unlikely you have made it completely out of the woods. The heat produced by the flames radiated and caused items around the fire to burn, crack or shatter, not to mention […]

Understanding Your Home Insurance: A Homeowner’s Guide to Coverage, Claims & Savings

Leafless tree beside a home illustrating weather-related property insurance considerations.

Research has found that about 1 in 5 California residents live in areas prone to flooding, 66% in areas at high risk for earthquakes, and 10% in areas at high risk for wildfires. Despite this, LendingTree found that 10.5% of California homeowners lack homeowners insurance. What happens if disaster strikes and your home isn’t insured? […]

Am I Getting Scammed by My Home Insurance? Here’s How to Tell

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So your home was broken into, your flat screen TV, electronics, cash and all of your heirloom jewelry was stolen. Thanks to receipts and recent valuations of your jewelry, you know exactly what everything was worth. You submitted this in your insurance claim. Your insurance company seems to think that the value of your items […]

How Earthquakes Can Cause Slab Leaks – What Every Homeowner Should Know

Standing water inside a home after flooding, illustrating water damage documented for a property insurance claim.

Introduction There are unfortunately a handful of risks for homeowners when a foundation leak earthquake hits. A slab leak is one of the most common but most hidden risks that can happen after a crisis such as an earthquake. Detecting the slab leak quickly and contacting an expert claims assistance is vital to your home, […]

What San Diego Property Owners Need to Know About Insurance Coverage

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Owning Property in San Diego Comes With Responsibility and Risk San Diego is one of the most desirable places to own property in the U.S.; from boasting beautiful weather and ocean access to booming real estate and strong rental demand.  It is smart to be aware that with ownership also comes risk and having the […]

Why You Need an Insurance Claims Consultant for Property Claims

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Why You Need an Insurance Claims Consultant for Property Claims Introduction Delays and low settlements are often common frustrations homeowners face after property damage. Having an insurance claims consultant is beneficial to streamline claims and maximize compensation for homeowners. At Property Claims Consultant (PCC), we believe every property owner deserves us by their side. Give […]

Damaged Property and How to Fix It: A Homeowner’s Guide

Damaged area inside a home shown in a guide to property damage and repairs.

Damaged Property and How to Fix It: A Homeowner’s Guide Damaged property can be caused by natural events, vandalism and lastly negligence, but can it be restored? Our Homeowner’s Guide will answer all your questions on how to fix damaged property. From assessing damage and filing claims to engaging with professionals and restoring your property, […]