How Hiring a Tennessee Sinkhole Damage Attorney Can Help You

Many of the residents here in Tennessee and people across the country, have been experiencing sinkhole damage because of large amounts of rainfall and constant flowing. Many residents have experienced damage to their homes, schools, and businesses and many people have turned to their insurance companies for help only to unfortunately find out that their insurance does not cover sinkhole damage to their property. This has left many people scared, confused, and not knowing what to do next. If the insurance company has denied your claim of sinkhole damage or failed to handle it properly, then you may want to seriously considering hiring a local Tennessee sinkhole damage attorney to hear your case. Here are some tips on how to do just that.

If you have had your property tested for sinkhole damage and it has been determined that you do have sinkhole activity, you may be entitled to compensation by your insurance company for your claim.
By now, you may be wondering what attorney can do about my sinkhole claim. Well, this is very good question. An attorney will go back and read the results from the report that the insurance company gave to you. If they feel that you have a valid claim, then may contact their own experts and specialists to re-exam your property, then they will help you to file an appeal about the denied insurance claim.

One of the experienced Tennessee sinkhole claim attorneys at the Higgins Firm will be able to make sure that your insurance company does not just pay the maximum amount on your home but also pays for the repairs to it as well. If the sinkhole damage to your property is extensive then an attorney can help make sure you are fairly compensated for the damages. They will also be able to help you find the best contactors to get the repairs completed properly.

Many of the residents of Tennessee may have lost close to or everything they have and may have suffered huge property losses as well as personal property damage. We at the Higgins Firm went through the recent flooding as well and we also experienced property damage. We know what many of you must be going through and we want to make sure you get the care and support you need and compensation you deserve. If you or a loved one has had damage due to a sinkhole, please contact one of our sinkhole damage attorneys right away. We will make sure you get what you deserve, for the damage that has been done.

Author Bio

Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.

Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.

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