Purchasing a newly constructed home is a big financial decision. One likely reason you may decide to purchase a new home is the expectation that it will have no major problems or defects. To help promote new home construction, the Louisiana New Home Warranty Act (“NHWA”) was passed into law. The purpose of this law is to provide mandatory...
Experiencing a natural disaster like a hurricane is scary. However, when the hurricane causes a disaster in your home, the experience can be devastating. After a hurricane, you may be overwhelmed by endless questions about how to move forward. You may wonder how to deal with an insurance adjuster to ensure you receive sufficient payment for your losses. Steps...
A house fire can be a devastating experience for a homeowner, and dealing with an insurance adjuster in the aftermath can only make matters worse. Though it can be a complicated process, you don’t have to go through it on your own. If you or a loved one has been affected by a house fire, know you are not...
Are you waiting to hear back regarding an insurance claim you filed in Texas? If so, you might be wondering what you need to do next. The lawyers at Johns Law Group understand that this can be a complicated process to navigate on your own. Read on to find out more about the insurance claims settlement process in Texas...
Since you’re here, you may be involved in an insurance dispute. Perhaps you’ve diligently paid insurance premiums for years. Now you’ve suffered a natural disaster or accident, and your insurance company refuses to pay. If this describes your case, you need an insurance litigation attorney to help with your insurance dispute. Our Louisiana insurance lawyers represent clients who have...
When you have a fire at your Louisiana home or business, it can turn your world upside down. Not only do you have to worry about what you lost, but you might be displaced until the damage can be remediated and repaired. A fire insurance claim provides the resources you need to restore order to your life. If your...
When a hurricane damages a roof, it is considered an act of God or a force of nature. As a result, the homeowner’s insurance usually covers the damage. The claim does not process automatically. Nor is there an automatic appeal if the insurance company denies your claim. Be proactive in both stages by filing an insurance claim accurately and...
2020 presented multiple unprecedented challenges for all Americans. Hurricane Laura hit the residents of southwest Louisiana with fearsome strength, causing massive destruction. Thousands of businesses were destroyed and damaged by the severe winds and relentless flooding. If your business closed due to Hurricane Laura, contact the qualified attorneys at Johns Law Group to discuss your options and review your...
In Texas, insurance companies owe a wide range of duties to their policyholders aimed at ensuring claims are promptly adjusted and settled in a fair manner. An insurance company that breaches these duties can be liable to the policyholder for additional damages, penalties, and attorney’s fees beyond what is owed under the insurance policy. The reason insurance companies are...
You have signed a contract to buy your home. At closing, you are instructed to sign a waiver of redhibition. Most often, your realtor will explain that this means you are buying the property “as is.” This is not necessarily the case. As discussed below, sometimes a waiver of redhibition can be overcome. As a default, in Louisiana a...