Ylla|Gosney of Oklahoma City goes to work after tornadoes to take on unhelpful insurance providers when they try to limit or deny coverage to victims. We help homeowners and other property owners file claims backed with documentation of the full extent of damage to earn the maximum in recovery help possible. We also get aggressive on behalf of clients who have had their claims unfairly rejected. Contact us today to set up a free, no-obligation consultation to learn more.
Do I Need a Lawyer After Suffering Tornado Damage?
Not every tornado damage victim will need a lawyer to get fair treatment from insurers. If your damage isn’t major and your insurer seems to be providing what’s promised in your policy, an attorney may not be able to improve your outcome.
But when the damage is extensive and repairs or replacement will be much more expensive, it’s a good time to consult with a skilled Oklahoma City Tornado Damage Claims Lawyer.
Without a skilled lawyer safeguarding your claim, insurers can try these tactics and more to try to limit the support that’s paid out:
- Undervalue your damage
- Ignore some aspects of your damage
- Flatly deny your claim and provide you with nothing
- Delay a response so that you become desperate enough to accept any help
- Pay out more in support to another victim who has a lawyer while leaving you with less for the same level of damage
Your lawyer protects your claim and demands the maximum in support so you can repair your damage or get started on rebuilding a home or a business. Simply put, Ylla|Gosney Attorneys at Law can often secure much more for tornado damage compensation for policyholders than they could win for themselves.
Oklahoma City Tornado Dangers
The Oklahoman confirms that Oklahoma continues to be one of the most dangerous states for tornadoes. They report on data from the National Weather Service that shows Oklahoma suffered 152 tornadoes in 2024. That’s the most ever recorded in a year. The 2024 twisters caused at least 137 injuries, 8 tragic fatalities, and millions of dollars in damages.
The Oklahoman also confirms that Oklahoma recorded the third most tornadoes over a 10-year period of all the states. That was from data collected between 1997 and 2021. Oklahoma City is usually the recipient of too many tornadoes each year. KOCO-TV reported that in November of 2024, at least 3 tornadoes touched down in the city.
Living in “Tornado Alley” leaves residents at almost constant risk of a devastating storm. In the worst cases, victims can be injured or lose their lives. Many survive their encounter, only to have their homes damaged or destroyed and unlivable without repairs. Business owners can lose their offices or worksites, leaving them unable to earn a living and offer work to their employees.
Oklahoma City residents pay their insurance premiums to be able to count on help in the aftermath of major storms. Unfortunately, many victims are made to wait to start the process of rebuilding their lives due to unhelpful insurance practices.
How Can an Oklahoma City Lawyer Get Me More For My Tornado Damage Claim?
Insurers protect their profits after a storm by rejecting the damage claims they can and by undervaluing the damage they do cover.
Insurance adjusters can show up to your property without the skills needed to catch every damage that’s present. They may use old estimates from contractors for repairs that have gone up substantially since their company last gathered data. They may also feel pressure to purposely undervalue the devastation to your home.
They hope you’ll accept a “lowball” settlement offer so they can pocket some of the money that was promised to you in your homeowners policy or commercial property insurance coverage.
These are just a few of the ways your Tornado Damage Lawyer helps you fight back against insurance tactics used after a disaster:
- We inspect the tornado damage ourselves to determine the real cost of repairing your property
- We call out insurance adjusters when their damage estimates are too low
- We help you reject “lowball” settlement offers that won’t cover all of your damages and help you demand more
- We take action when insurance companies purposely delay a response to a tornado victim who may be left homeless or without a way to earn a living
- We use our experience at the negotiating table to demand the maximum compensation for our clients
- Will can help you file an appeal or a lawsuit if your claim is rejected unfairly
The Types of Tornado Damage Claims We Help Victims Win
Tornados can flatten homes and businesses with ease, leaving no doubt about the true extent of damage. But other damages that might not be immediately visible can develop over time. This can include mold and mildew damage that can threaten a family’s health, even after repairs have been made.
Victims can be left in a vulnerable spot as they desire to return their families to their homes as soon as possible. They can accept an insurance company’s word on damages and repairs and enter an unsafe home.
Ylla|Gosney attorneys help Oklahoma City tornado victims file claims that don’t leave out any of the hardships families face. These are just a few of the important damages that must factor into the totals on any tornado settlement checks:
- Cost of rebuilding your home
- Cost to repair your home (etc., roofs, siding, and windows)
- Cost to fully eradicate mold and other harmful substances left behind
- Cost to replace possessions and keepsakes
- Cost to repair offices and retail locations
- Costs to repair or replace vehicles
- Cost to repair yards and landscaping
- Cost for lodging while you can’t live in your home.
After a major storm tears across Oklahoma City, insurers may spend more time trying to limit or deny claims than actually helping victims rebuild their lives. That’s when Ylla|Gosney Attorneys at Law steps in to force insurance providers to act quickly and to provide what’s actually needed to fix tornado damage safely and effectively.
Contact an Oklahoma City Tornado Damage Insurance Claims Lawyer
If you have major damage and are worried about getting full support when you file your tornado claim, contact Ylla|Gosney for a free case consultation. You should also speak to an Oklahoma City Denied or Undervalued Tornado Damage Claims Lawyer if you’ve been underpaid for your damages or if your claim has already been unfairly rejected.
If you feel our attorneys can help you earn more for your tornado damage, you won’t need to worry about finding the money to pay a lawyer. We don’t get paid unless we win your case against the insurance company. Then our fee is paid out of the compensation an insurer is forced to pay you.
