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Collecting underpaid insurance claims

I am looking for a resource to assist me with collecting underpaid insurance claims for storm damage. I have well over $900k that is unpaid. I am Ohio.

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Jul 7, 2020

Leveraging mechanics lien rights is probably one of the most powerful ways to make sure payment gets made on your project. And, to be sure, mechanics lien rights are available even if someone other than the owner will be paying for the work. More on how lien claims work, here: How Do Mechanics Liens Work? 17 Ways a Lien Gets You Paid. Leveraging lien rights doesn't necessarily mean jumping into a lien filing, though. One common early step is to send an invoice reminder. That brings the debt to the recipient's attention - and they'll have to decide to either pay it, dispute it, or continue ignoring you. Taking things a step further and sending a Notice of Intent to Lien can be useful, too. Sending a lien threat to the homeowner and to the insurance company will let them know you're serious about being paid and willing to do what it takes to make sure that happens. And, by sending it to the owner, that can put additional pressure on the insurer to pay what's owed since the owner won't be happy. Finally, filing a mechanics lien or pursuing other options - like legal claims or sending the debt to collections - could be options, too. For more on Ohio liens: (1) Ohio Mechanics Lien Guide and FAQs; and (2) How to File an Ohio Mechanics Lien – A Step by Step Guide to Get You Paid.

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Jul 15, 2020

My firm is licensed and bonded to collect in Ohio so if you still have not been paid, send me an email at srauch@rauchmilliken.com for a free quote and I'd be glad to assist. Best regards, Steve

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