For most restoration businesses, the bulk of their revenue comes from payouts from insurance carriers. Trying to secure payment from carriers can be frustrating. It’s not uncommon for the period between a job’s completion and payment to drag on for months. So what can restoration contractors do when they’re dealing with an insurance company that’s […]
Navigating dealing with carriers and getting paid can be one of the most difficult parts of being a restoration contractor. Fortunately, these challenges become more manageable when you understand the legal tools you have at your disposal and the right ways to use them. From the restoration industry legal experts at One Claim Solution, here’s […]
Some restorers find themselves avoiding appraisals altogether because they don’t fully understand them. But if you’re not using the appraisal process to your advantage, you may be leaving money on the table. From industry legal experts Josh Ehmke and Samantha McCreedy, here’s a further look into how restoration contractors can strategically use appraisals. What Are […]
Insurance legislation shapes the way restoration contractors can do their jobs. Many restorers are frustrated and dissatisfied with laws surrounding property insurance and restoration work. They’ve witnessed laws in Florida and Texas change to the detriment of restoration contractors and are worried about similar laws coming to their states. It’s easy to feel like you […]
One important legal tool for restoration contractors to use is Limited Power of Attorney. When your customers sign a Limited Power of Attorney document (LPOA), they give you the authority to act on their behalf. This can simplify and speed up restoration work. Here is what One Claim Solutions general counsel Josh Ehmke and paralegal […]
As a restoration contractor, using Direction to Pay can help you make sure that you receive payment for your work from a homeowner’s insurance carrier. But these arrangements have their limits and challenges. Here’s what Josh Ehmke, General Counsel at One Claim Solutions, had to say about Direction to Pay and when you can use […]