Richmond, VA asked in Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for Virginia

Q: My neighbor house caught on fire and the fire also damaged my house, who suppose to pay.

At the time of the fire, i didnt have homeowner insurance on my house and the insurance company refuses to pay for the damage of my house isnt it there responsibility to pay

1 Lawyer Answer
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
Answered
  • Insurance Claims Lawyer
  • Little Neck, NY

A: A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. To offer a meaningful response, one would need to see the policy and its scope of coverage. You could look into the cost of a brief consult with an attorney to outline your most cost-effective options. If there are any reports issued in connection with the fire response or investigation, those could be helpful in your consult. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

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