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Fire Damage Insurance Claim Help | Maximize Your Recovery with Panther Public Adjusting

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Struggling with a Fire Damage Insurance Claim? We’re Here to Help.

A house fire doesn’t just destroy property—it upends lives. Whether you’re in Florida, Massachusetts, New York, or anywhere along the East Coast, navigating a fire damage insurance claim can be overwhelming.

Insurance companies often delay, underpay, or dispute claims—especially those involving smoke, soot, and structural repairs. That’s where Panther Public Adjusting comes in. We represent policyholders from start to finish, fighting for the full payout you deserve.

 

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What Your Insurance Policy Should Cover After a Fire

Most homeowners’ policies include coverage for:

  • Structural fire damage (walls, framing, roofing, etc.)

  • Smoke and soot contamination (including HVAC, insulation, and contents)

  • Water damage from firefighting efforts

  • Odor remediation and cleaning

  • Lost contents – furniture, electronics, clothing, and appliances

  • Temporary living expenses – hotels, rentals, food, and travel

However, getting paid for all of it is far from guaranteed. Carriers often:

  • Downplay the scope of smoke damage

  • Undervalue personal contents

  • Delay payments or demand endless documentation

  • Blame “pre-existing conditions” or cosmetic damage

Why Fire Damage Claims Are Often Denied or Underpaid

Even when coverage seems clear, these common tactics work against policyholders:

  • Denial based on “pre-existing damage”

  • Refusal to recognize smoke or odor damage as serious

  • Disputes over cause/origin

  • Delays in mitigation that insurers use to reduce liability

At Panther PA, we document every detail, ensuring your fire damage insurance claim accounts for all physical, environmental, and financial impacts.

 

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Region-Specific Fire Damage Claim Challenges

Florida:

High humidity + delayed mitigation = extensive mold/smoke damage. We often see denials for long-term odor and cleanup costs.

New York & New Jersey:

Row homes and brownstones lead to complex multi-unit claims. We ensure full apportionment of damage across properties.

Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut:

Older homes with plaster walls and old wiring suffer deep, underestimated structural damage. We push for full cleanup and repair.

Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine:

Wood stove and space heater fires lead to blame-shifting. We counter insurer arguments with strong documentation and expert reporting.

 

What to Do After a House Fire: A Step-by-Step Guide

How Panther PA Maximizes Your Fire & Smoke Claim

1. Immediate Response & Full Damage Documentation

We arrive quickly to document everything: structure, contents, smoke spread, and hidden damage.

2. Advanced Damage Analysis

We help with HVAC smoke testing, soot tracking, structural inspections, and odor evaluation.

3. Contents Recovery & Loss of Use Documentation

Our team walks you room-by-room to reconstruct lost contents. We ensure living expense coverage is maximized.

4. Policy Review & Aggressive Negotiation

We identify hidden coverage, enforce deadlines, and challenge undervalued estimates.

5. Multi-State Representation

We serve clients throughout:
FL, NY, NJ, MA, RI, CT, VT, NH, ME, NC, SC, TX

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Fire Claim Success Stories

🏠 Parrish, FL:

Within 60 days, Panther PA secured policy limits across all coverages for a homeowner who called us while the fire was still smoldering.

🏢 Queens, NY:

After an electrical fire gutted a condo, we recovered over $100,000 in additional funds, including full code upgrades under Ordinance & Law.

🪑 Wimauma, FL:

A renter’s initial contents list totaled $12,000. After calling Panther, we recovered $40,000 through detailed inventory reconstruction.

Don’t Navigate Your Fire Damage Insurance Claim Alone

Insurers are incentivized to pay less. We’re incentivized to fight for more. From the moment you call us, Panther Public Adjusting brings:

  • Expert-level building knowledge

  • Deep policy interpretation

  • Fire and smoke claim strategy

  • Forensic inspection and documentation

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FAQs About Fire and Smoke Claims

Absolutely. Fire claims are complex, and your insurer won’t point out everything you’re owed. We will.

 

 

Yes. Smoke can travel through vents, insulation, and wall cavities, affecting parts of the home that weren’t visibly burned.

 

 

Usually yes, under Loss of Use. We ensure it’s included — and extended if needed.

 

 

We will work with forensic experts to establish cause and eliminate insurer excuses.

 

 

We help recreate inventory, use receipts, photos, and even purchase history to recover full value.

Schedule Your Free Claim Review!

Did you know that over 70% of insurance claims are underpaid or denied?

At Panther Public Adjusting, we’ve recovered over $57 Million for policyholders like you. Let us help you get the payout you deserve—and you don’t pay us a dime until we win!

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Did you know that over 70% of insurance claims are underpaid or denied?

At Panther Public Adjusting, we’ve recovered over $57 Million for policyholders like you. Let us help you get the payout you deserve—and you don’t pay us a dime until we win!

Choose a date and time for the call. Available Sunday - Thursday from 9 am to 7 pm, Friday till 2 pm.

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