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3Hotdogs

(13,808 posts) Sat Jun 27, 2020, 02:16 PM Jun 2020

Help. Ins. Adjuster problem. [View all]

House in my neighborhood burned down. In the process, house next door was damaged. Estimates go to about $27k. Insurance adjuster offered $7k.

This is in N.J.

Any thoughts?

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Help. Ins. Adjuster problem. [View all] 3Hotdogs Jun 2020 OP

Refuse the offer. TexasTowelie Jun 2020 #1

Get a lawyer. Hurricane Michael proved how Phoenix61 Jun 2020 #2

Which insurance co.? Is there a liability claim against the house that burned, or is it the... TreasonousBastard Jun 2020 #3

Find a way of justifying more than 27K. Have you truly claimed for everything you possibly could? Doodley Jun 2020 #4

If they keep giving you crap, tell them.... lastlib Jun 2020 #5

They always lowball initially to see if you'll take it. Canoe52 Jun 2020 #6

Ask him for his numbers justifying that offer. gibraltar72 Jun 2020 #7