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# Franklin Property Claims: Highly experienced public adjusters work for you to get what you rightfully deserve on your insurance claim. 
## Posts
- [A Public Adjuster’s Guide To The First 30 Days After A Fire: Part I](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/a-public-adjusters-guide-to-the-first-30-days-after-a-fire/): Every homeowner’s policy has a clause in it that requires you to take steps to prevent additional damage to your dwelling.  This could mean boarding up broken windows and doors or tarping the roof where firemen have created a hole to vent the fire.  It is your responsibility and duty, not the insurance company’s, to mitigate any damage.  If you don’t do this your insurance carrier could refuse to pay for some of the interior damage that they believe was caused by the intrusion of rain that would not have occurred had you fulfilled your contractual duty and taken the necessary steps to prevent any more damage.  The good news is that your insurance company will reimburse you for this expense so hold onto any receipts to give to your adjuster (but make a copy first for your files).
- [Public Adjusters Guide For First 30 Days After A Fire: Part II](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/public-adjusters-guide-for-first-30-days-after-a-fire-part-ii/): Let’s dive into more of the items that need your attention in the first 30 days after a fire. While there are many important things that you need to be paying attention to, THE most important thing to do after meeting with the adjuster is to find some comfortable living arrangements for your family.
- [Part 5: When to Hire a Public Adjuster](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/part-5-when-to-hire-a-public-adjuster/): You have documented your damage, you have filed your claim, and you have received a settlement offer. But after looking at your contractor's estimates, you realize the insurance company’s check isn't even close to covering the repairs. This is the moment when many Nashville property owners feel helpless.
- [Part 4: Fighting the “Low-Ball” Settlement](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/part-4-fighting-the-low-ball-settlement/): It is an unfortunate reality in the insurance industry: after a large-scale disaster like the Nashville ice storm, insurance companies are flooded with claims and are trying to save money. To manage this influx, many carriers will send adjusters who try to settle claims quickly, often offering a "low-ball" figure that is significantly less than the actual cost of repairs.
- [Part 3: Don’t Forget Your “Stuff” – Maximizing Personal Property Coverage](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/part-3-dont-forget-your-stuff-maximizing-personal-property-coverage/): When a tree crushes your roof or a pipe bursts, it's easy to focus on the structure—the walls, the roof, the ceilings. But in a Nashville home, the items inside - your personal property, are often just as valuable as the house itself. Your homeowners' insurance policy includes Personal Property Coverage, but many Tennessee homeowners under-collect on this coverage because they fail to document it correctly.
- [Part 2: Tree Damage vs. Pipe Bursts – What’s Covered?](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/part-2-whats-covered/): It’s important to understand that not all damage caused by a storm is treated equally by insurance companies. The recent ice storm in Middle Tennessee has created a mix of perils—falling trees and frozen, burst pipes—each with its own, distinct insurance rules.
- [Part 1: After the Nashville Ice Storm: The First Steps to Protect Your Property and Claim](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/nashville-ice-storm-property-and-claim/): When the Nashville Ice Storm melts, the real work begins. The initial reaction for many Nashville homeowners is to call their insurance company immediately. While that is necessary, it is not the first thing you should do. As a public adjuster, my advice is to document first, protect second, and call third.
- [Maximize Your Claim: Cash Value vs Replacement Cost](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/maximize-your-claim-cash-value-vs-replacement-cost/): Navigating the complexities of insurance claims can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding the valuation methods insurers use to calculate settlements. Two terms that frequently arise in the property insurance world are "Actual Cash Value" (ACV) and "Replacement Cost Value" (RCV). Let's briefly delve into what each term means, the differences between them, and how they affect your insurance claim.  Keep in mind that some states allow other factors to determine what the RCV and the ACV of an item or structure is (Kentucky is an example) but I am going to go over with you what I normally run across in the claims I am involved in Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.
- [Early Insurance Payments After Loss: Your Rights Clarified](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/early-insurance-payments-after-loss-your-rights-clarified/): In the aftermath of a fire, it's essential to focus on recovery and rebuilding. Accepting early insurance payments from your insurance company is a legitimate, safe step towards that goal, providing you with necessary financial support without compromising your rights. Remember, you are not alone in this process, and there are resources and professional public adjusters who can help you navigate this challenging time. Accept the help you're entitled to and focus on moving forward, one step at a time.
- [Maury County Tornado Claims Help](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/maury-county-tornado-claims-help/): One of my business partners, Hank Stoppelbein, and I spent much of yesterday afternoon assessing the damage from the EF-3 Maury County Tornado that ripped through the Columbia, Tennessee, area last Wednesday night. Most of the damage was in the county's rural areas just east of town. It didn’t take long to figure out that many of the roads had been blocked by trees and made impassable as an immediate consequence of the storm. This obviously made it extremely difficult for first responders to get into the affected area and render assistance. It must have taken a Herculean effort to clear the roads, and county personnel, firemen, police, EMS, rescue personnel, and volunteers deserve everyone’s thanks and gratitude for the job they did that night and the days following. We’re not the Volunteer state for nothing.
- [Are Structural Engineers Really Independent?](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/are-structural-engineers-independent/): Prospect, Kentucky experienced an EF-0 or EF-1 tornado last week. Conor and I went up there to see for ourselves the extent of the damage. A couple of homes had their roofs blown off, and others received some damage from trees falling on them. Thankfully, no one was hurt.
- [Tornado Insurance Claims: A Guide to Maximizing Your Settlement](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/tornado-insurance-claims-a-guide-to-maximizing-your-settlement/): The path to recovery can seem daunting after a tornado has uprooted your life. Understanding how to navigate tornado insurance claims effectively is crucial for rebuilding. This guide aims to arm you with the essentials to give you peace of mind and maximize your claim settlement.
- [Competing Objectives When Filing A Claim](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/competing-objectives-when-filing-a-claim/): On the other hand, you are wanting the maximum settlement when filing a claim. After all, you paid all of premiums and you paid them on time, and you just want what you’re entitled to.... not a penny less and not a penny more. Right?

## Pages
- [Ice Storm Insurance Claim Guide](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/free-resources/nashville-ice-storm-insurance-claim-guide/): This guide is designed to walk you step-by-step through the insurance claim process following the recent Nashville ice storm. We recommend starting with Part 1 and following the sequence below.
- [Alabama Public Adjusters](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/our-services/areas-we-serve/alabama-public-adjusters-insurance-claim-appraisers/): Alabama currently lacks an Alabama public adjusters licensing system, unlike approximately 45 other states that regulate the profession. This raises an important question: How can Franklin Property Claims assist Alabama property owners in securing fair insurance settlements without traditional public adjuster credentials? The solution lies in a powerful yet underutilized provision already embedded in your insurance contract.
- [Georgia Public Adjusters](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/our-services/areas-we-serve/georgia-public-adjusters/): Georgia property owners facing insurance claim challenges after devastating disasters need experienced advocates who understand the complexities of property damage settlements. Known for its Southern hospitality, peach orchards, and historic antebellum architecture, Georgia's cherished properties and family homes deserve expert protection when catastrophe strikes. Franklin Property Claims has been championing property owner rights and securing optimal settlements for property damage claims throughout Georgia for over three decades.
- [Mississippi Public Adjusters](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/our-services/areas-we-serve/mississippi-public-adjusters/): As certified Mississippi public adjusters with extensive state authorization, we concentrate on property loss restoration claims, insurance policy disputes, and delivering superior settlements for property owners across Jackson, Gulfport, Biloxi, Hattiesburg, and municipalities throughout Mississippi.
- [Kentucky Public Adjusters](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/our-services/areas-we-serve/kentucky-public-adjusters/): As experienced Kentucky public adjusters with comprehensive state licensing, we specialize in property damage restoration claims, insurance coverage disputes, and achieving optimal settlements for property owners across Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Covington, and other communities throughout the state of Kentucky.
- [Areas We Serve](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/our-services/areas-we-serve/): We cover and serve claims in;
- [Tennessee Public Adjusters](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/our-services/areas-we-serve/tennessee-public-adjusters/): As licensed Tennessee public adjusters with over 30 years of experience, we specialize in property damage claims, insurance dispute resolution, and securing maximum settlements for policyholders throughout Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and all Tennessee communities.
- [Free Insurance Claim Resources & How To Guides](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/free-resources/): Free Resources Helpful, free resources that will assist you in navigating a large loss on your residential or commercial property.
- [Residential Insurance Claims Help](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/residential-insurance-claims/): We provide this free residential insurance claims service because it is the only way to determine whether you genuinely need external assistance for your claim. We believe that you shouldn't hire anyone unless it's necessary. By offering this "second opinion," we aim to empower you with all the information needed to decide if professional help is required for your residential insurance claim.
- [Maximizing Commercial Insurance Claim Settlements](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/commercial-insurance-claims/): Commercial Insurance Claims arise from disasters like fires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and hailstorms. Catastrophic events like burst pipes or collapsed roofs can severely impact your commercial operations and property. Our commercial public adjusting services are tailored to alleviate the stress of navigating the insurance claims process after such incidents. This lets you leverage your expertise to steer your business or institution toward full recovery.
- [About Us – Meet Our Experienced Team of Public Adjusters](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/about/): Originally from Charlotte, NC, Hank graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After moving to Nashville in 1985, he served as an Area Director with Young Life ( a non-denominational outreach to high school students) for about twelve years. Soon thereafter, he began his second career in property claims consulting and is now in his twenty-fifth year.
- [Home](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/): Various types of disasters, such as fires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, hail storms, and catastrophic events such as burst pipes or collapsed roofs, can wreak havoc on your commercial operations and property. As long-time commercial public adjusters, we help alleviate the stressful insurance claims process often following such incidents. Our handling of your commercial claim allows you to channel your expertise into steering your business or institution toward a complete recovery.
- [Our Services](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/our-services/): We have a long history of providing public adjuster services. All three of the partners have spent years to acquire the highly respected AIC and SPPA credentials. We use this knowledge to help policyholders navigate the often complex process of filing and negotiating a claim. AND, as part of our desire to help everyone, we would gladly review your policy for free so that anyone suffering a catastrophic loss can be fully aware of all the coverages and benefits that their policy provides them.
- [Contact A Public Adjuster](https://franklinpropertyclaims.com/contact-a-public-adjuster/): Feeling Overwhelmed?We Understand.Contact a Public Adjuster and start breathing easier today. 888-215-0893 info@franklinpropertyclaims.com Remember, we work on your behalf, not the insurance company's. How can we serve you today?
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