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News
Insurance
Deadline for Parkersburg Area Tornado Damage
Posted 15 May 2009
State and local
officials are alerting Parkersburg area residents that some insurance
policy contracts contain a requirement that any legal action must be
initiated within one year of the event that resulted in an insurance
claim -- such as last year’s tornado -- if a homeowner has a legal
dispute with his or her insurance company.
Attorney General Tom Miller, Insurance Commissioner Susan Voss, and
Butler County Attorney Greg Lievens advised homeowners to check their
policies and contact their insurance agents if they are in dispute with
their insurance company about paying for damages caused by the tornado,
and if they want to be sure not to lose their right to sue.
Some policies might have a 12-month deadline, and others might have a
24-month or other deadline for initiating any legal action, Voss said.
If a deadline is approaching, consumers may wish to contact an attorney
of their choice.
Consumers also may contact the Iowa Insurance Division at 515-281-5705
or 877-955-1212 (toll-free) if they have questions.
Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day), marks the one-year anniversary of the
Parkersburg area tornado that caused substantial residential and
commercial damage, injury, and loss of life. | | |
