When a commercial property suffers damage, the consequences can extend far beyond the physical structure. Business operations may be interrupted, tenants may be displaced, inventory can be destroyed, and revenue may be lost for weeks or months. While commercial insurance policies are intended to provide financial protection after a loss, many business owners encounter significant challenges when attempting to recover the full benefits owed under their policies.
At Ketry Law Firm, LLC, we represent commercial property owners, business owners, landlords, investors, condominium associations, and property management companies throughout Louisiana in disputes against insurance companies. We help clients pursue fair payment for covered losses resulting from hurricanes, tornadoes, windstorms, fire, water damage, theft, vandalism, and other insured events.
Unlike residential claims, commercial property losses frequently involve multiple categories of coverage and substantial financial exposure.
A commercial claim may include:
Insurance companies often focus on individual portions of a claim while overlooking the broader financial impact on the business.
We handle claims involving a wide range of commercial properties, including:
Commercial properties can sustain significant losses from a variety of covered events.
For many businesses, the most significant loss occurs after the physical damage has been repaired.
Business interruption coverage may provide compensation for:
Calculating these losses often requires a detailed review of financial records, operating history, and future business projections.
Commercial insurance claims often involve disputes regarding both coverage and valuation.
Common issues include:
Because commercial claims frequently involve large losses, insurance companies may aggressively scrutinize every aspect of the claim.
Attorney George Ketry brings a unique combination of legal and insurance industry experience to commercial property claims. Before becoming an attorney, he spent years working as an insurance adjuster handling thousands of property losses.
This background provides insight into:
Understanding how insurance companies evaluate claims allows us to identify issues that may affect the value of a commercial loss.
Many commercial losses involve damages that are not immediately visible during the initial inspection.
Examples include:
A thorough evaluation is often necessary to identify the full scope of covered damage.
Ketry Law Firm assists commercial policyholders with:
Ketry Law Firm represents commercial property owners and businesses throughout Louisiana, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Covington, Slidell, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Houma, Metairie, and surrounding communities.
Whether your loss involves a small business, large commercial facility, apartment complex, retail center, or industrial property, we work to help policyholders pursue the insurance benefits available under their policies.
Ketry Law Firm, LLC
📞 504-648-7777
📧 george@ketrylaw.com
📍 19524 Highway 36, Covington, Louisiana 70433
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