Bringing together a wealth of experience, the attorneys and staff of Leeuw Oberlies & Campbell provide a wide range of legal services to insurers, businesses, organizations, and individuals with a commitment to quality, service, and results. Our size gives us the agility to respond quickly to client needs and court requirements. The success of our practice is best measured by our clients’ satisfaction. At Leeuw Oberlies & Campbell, we earn our clients’ confidence and develop lasting relationships through our dedication to positive outcomes.
In a January 28, 2008 article published on MSN Money, Marilyn Lewis reports, "Across the U.S., homeowners are searching for ways to escape from mortgages they can't pay--or don't want to. A few are turning to arson, but it's too soon to turn anecdotes into meaningful statistics." The article suggests the insurance industry might see an increase in the number of arsons associated with an increase in the number of residential foreclosures. Click to read Ms. Lewis' article, "Broke Homeowners Linked to Arsons."
Fortune senior writer Jon Birger similarly reports in a January 10, 2008 article published on CNNMoney.com, "With the national foreclosure rate zooming and the real estate market in a two-year funk, the insurance industry fears more homeowners will see arson as a way out of their financial woes." According to the article, several sources have already seen an increase in the number of questionable fires. Click to read Mr. Birger's article: "Will Foreclosures Spark an Arson Boom?"
The attorneys of Leeuw Oberlies & Campbell, P.C. are experienced in helping insurance companies in Indiana handle all aspects of claims involving arson and fraud. We provide advice on conducting good faith investigations into these claims, as well as coverage opinions. We also represent insurers in state and federal courts in the defense of their coverage decisions. If you are an insurer facing a questionable claim, we can help.
