Tag Archives: Broward County Property Insurance Lawyers
Florida Property Insurance Watch: Appeals Court Issues Instructive Opinion in Statute of Limitations Case
The statute of limitations is a critically important issue in any legal case. The last thing any plaintiff wants is to lose out on their legal rights, simply because their claim was not filed in time. This often comes up in Florida property insurance claims. Notably, the statute of limitations can sometimes be difficult… Read More »
Did Your Florida Home Sustain Windstorm or Hurricane Damage? You Need to Act Quickly
Hurricanes, tropical storms, and severe thunderstorms cause a tremendous amount of property damage in the state of Florida. Indeed, in the year 2016, the state of Florida sustained nearly $1.5 billion in total losses due to hurricanes alone. Under Florida law, property owners have limited time to bring legal action in relation to hurricane… Read More »
Five Property Insurance Claims Tips
Disaster strikes and you are left with considerable property damage. It is a situation that no Floridian wants to deal with, but at least you have insurance. Your losses are covered, right? Unfortunately, it is not always that easy. In far too many cases, homeowners have a hard time recovering fair compensation for their… Read More »
Is Foundation Damage Covered By Your Florida Homeowners Insurance Policy?
Problems with the foundation are among the most unnerving issues for any homeowner. Not only is the foundation critically important for the structural integrity of a building, but foundation problems are typically well-hidden, difficult to diagnose and expense to repair. Encountering any type of problem can be highly frustrating and confusing for a homeowner…. Read More »
Florida Property Insurance: Vacancy Exclusions
Did you know that if you own a home in Florida, and no one is currently living on the premises, your property insurance policy may no longer provide coverage? Indeed, many standard homeowner’s insurance policies expressly exclude coverage for vacant or unoccupied homes. The primary reason for this is because the insurance companies believe… Read More »
What Happens When Your Insurance Company Becomes Insolvent?
You have the fair and reasonable expectation that when your property is damaged, your insurance company will be able to pay your claim. However, in some cases, that quite literally becomes impossible. While this is rare, it is an issue that needs to be considered, especially when you enter into litigation against an insurer,… Read More »
Smoke Damages Claims
Home fires remain a serious problem in the United States. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, more than 1.2 million fires occur throughout the country each year, resulting in approximately $11 billion worth of damage. Fire damage can come in many different forms. A structure does not need to be burnt to be damaged… Read More »
Is Your Insurance Company Stalling?
Was your property recently damaged? If so, you no doubt want to get your insurance claim resolved so that you can move on with your life. Unfortunately, all too often, the insurance claims process seems to drag on forever. This can be confusing and overwhelming for homeowners. Indeed, there are few things more frustrating… Read More »
Florida Property Insurance Claims: The Duty to Cooperate
The vast majority of property insurance policies contain a cooperation clause. Essentially, this provision will detail your contractual and legal obligations to cooperate with any investigation into your claim that is being conducted by the insurance company. Policyholders must take the time to understand their respective policy’s cooperation clause. Further, it is critically important… Read More »
Florida Property Insurance Claims: What You Need to Know About Proof of Loss
When you file a property damage claim, you want to be paid out as soon as possible so that you can get started making repairs. However, in some cases, there may be a delay. You may receive a proof of loss request from your insurance company before any settlement offer is made. If you… Read More »