Tag Archives: Florida Insurance Disputes Attorneys
Roof Damage Claims in Florida
Florida property owners are at particularly high risk for roof damage. Hurricanes, along with other strong storms and hail, can do serious damage to a roof. Property owners deserve a fair settlement for their covered roof damage. Unfortunately, insurance companies all too often deny legitimate claims. Assessing Your Roof Damage You need to assess… Read More »
The Insurance Company is Delaying My Claim
In Florida, insurance companies have a legal obligation to handle all claims in ‘good faith’. As the standard Florida jury instructions put it, the insurance company must treat your case ‘fairly and with honesty’. One of the primary tenets of good faith is the avoidance of unreasonable delays. Essentially, the company cannot just stick… Read More »
Was Your Florida Leak Damage Claim Denied As ‘Long Term Damage’?
Your property insurance policy will usually cover damage caused by a leak. But, some Florida property owners find their claim denied as ‘long term damage’. Damage caused by a long term leak is often excluded in many homeowner’s insurance policies. This is because homeowners should take reasonable actions to prevent leaks from getting worse…. Read More »
Property Insurance Claims: Ensuing Loss
Most property insurance policies have provisions that exclude coverage for certain types of damage. Sometimes, however, an excluded type of damage leads to or creates losses that are covered. If so, those additional losses may in fact be covered under your insurance policy’s ensuing loss provisions. So even if your property damage was excluded… Read More »