Tag Archives: Florida Property Insurance Disputes
Florida Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Homeowners in Water Damage Case
On September 20, 2017, in the case of the Milhomme v. Tower Hill Signature Insurance Company, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal reversed a lower court decision in a property damage insurance dispute. Originally, the lower court ruled in favor of the insurance company. This case centered around a dispute over water damage sustained… Read More »
Florida Property Insurance Disputes: What is an Umpire?
Imagine that your Broward County home suffered serious damage in a midsummer thunderstorm, which is certainly not an uncommon occurrence in South Florida. Fortunately, you have property insurance. Even better, your damage is covered under the terms of the policy. However, this still leaves open a very important question: How much does the insurance… Read More »
Property Insurance Disputes: Matching
Imagine that big storm comes rolling through your property, causing considerable damage to your roof or the siding on your home. While the storm did not cause a total loss, the damage is substantial, and you will need to make a property insurance claim to obtain fair compensation for your losses. This leads to… Read More »
Three Things You Should Know About Water Damage and Insurance Claims
Did your home or business suffer major water damage? If so, you are not alone. Water damage is one of the most common reasons why people file property insurance claims. In fact, the Insurance Journal reports that 30 percent of all homeowner claims filed between 2009 and 2015 were due to water damage. About… Read More »
Was Your Property Damaged? Five Tips All Policyholders Need to Know
Has your property sustained damage? If so, these are five tips that you should keep in mind as a policyholder in Florida. You Must Give Prompt Notice Your property insurance policy puts obligations on you as a policyholder. For example, you are required to keep up with your payments in order to keep your… Read More »
I Don’t Have Any Receipts, Can I Still Make a Property Insurance Claim?
Property insurance disputes arise for many different reasons. In some cases, there may be a disagreement over whether a particular type of property damage is covered at all. In other cases, it may be clear that the damage is covered, but there may be a sharp dispute over the value of the losses. In… Read More »