Your insurance may cover hurricane flood damage, such as flood damage from Hurricane Ian. However, our firm will have to look into it. Flood damage is a policy separate from homeowners and hurricane insurance policies. One of our lawyers can check if you have an insurance policy with flood damage coverage. Your lawyer can also …
Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Hurricane Damage Claims?
Whether or not your homeowner’s insurance will cover hurricane damage claims depends on the policy you purchased. Homeowner’s insurance covers some hurricane damage claims in Florida. Basic homeowner’s coverage will help you in the case of wind damage caused by hurricanes. However, it might not cover other hurricane damage such as flooding. Our Florida property …
How to File a Hurricane Ian Property Damage Claim
If Hurricane Ian has hit your property, you may no longer have a home or other property due to the intense flooding and winds. This can be devastating and costly, but the first thing you should do to recover compensation is to file a property damage claim. Our Hurricane Ian property damage lawyers at Ged …
Does Car Insurance Cover Hurricane Damage?
Your car insurance may cover hurricane damage, but it depends on your policy. How do I Know if My Car Insurance Covers My Damage? Florida Statutes § 627.7407 requires all Floridians to have a minimum of $10,000 in personal injury protection, often called PIP, and $10,000 in property damage liability coverage. It is important to …
How to File a Property Damage Claim
It is critical that you know how to file a property damage claim properly, because insurance companies may try to deny or underpay your claim. Hiring a lawyer may be the surest way to file your property damage claim properly. Filing a claim generally involves documenting your damages. You’ll also need to contact the insurance …
Four Reasons Why Insurance Companies Deny Fire Claims
Insurance companies may deny fire claims because: They say that the insurance coverage you’re relying on doesn’t apply to the fire damage. They claim that you, or someone else, set the fire intentionally. They claim that the damages you’re seeking coverage for were not caused by this specific fire. They claim that defective design of …
My Water Damage Claim Was Denied: Now What?
It can be frustrating when you receive a water claim damage denial. As a homeowner, you believe you are doing the right thing, protecting your home by purchasing a homeowners insurance policy. You feel like this is a contract, you pay a monthly amount, and the company will protect you if anything goes wrong. You …
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Water Damage from Leaking Windows?
Recently, you discovered that water has been leaking in an upstairs window. It has caused some severe damage to the sill, the wall, and the floor underneath. You might be asking yourself, “Does homeowners insurance cover water damage from leaking windows?” The answer depends a lot on your coverage. If you file a claim and …
Florida Commercial Building Hurricane Claim Lawyer
Skilled in resolving commercial building hurricane claims If you own a commercial building that is damaged by a recent Florida hurricane, you may be wondering what rights you have under your insurance policy. Your business may suffer if it takes weeks to repair the damage’ what are your options? At GED Lawyers, LLP, our Florida …