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Hurricane Damage

Our Hurricane Damage Attorneys Can Help You Deal With Your Property Insurance Claim

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Do I Need To File A Hurricane Damage Claim Right Away?

After your home has been damaged, the last thing on your mind may be filing a claim with your homeowner insurance company. This works for your benefit and ensures you have time to find your family a safe space in the event your home is damaged to the point it becomes uninhabitable.

 

After you've had time to get to safety and assess the damage you can start the process of filing a claim. In Florida, you have up to 2 years from the date of the incident to file an initial property damage claim.  

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For more information on the timing of filing your storm claim in the state of Florida, visit our blog article "How Soon Should I File A Storm Claim?"

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Contact one of our Florida Property Damage Attorneys today for assistance in filing a hurricane damage claim. 

Knowing Important
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Claim Deadlines

Florida property damage insurance claim law outlines the timeframes in which you can file a claim:

 

Initial/Reopened claim: within 2 years of the date of loss*.

 

Supplemental claim: within 3 years of the date of loss*.

 

*Date of loss is described as the date a hurricane, tornado, windstorm, or sever water event made landfall OR the date the significant weather-related event was verified by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration.

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Contact one of our Florida Property Damage Attorneys today for a free hurricane damage claim, or more information on important damage claim deadlines. 

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Understanding Your Obligations As The Homeowner

Homeowners Obligations: Filing your Florida property damage insurance claim begins with contacting your homeowner insurance provider and notifying them of an adverse event. They should advise you on what (if anything) is needed next.

 

There are a number of standard obligations to the insurance company that Florida homeowners may have to abide by after a property damage insurance claim has been filed:

  • Give prompt notice of the loss.

  • Protect the property from further damage, and make reasonable and necessary repairs to protect the property.

  • Keep an accurate record of repairs and expenses regarding the loss.

  • Prepare an inventory of damaged personal property with bills and receipts.

  • Notify the police and credit card companies in case of a loss by theft.

  • Show the damaged property.

  • Provide records and documents.

  • Submit to an examination under oath.

  • Send sworn proof of loss within 60 days of request.

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Contact one of our Florida Property Damage Attorneys for a free hurricane damage claim.  

Understanding Your Insurance Company's Obligations To Claim

Insurance Company Obligations: Your Florida homeowners insurance provider is under much less obligation to you.

 

Per Florida law, your insurance company is only obligated to:

  • Respond to communications from you within 14 days of receipt (Florida Statutes Chapter 627, Section 70131).

  • Pay or deny your claim within 90 days of receiving notice of your claim, unless there are factors beyond their control.

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Contact one of our Florida Property Damage Attorneys for more information on a free hurricane damage claim.  

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When Should I Hire A Property Damage Attorney?

If you've been a homeowner in Florida for any length of time, chances are you already have, or will need to file a homeowners insurance claim at some point. One important question when it comes to filing a homeowners insurance claim is "When do I hire a lawyer for an insurance claim?"

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If your home has been damaged and you need to file a homeowners insurance claim in Florida, we suggest contacting an insurance claim attorney, before you ever contact your homeowners insurance provider. A seasoned insurance claim attorney can help you through the homeowners insurance claims process and ensure you provide the right information to your insurance provider. Not providing enough, or providing too much information, can sometimes hurt your insurance claim. A knowledgeable Florida Property Damage Or Insurance claim attorney understands the insurance industry's jargon, and their bottom line. Hiring an insurance claim attorney to file your homeowner insurance claim ensures your claim is submitted with your best interest and outcome in mind.

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Hire An Insurance Claims Attorney After You File Your Claim
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If you've already filed a homeowners insurance claim in Florida and you're contemplating hiring an insurance claim attorney, better late than never is the proper adage to apply. If you feel your claim was either denied unfairly, paid less than it should have, or is hung up in the process, a Florida insurance claim attorney can advocate on your behalf with your insurance provider.

 

Florida Property Damage Attorneys has over 25-years experience as Insurance Claims Attorneys in Florida. We have assisted countless Florida homeowners in processing, and sometimes litigating, their insurance claims. We will review your homeowners insurance claim for free to determine the best next steps for your case. Call us today to schedule your no-cost, no-obligation consultation at 850-788-7272.

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