Hurricane Ian changed the landscape in Florida and the insurance industry. Most of us had never experienced damage like Ian and we now recognize the importance of having a reputable insurance company to be there in our times of need.
It’s been a year since Ian and according to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation thousands of claims have still not been paid.
Hurricane damage is not always visible right away, especially if you are a seasonal resident. Sometimes It can take a few years for damage to even appear. Roof damage can be one of those damages that can go undetected and be a costly claim. For those who have not made claims for Ian damage, you have one year left to file your Ian claim.
Recent changes to Florida Statues make it even harder for property owners to make claims and hold the insurance companies to their commitment under the policy that you paid for.
Under the new Florida Statues, promulgated in favor of the insurance companies, you now have just one year from the date a hurricane makes landfall to give notice of the claim to the insurance company. That means the clock is ticking for you to identify all Idalia damage to your property.
Additionally, as of January 2023, if your insurance company denies or lowballs the payout on your claim and you are forced to sue them to honor the contractual agreement under your policy, your attorney fees incurred will now come out of your pocket. This means your insurance company can deny your claim or underpay, and unless you prevail, the attorney fees will now come out of the homeowner’s pocket. This makes filing any claim against an insurance company potentially costly.
In general, when insurance laws change, they rarely benefit the homeowner and are most often in favor of the insurance companies. That’s why if you need to file a property damage claim or pursue your carrier, it is important to have a property damage expert on your side, like attorney Mordechai Breier of The Consumer Law Office (CLO).
CLO – Helping to Resolve Property Damage Claims & Disputes in Your Favor!
If your property was damaged during a tropical storm, hurricane, or other severe weather event or if you have hail damage, roof damage, pipe burst, plumbing or water damage, mold, smoke-fire damage, lightning, theft, vandalism, or construction defects let the Property Damage Attorneys at CLO, help you receive the maximum property damage compensation you are entitled to under your insurance policy.
Contact Mordechai Breier of CLO Today 305-940-0924 for a FREE Comprehensive Property Damage assessment and consultation.
Your insurance company hires experts to protect their interests; your representation should be no different.
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