More Insurers Being Sued After Hurricane Irma

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida. According to the Sun Sentinel, Hurricane Irma has resulted in increased lawsuits against insurers. Florida’s top 20 property insurers received 10,933 lawsuits between January 1 and March 31. The Sun Sentinel reports…

How to Pick a Contractor After Hurricane Irma

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida. It can be tough to live with a broken window or a damaged roof after a hurricane, but it is important to take the time to find the right contractor to fix your home to ensure long-lasting repairs. Unfortunately, in…

Five Signs Your Roof May Be Damaged

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida. Roof damage, when left unfixed, can lead to more costs down the line. In addition to being more-costly going forward, if you fail to address a leaky roof or make repairs when they are needed, your insurance company…

Unpaid Insurance Claims After Irma and Maria

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida. Many insurance claims remain unpaid after hurricanes Irma and Maria. According to the Palm Beach Post, approximately 50% of insurance claims remain unpaid or delayed after Irma in Florida. Homeowners have been forced…

7 Signs of Leaky Pipes and What to Do If Your Home Sustained Water Damage

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It’s easy to underestimate the destructive power of water, but even a small leak can cause severe damage if left unaddressed. Unfortunately, just because you have homeowner’s insurance doesn’t mean your policy will cover your losses. Whether…

Would a Wind Mitigation Inspection Reduce Your Homeowner's Insurance Premiums?

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If you own a home in Florida, then chances are your homeowner’s insurance payments take a sizeable bite out of your monthly budget. Although there are many potential ways to reduce your premiums, one of the most effective (and often overlooked)…

How Long Can Your Homeowner’s Insurance Company Delay Paying a Settled Claim?

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The costs of recovering from a hurricane, flood, fire, or other disaster will start accruing immediately after the incident. From emergency repairs to finding a temporary residence, there are a lot of expenses that you may have to cover out…

How Roof Repair Fraud Is Inflating Homeowner’s Insurance Rates in Florida

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It’s no secret that Florida has the highest homeowner’s insurance rates in the country. As we explained in a previous blog, premiums in Florida are 109-percent higher than the national average. Although our state’s vulnerability to hurricanes…

Now that the insurance company paid your Hurricane Irma Claim, were you paid the correct amount?

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Insurance companies are in the business of making money. The less they pay on your claim, the more money the insurance company saves. Even when the insurance company does the right thing, they often come up with the wrong result. Why? This happens…

Insurance Claims from Hurricane Irma Approach $3.9 Billion

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Homeowner’s insurance claims following Hurricane Irma have reached $3.85 billion, according to a report from Artemis. More than 600,000 claims have been filed, but only about 14 percent of those claims have been closed, with an average claim…

Will Your Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Rain Damage?

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It's no secret that Florida is prone to major hurricane damage, and much of that destruction is caused by torrential rain and flash floods. Even if your home has never been hit by a major flood, rain can degrade your roof over time, which is…

Do You Have Flood Insurance in Florida?

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma’s heavy rains and torrential floods, many homeowners around Florida have learned the hard way that foregoing flood insurance could be a costly mistake. The problem is that Florida has some of the highest…

My Hurricane Damage Claim Was Denied—Do I Have Grounds for a Lawsuit?

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Hurricane Irma has caused historical destruction in all of Florida’s 67 counties. With 124 mph winds, torrential floods, and reported tornados, millions of properties have been damaged and countless victims have been left wondering how they…

What Should I Do If My Hurricane Damage Claim Is Denied?

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In the wake of Hurricane Irma’s 124 mph winds and torrential floods, it has never been more important for Americans to stand together and help one another bounce back from such a historic catastrophe. If you are fortunate enough to have homeowner’s…

What Are the Penalties of a Domestic Battery Conviction?

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The types of offenses that constitute "domestic violence" are codified in Section 741.28 of the Florida Statutes. These offenses include assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, and any other criminal offense committed against…

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