Dealing with wind damage to your home can be frustrating enough. But if the insurance company is refusing to recognize your claim or is creating unreasonable delays, the situation you are faced with can cause unnecessary stress in your life.
The insurance companies have a legal responsibility under FL § 627.7142 to provide fair treatment of those they insure. If you suspect you are being treated unfairly by your insurance company, you may have the right to take legal action beyond the wind damage property claim.
If wind from a hurricane, tropical storm, or severe thunderstorm has caused damage to your home, call the Law Office of Anidjar & Levine at 1-800-747-3733. Your initial consultation is free, and you are held to no obligation. You pay no fee unless your wind damage property claim lawyer in Fort Meyers wins.
Types of Storm Damage From Wind in Fort Myers
Storm damage to your home can come from more than just the high winds created by a severe thunderstorm, tornado, hurricane, or tropical storm hitting Florida. Common types of damage are:
Wind
According to the National Hurricane Center, wind during a serious storm can exceed 100 miles per hour and have damaging effects for miles. High winds can easily rip off shingles or other objects that are attached to the roof, creating the possibility of water intrusion into the home.
Objects left outside during high winds can become a flying projectile that can cause destruction to anything in its path, including homes and vehicles.
Rain and Hail
Unfortunately, the wind isn’t the only cause for concern during a storm. Many times, hail and rain accompany the storm and exacerbate the losses caused by wind. Extensive damage can be caused by hail, and if the water is able to intrude into your home, it can cause mold and other types of water damage.
For a free consultation with a wind damage property claim lawyer in Fort Meyers, call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine at 1-800-747-3733.
Recoverable Losses After a Windstorm
Following a windstorm in Fort Myers, you may be able to recover losses to repair damage to:
- Roofing, full or partial replacement
- Siding, windows, and shutters
- Structures damaged by fallen trees and powerlines
- Air conditioning units
Best Practices
It can be very important to your claim to have clear photos and videos of your property before and after a windstorm. Make sure that the photos and videos show the full detail of the roof, exterior walls of the home, and any other property that could be damaged.
Working with a Wind Damage Property Claim Lawyer in Fort Meyers
If the insurance company is denying or delaying your claim to covered losses from wind damage, contact us today. We can assist with:
- Contacting the insurance company
- Advocating for you
- Negotiating with the insurance company for a fair settlement
- Filing a lawsuit, if necessary
If you have been paying your premiums on time, the insurance company owes it to you to treat you fairly and give your claim the appropriate attention. If they are not doing so, call a wind damage property claim lawyer in Fort Meyers from the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine at 1-800-747-3733 for a free, no-risk consultation. You do not pay a fee unless we win.
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