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Please call us at (689) 258-0000 if you cannot find an answer to your question. Attorney Consulations are Free.
You can contact an attorney before a denial. Early advice may help you understand policy duties, document the loss, or assess a proposed payment. Not every claim requires legal representation; a free consultation can help you decide.
No. You can report a claim directly and consult an attorney without first hiring a public adjuster. Public adjusters can assist with documenting and negotiating losses; attorneys can also advise on legal issues and pursue litigation when warranted. Understand each agreement and any combined fees before hiring multiple representatives.
It can. Coverage depends on the cause of damage and the policy—not age alone. Wear-and-tear exclusions, depreciation, roof payment schedules, and other endorsements may affect coverage or payment. An older roof does not automatically qualify for replacement, and it does not automatically lose all storm coverage.
There may still be an unresolved claim for additional covered damage. The answer depends on the policy, deadlines, evidence, and whether you signed a release or otherwise resolved the claim. Bring the payment letter, estimate, and any settlement documents to your consultation.
The difference should be evaluated item by item. Compare the repair scope, quantities, materials, labor, and covered work. A higher estimate alone does not establish what the insurer owes, but a supported estimate can help us identify important coverage omissions. You have to remember that your insurance company is not a charity, they are for-profit companies, and if they can save money by low balling estimates... they will.
Take reasonable steps to prevent further damage and address safety concerns. Photograph conditions, retain invoices, notify the insurer, and follow applicable policy requirements. Preserve the opportunity to inspect before permanent repairs when feasible. Often, you will be asked to "preserve" mold samples, damages furniture, and fixtures for law inspections. Please do you best to place them somewhere dry, like a garage or at least plastic bags.
No. Standard homeowners insurance generally excludes flood damage, including storm surge. Separate flood insurance may respond. Wind and flood can affect the same property, making evidence about the cause of each loss important. Flood claims have separate requirements and deadlines
Consultations are free. We handle accepted property insurance claims on a contingency basis, meaning no attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you. The written agreement explains the percentage and responsibility for costs before representation begins.
Have your policy, claim number, denial or payment letters, insurer and contractor estimates, photographs, repair invoices, and relevant correspondence if available. If you want to review something speficially, let us know beforehand, so that we can provide you with an Upload link for your documents / photos and videos. Do not delay contacting us because your records are incomplete.
Our office is in Lake Mary, but we represent property owners throughout Florida.
We assist homeowners in Orlando, Sanford, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Winter Park, Kissimmee, and surrounding Central Florida communities, as well as Pensacola, Destin, Panama City, and other Florida Panhandle communities.
Whether the dispute involves a coastal home, an inland roof leak, or commercial property damage, the starting point is the same: review the policy, document the loss, and evaluate the insurer’s decision.
Property insurance dispute representation. We help homeowners and property owners address denials, coverage disputes, and inadequate payments.
Evidence that supports the demand. We connect the claimed damage and repair costs to the policy, rather than relying on a demand figure alone.
Clear explanations. You should understand the insurer’s position, the strengths and challenges of your claim, and the options available.
Representation through the dispute. When appropriate, an attorney can pursue legal remedies as well as negotiate with the insurer.
Free consultations and contingency representation. Speak with us before deciding whether to hire our firm. If we accept your case, the written agreement explains the fee and costs.
English and Spanish assistance. Hablamos Español.
Put safety first. Follow emergency instructions, avoid unsafe structures and downed power lines, and leave roof access to qualified professionals.
Photograph conditions. Capture wide views and close-ups before cleanup when safely possible. Save original files, earlier photographs, inspection records, and repair receipts.
Report promptly. Notify the insurer as soon as it is safe and reasonably possible after discovering damage. Obtain a claim number and keep written confirmation. Do not wait for a final estimate.
Prevent further loss. Arrange reasonable emergency protection and document the work. Give the insurer a reasonable opportunity to inspect before permanent repairs when feasible.
Keep a paper trail. Request itemized invoices and use traceable payments whenever possible. Save receipts for emergency repairs and potentially covered additional living expenses.
Check credentials before hiring. Verify appropriately licensed contractors through the Florida DBPR license search. Requirements vary by work type; check with DBPR and your local building department when uncertain.
Get advice before accepting a disputed decision. A denial or low estimate deserves a careful review of the policy and evidence.
Start with the resources below. Availability depends on the disaster, your location, household circumstances, and funding. A hurricane warning or state emergency declaration does not automatically activate every federal assistance program.
Resources:
Government assistance is not a substitute for pursuing benefits your insurance policy owes. You may need to work on both tracks.
Yes, when you have a partial or full storm damage claim denial letter, and you loss is part of a designated National Disaster. Having insurance does not automatically disqualify you. FEMA may help with eligible needs that insurance does not cover, but cannot duplicate benefits for the same loss. Apply within the applicable deadline and provide settlement or denial documents as requested. FEMA assistance is limited and is not intended to pay for every loss or restore everything to its pre-disaster condition.
No. FEMA does not cover an insurance deductible as a standalone disaster expense. You may still have eligible unmet needs, so submit your insurance documents and let FEMA evaluate your circumstances. Separately, ask your local SHIP office whether its currently funded housing or disaster program allows deductible assistance; this is not available everywhere.
No. Eligible homeowners and renters can apply for SBA disaster loans even if they do not own a business. Loans can help address qualifying disaster losses not fully covered by insurance or other sources. These are loans that must be repaid, not free grants. Eligibility, repayment ability, terms, and deadlines depend on the applicable program and declaration.
A hurricane can damage your roof in minutes, and leave you fighting over repairs for months. You paid for insurance to protect your property. When your insurer refuses coverage, overlooks damage, or offers less than the covered repairs require, you deserve answers and a plan.
The Law Office of Jesse Diaz, PLLC — The Hurriclaim Firm — represents Florida homeowners and business owners in disputed hurricane damage insurance claims. We examine the policy, build the evidence, and pursue the benefits your insurance contract provides.
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Fees and responsibility for costs are explained in our written representation agreement.
Perhaps the insurer says your roof is simply old. Perhaps its estimate falls below your hurricane deductible. Or perhaps you have supplied photographs and invoices but still cannot get a clear explanation of what will be paid.
You do not have to accept a coverage decision or repair estimate without having it reviewed.
At The Hurriclaim Firm, we focus on the questions that move a claim forward: What did the storm damage? What does the policy cover? What evidence supports the repair cost? And what needs to happen next?
Before accepting a denial, signing a release, or agreeing to a payment you do not understand, contact our office.
Missing or creased shingles, displaced tiles, damaged flashing, roof openings, and wind-damaged roofing systems can lead to disputes about cause, repairability, and replacement. We evaluate whether the insurer’s position accounts for the documented damage and the applicable policy terms.
Ceiling stains, wet insulation, damaged drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and other interior losses may follow roof or building-envelope damage. We help evaluate how the water entered, what materials were affected, and whether the estimate includes the covered repairs.
Hurricane losses can extend beyond the roof. We review claims involving windows, doors, siding, gutters, soffits, fences, screened lanais, pool enclosures, and other structures, subject to the policy’s coverage and limitations.
Damaged furniture, electronics, clothing, and other belongings may be part of the claim. If covered damage makes your home uninhabitable, additional living expense coverage may help with eligible increased living costs, subject to policy conditions and limits.
A damaged building can also mean lost business income. We assist business owners with commercial property and business interruption disputes, including the documentation needed to connect covered physical damage with claimed financial losses.
Coverage is specific to your policy. Wind-driven rain, rising floodwater, and storm surge present different coverage questions. Standard homeowners policies generally exclude flood damage; separate flood coverage may apply. Florida DFS coverage guidance
An older roof is not automatically an uninsured roof. Age and deterioration may matter, but the insurer still needs to apply the policy to the facts of your loss.
We examine whether the decision distinguishes preexisting conditions from new storm damage, whether relevant evidence was considered, and whether an exclusion or payment limitation actually applies.
A label does not explain an investigation. Before-and-after photographs, maintenance records, inspection findings, and appropriate expert analysis can help determine whether the claimed damage resulted from the storm.
We assess the insurer’s explanation and the evidence needed to challenge an unsupported conclusion.
A deductible can legitimately result in no payment. But that conclusion is only as sound as the coverage analysis and estimate behind it.
We review whether the insurer omitted damaged areas, necessary repair steps, or supported costs. If the properly calculated covered loss truly remains below the applicable deductible, the insurer generally owes no payment for that loss.
An initial payment may not account for all covered damage. We review the estimate, repair scope, depreciation, policy limits, and supporting documents to determine whether additional benefits may be owed.
A full and final settlement or release can affect your options, so obtain advice before signing.
Some document requests are necessary. Others leave homeowners uncertain about what remains outstanding. We help clients understand requests, organize supporting materials, and address unresolved claim issues.
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