When faced with property damage in Florida, it’s crucial to understand the legal deadlines. Otherwise, you risk missing out on valuable compensation for repairs or replacement. The Florida statute of limitations for property damage typically stands at four years. Note this can vary based on the specific cause of action. Whether your claim stems from a natural disaster, construction...
Owning a condo in Florida comes with its own set of legal considerations, many of which fall under the scope of the Florida Condominium Act (Fla. Stat. §718). The Act governs every condo, whether it’s older or brand-new construction. If you are a condo owner grappling with repairs, insurance, or even water damage issues, you need to understand your...
Popularly known as the Sunshine State, Florida offers residents a blend of sunny skies and coastal beauty. Yet when hurricane season rolls around, it poses significant threats, ranging from violent winds to toxic mold infiltration. If you sustained storm damage or experienced another incident that led to substantial property damage, you’re likely wondering about the property damage insurance claims...
The attorneys at MyInsuranceCase represent people and businesses in disputes with insurance companies. Often times, we are called upon to assist people with complicated insurance coverage issues. In one recent case involving Mississippi policyholders, Jeremiah Johns and Pete Stokes obtained a significant settlement in a residential fire claim. The insurance company had dragged out its investigation of the claim...
After devastating damage to your home and property, you want to rely on your insurance adjuster to give you a fair estimate of your losses. Many people accept severely underpaid offers, leaving a homeowner without the money to rebuild the unexpected damage. After you have filed a claim with your insurance company, they will send insurance claim adjusters to...
The process of rebuilding following a major natural disaster involves many tricky and nuanced legal issues. We are all aware of the important role that property insurance plays in helping us rebuild. Just as important are the contractors that get the work done. Hurricane Ida has brought a large influx of out-of-state contractors into Louisiana. The plain truth is...
Hurricanes cause immediate and obvious damage to homes and businesses. The combination of high winds, wind-driven rain, and flooding can result in big repair bills. That is why we have property and flood insurance. Unfortunately, many insurance claims are severely underpaid preventing property owners from properly restoring the homes and businesses. Even worse, most policyholders do not fight back...
Hurricane Laura caused widespread damage to Southwest Louisiana. When the time came for insurance companies to pay up, most sat on the sidelines and refused to play their part in helping Louisiana rebuild. Johns Law Group’s attorneys have had tremendous success in helping homeowners recover the money needed to rebuild following hurricanes. Here are some of our recent results...
If your property needs repairs following Hurricane Ida, you likely face a long and potentially expensive road ahead of you. Considering the strength of this particular storm, you could require major repairs before your home is even livable again. There are a number of legitimate, quality contractors to choose from. Unfortunately, there are also a variety of opportunists and...
In this year’s legislative session, the Louisiana Legislature passed some meaningful changes to La. R.S. 22:1892, which governs claim handling practices in Louisiana. The law came into effect on August 1, 2021, just as hurricane season began. Overall, the changes are positive and are aimed at protecting policyholders. Insurers Must Now Explain Depreciation The first and most significant change...