When a hurricane strikes Florida, the effects can be dire. Sometimes thousands of people must evacuate, and some lose their homes entirely. Those who have homeowner's insurance should be protected from complete ruin and able to rebuild, but unfortunately, that is not always the case. Since some insurance companies fail to honor their commitment, it is important for home owners to know the potential pitfalls they could face when filing a claim.
Claims for lightning strikes are on the rise
Florida's geographical location and climate mean that Jacksonville residents are subject to their fair share of weather-related catastrophes. Big storms, and not just hurricanes, often bring huge gusts of wind and occassionally, lightning. At Tyler & Hamilton, P.A., we understand that when a storm damages your home, filing an insurance claim for repairs is your top priority.
The damages of assignment of benefits
Florida certainly delights countless vacationers each year with its gorgeous beaches and lofty city atmospheres. However, the state's residents face a less sunny situation: that of insurance issues. Due to hurricanes and other weather-related catastrophes in the past, insurances companies have struggled to cover the overwhelming costs of the insured. Various factors come into play regarding this situation, but it is impossible to predict the future of natural disasters and their potential destruction.