Was Your Hail Storm Insurance Claim Denied?
Let the wind blow. Let the rains come. But please don't let it hail! Nothing strikes fear like frozen pellets pinging against windows and clattering against the roof. Hail often lasts mere minutes, but the damage can be as massive as it is quick.
The only thing more nailbiting than a hailstorm itself is submitting a hail damage claim to your homeowners insurance. Corless Associates provides the resolute legal advocacy to hold insurance companies accountable when they delay, deny or undercut valid hailstorm claims.
If you have hail damage in the Tampa Bay area or anywhere in Florida, call our Tampa law office at 813-498-1623 or 877-517-5595 today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Tampa Attorney for Hail Damage Insurance Claims
Most homeowners insurance policies cover hail damage, but insurers will commonly dispute the amount of damage or the cause, or try to pay for spot repairs versus a new roof or new shingles. Corless Associates has a solid record of keeping insurance companies honest in hurricane, windstorm and hail damage claims.
Attorney Ted A. Corless has represented thousands of residential and commercial property owners in a wide range of insurance disputes, including hail insurance claims. He is a former insurance defense lawyer who knows how to document your claim and how to counter the insurance adjuster tactics.
We are wise to the different aspects of hail damage and the various excuses and exclusions that insurers commonly use such as:
- Leaking — We work to show that roof leaks are directly connected to hail damage.
- Proof of hail damage — Hail can be isolated and spotty. Neighbors may or may not have damage, but meteorology experts can pinpoint areas of verified or likely hail.
- Pre-existing damage — Insurers may contend that the roof was already marred.
- Wear and tear — Insurers will claim that the damage is normal deterioration, not hail-related.
- Degree of damage — Shingles that appear okay may be compromised, taking years off their useful life through degranulation. The underlying damage may merit full roof replacement versus shingle replacement. You need a professional assessment by a reputable roofer or independent inspector.
These are just some of the issues we are attuned to in standing up for homeowners in hail damage disputes. We will clarify your rights under your policy, explain how to file an insurance claim for hail damage and help you get a proper damage inspection of your home, garage, vehicles and other property damaged in a hailstorm.
Aggressive Advocacy for Florida Hail Insurance Claims
Contact us online or call 813-498-1623 or 877-517-5595 to arrange a free initial consultation. You can reach us 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and evening and weekend appointments are available. We handle homeowners insurance claims on a contingency fee basis; no attorney fees until we recover compensation.
