Tampa Homeowner's Claims for Water Pipe Flooding
A broken water main can do more property damage more quickly than any storm. Yet property owners often get stonewalled by their insurance companies when they file a claim. They are told that the damage is not covered under their policy, or they are offered only clean-up costs rather than repair and replacement.
No homeowner should have to swallow thousands of dollars in losses from burst or leaking water pipes, especially when the negligence of a contractor, municipality or neighbor is to blame. Don't take no for an answer. The legal team at Corless Associates provides proven and aggressive advocacy in insurance coverage disputes in the Tampa Bay area and throughout Florida.
Call our Tampa law office at 813-498-1623 or 877-517-5595 to schedule a free initial consultation today with an experienced trial lawyer.
Water Main Damage Insurance Claims Attorney
Water damage can be devastating. Aside from ruined furnishings and possessions, it can cause structural damage to foundations and load-bearing walls or later lead to pervasive mold and mildew problems that cause health issues and devalue the property.
Insurance litigator Ted A. Corless represents residential and commercial property owners in insurance coverage disputes over broken water mains and other serious water leaks. He is a former insurance defense lawyer who knows how to interpret and enforce your policy rights, and he has taken insurance companies to task for bad faith denial of legitimate water damage claims.
Burst pipes should be covered by homeowners insurance, but the insurance adjusters commonly deny these claims as flood damage or acts of God; or insurance may agree only to pay for water extraction and minor repair rather than replacement of pipes and carpet and fixing structural damage to walls and ceilings. We stand up for clients to maximize their compensation and prevent insurance companies from hiding behind technicalities.
We will also pursue any viable third-party actions against a builder or governmental entity for construction defects or for negligence in construction activity or servicing of water mains that led to broken pipes and flooding of your home.
We Fight for Your Home Insurance Water Damage Rights
Contact us online or call 813-498-1623 or 877-517-5595. We offer free initial consultations and our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Evening and weekend appointments are also available. Our firm handles homeowners insurance claims on a contingency fee basis; there are no attorney fees unless we recover compensation.
