Don’t Settle for Less Hurricane Compensation
Hurricane Ian was the deadliest hurricane to strike Florida since 1935. In terms of property damage, Ian may prove to be the most expensive in Florida’s history. These losses are devastating.
Insurance policies are complex and hard to read. Navigating the claims process is intimidating. Evergreen can help. Evergreen is offering Florida residents affected by Hurricane Ian access to its attorneys. Individuals that enroll with Evergreen before the end of 2022 will receive free attorney advice and consultation related to Hurricane Ian property insurance claims.
A competent attorney can help ensure you get everything you are owed.
Fewer than one-third of Florida homes in the coastal counties Hurricane Ian hit the hardest are covered by flood policies. Even if you have flood coverage, an insurance adjuster might say wind–rather than water–damaged your property. Sometimes only a home’s concrete slab remains, leaving little evidence of the type of casualty that caused the loss.
Floridians already pay some of the nation’s highest insurance rates. Despite this, it seems a safe bet that many Florida insurance companies have and are looking for ways to minimize Hurricane-related payouts to policyholders. At Evergreen, we believe everyone should have access to a competent attorney to help navigate the claims process. Evergreen works with multiple Florida attorneys experienced in insurance claims disputes.
Be suspicious. Avoid signing documents you do not understand.
Southwest Florida residents say that hundreds of contractors and public adjusters have been knocking on doors offering help with insurance claims. Unfortunately, this type of catastrophe attracts opportunists and scammers.
Door knockers may say they will handle the claims process for you. While this may be true, make sure you understand the cost. Likely these door knockers are seeking either a percentage of your insurance payout or an assignment of benefits (“AOB”). Understand that signing an AOB could lead to unnecessary headaches, such as being roped into a contractor’s lawsuit against your insurance company.
Florida officials urge homeowners to make sure that any contractor hired to work on their homes have a Florida contracting license and the proper insurance coverage. Remember to be suspicious of individuals asking you for insurance information, for credit card information, or for you to sign legal documents you do not understand.
If you suffered a property loss as a result of Hurricane Ian and are feeling overwhelmed, Evergreen would like to help. Give us a call today to learn more about how a competent attorney can assist you in fully understanding your rights with respect to your insurance carrier(s).
Evergreen offers a legal policy at an affordable monthly rate with a wide array of legal benefits. Customers have full access to the Evergreen support team and its resources. Let us find you the best attorney for your needs.
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