In Florida, you have one year to file a hurricane damage claim starting from the date of the hurricane. When a hurricane sweeps through, it leaves more than just physical damage in its wake—it creates a race against time. In Florida, homeowners have exactly one year from the date of the hurricane to file a property … Read more
Hurricane season is here. There’s an easy and simple step you can take today to help maximize any future hurricane property damage claims. 954-320-0100 Contact us Take pictures and videos of your home inside and out. Remember to focus on your roof. Floridadisaster.org reports that more than 90% of homes damaged in a hurricane sustain … Read more
Conditions in the Atlantic Ocean are primed for an intense hurricane season. El Niño is giving way to La Niña and water temperatures are warmer than average in the Atlantic. Together these conditions create an environment for tropical systems to thrive in. NOAA predicts up to 25 named storms could form in the Atlantic during … Read more
South Florida bracing for days of heavy rainfall prompting state of emergency declaration. In response to severe weather conditions, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declares a state of emergency while residents are grappling with significant flooding. Residents still remember last year’s flood that occurred in April 2023 that severely affected Fort Lauderdale and they’re expressing their … Read more
A Property Damage Attorney can help you even after your insurance company sends you a claim denial letter or an underpayment offer. You can request for the insurance company to reinspect your property to see if they missed damage the first time it was inspected, but expecting the insurance company to honor your valid claim … Read more
A property damage attorney can jump in and help at any point in your claim process – even after your insurance company sends you a claim denial letter or an underpayment offer. Receiving a claim denial when you know your claim is valid can make you feel defeated. Gelber Law Group, can help you by … Read more
Wind uplift damage can result in “hidden” damage, which often results in late hurricane claim submissions. Filing late, past the window to file, is a quick way to get your claim denied. A real scenario that often results in submissions being filed late or close to the filing deadline is wind uplift damage. Wind uplift … Read more
You can still file a Hurricane Ian property damage claim, but your deadline is approaching fast. The deadline to file a Hurricane Ian property damage claim is September 28, 2024. This does not mean you start speaking to an attorney the day or week before the deadline. Ideally, you want to speak with an attorney as … Read more
Earlier this week, Florida lawmakers from the House of Representatives and the Senate unanimously voted to strip policyholders of their ability to hold unruly insurance companies accountable. It is no secret that Florida is experiencing an insurance crisis, with six insurance companies going bankrupt in 2022 alone, and many other insurance companies pulling out of … Read more
An assignment of benefits (“AOB”) is a signed agreement that transfers an insured’s claim rights – either partially or in full – from their insurance policy to a third-party. A signed AOB grants third parties, such as water or mold remediation companies, the right to file a claim against your insurance company in order to … Read more
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