Roof damage claims can be among the most challenging residential insurance claims. If a covered event damaged or destroyed your home’s roof, we can help you navigate the claims filing process. Our Sarasota property damage lawyers will deal with the claims adjuster and communicate on your behalf. We will also handle all required paperwork, including information and evidence requests.
You do not have to manage all the moving parts of your property insurance claim alone. Your initial evaluation with a GED Lawyers team member is free. This allows you to share details of your roof damage and learn about the benefits of hiring our Sarasota roof damage insurance claims lawyers. Find out how we can help with an initial filing or effective appeal by contacting our consultation team to get started today.
How Our Sarasota Roof Damage Insurance Claims Attorneys Will Navigate Your Claim
Roof damage can range from minor leaks to significant damage or total loss, making your home temporarily uninhabitable. Catastrophic roof damage can be costly. When you choose our law firm, our Sarasota personal injury lawyers will take all the steps necessary to get the compensation you need and deserve.
- Read your policy: Every insurance policy is different, so we’ll take the time to read every page of yours and understand its guidelines and requirements.
- Build a strong case file: We will help you compile before-and-after photos and videos of your roof, house, and surrounding neighborhood.
- Document your roof damage: Our team members will complete and submit your Proof of Loss statement and collect repair estimates.
- Handle communication: We will acknowledge and respond to all verbal, written, and electronic communications.
The insurance company will have its bottom line in mind while negotiating a settlement. Our Sarasota roof damage attorneys will keep your best interests at the forefront of your property damage claim. We’ll work hard to secure maximum compensation so you can start rebuilding your home and your life.
Our Client Care Hallmarks Include a Commitment to Exceptional Service
Browse our case results to see our history of settlements and verdicts, including more than $26 million in recovered damages. You can also read our client reviews to see what previous clients say about their experience with our law firm.
Our experienced attorneys will be there when you need us, including availability for evening and weekend appointments to fit your schedule.
GED Lawyers Thinks Every Homeowner Deserves Access to Legal Representation
Our law firm represents Florida homeowners on contingency. That means we will cover any upfront expenses for preparing and filing your claim. Our attorney’s fee is a percentage of your financial award. If you do not receive compensation, you will not owe us any fees.
We are a law firm with a history of winning. We also work hard to make legal representation easier for our diverse community to access with team members fluent in multiple languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Creole, Greek, Portuguese, Russian, and Turkish.
Tell Our Sarasota Roof Damage Claims Lawyers About the Damage
One of the first questions your insurance company’s representative will ask about your claim is how the damage occurred and how extensive it is. Some common reasons residential property owners file roofing claims include:
- Water damage
- Mold damage
- Wind damage
- Hurricanes
- Hail damage
- Fire damage
- Storm damage
- Lightning strikes
When we handle communication for you, you can avoid the insurance adjuster misunderstanding or misconstruing anything you say. We will also accompany you to the adjuster’s inspection of your roof and help you compile favorable estimates for its repair or replacement.
Why Sarasota Home Insurance Companies Deny Roofing Claims
Some claims can be straightforward and should result in receiving fair compensation from your insurance provider. An example would be roofing damage caused by a storm (a covered loss in most standard homeowner policies). Roof damage claims are challenging, though, because insurance companies may deny claims for the following reasons:
- Named policy exclusions
- Lack of appropriate coverage
- Non-payment of premiums
- Misrepresentation or fraud
- Lapsed filing deadlines
- Pre-existing roof damage
- Failure to mitigate damage
- Lack of sufficient evidence
- Homeowner negligence
- Coverage limitations
Our Sarasota roof damage claim lawyers will collect evidence and consult roofing experts to refute your claim denial. We will also file a comprehensive appeal on your behalf. Contact our consultation team at GED Lawyers to learn more.
Our Sarasota Roof Damage Insurance Claim Attorneys Fight Bad Faith Tactics
Roof damage claims deserve the same careful attention to detail and good faith investigation and assessment as other home insurance claims. If your insurance company denied your claim, it must tell you why in writing.
According to Florida Statutes § 624.155, you could be a victim of bad faith tactics if your insurance company:
- Did not investigate your claim
- Misrepresented your policy
- Created intentional delays
- Failed to communicate with you
- Deliberately lowballed your claim
- Altered your claim application
- Refused to negotiate with you
Our Sarasota bad faith insurance lawyers know how to identify and document bad faith insurance tactics. We also know how to hold the insurance company accountable for failing to handle your claim in good faith.
A Denial of Your Roof Damage Claim Is Not the Final Answer
You do not have to give up on getting compensation because your insurer denied your claim. Our legal team will collect evidence that strengthens your original claim. If appropriate, we can also report the insurance company to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (FLOIR).
If an acceptable settlement is not forthcoming, we will not hesitate to take your claim to court for a final resolution.
Get a Free Evaluation of Your Sarasota Roof Damage Claim
If your roof sustained damage in a recent natural disaster or another event, our law firm can help you understand the benefits and limitations of your homeowners insurance policy. We can help you fight for the coverage you need to repair or rebuild your roof and get your life back on track.
Find out how hard our Sarasota roof damage insurance claims lawyers will go to bat for you. Contact our consultation team at GED Lawyers to explore your financial recovery options today.
