Protect Your Claim: Avoid Unlicensed Contractors After Storms
After a major storm, homeowners are often eager to repair their property quickly. Unfortunately, this urgency creates an opening for unlicensed or fraudulent contractors who promise fast fixes but end up causing bigger problems. Beyond poor workmanship, hiring an unlicensed contractor can put your insurance claim and legal rights at risk.
Read MoreThe True Cost of Insurance Delays: What Florida Homeowners Need to Know
When your home has been damaged and youβve submitted an insurance claim, every day of silence from your insurer can feel like an eternity. But what many Florida homeowners donβt realize is that delays in processing claims can have real financial consequences, and you have legal rights when timelines arenβt respected.
Read MoreUnderstanding βBad Faithβ in Insurance Claims: Protecting Your Rights
When you file a property damage claim with your insurance company, you expect the process to follow the terms of your policy. While many claims are handled properly, in some situations an insurance company may engage in practices that could be considered βbad faith.β
Read MoreHow to Handle a Lowball Insurance Estimate After a Storm
When your home or condo building is damaged by a hurricane, tornado, or severe storm, your insurance payout should cover what it actually costs to fix it, not just whatβs convenient for your insurerβs bottom line. Yet time and time again, Florida homeowners, HOAs, and COAs come to us with estimates that donβt even come close to real repair costs.
Read MoreHow HOAs and COAs Can Fight Denied and Underpaid Insurance Claims
When disaster strikes, whether itβs a hurricane, storm, fire, or major construction issue, homeowners associations (HOAs) and condominium owners associations (COAs) rely on their insurance policies to cover the cost of repairing and restoring shared property.
But far too often, these associations find themselves facing denied, delayed, underpaid, or undervalued insurance claims, leaving board members scrambling to figure out what to do next, and residents frustrated with the lack of progress.
Read MoreWind vs. Flood Damage: Understanding Coverage Differences in Storm Claims
When a major storm hits Florida, property damage is often unavoidable. But for homeowners, the real challenge often begins after the storm, navigating your insurance claim.
One of the most misunderstood aspects of storm-related claims is the difference between wind damage and flood damage, and how each is treated by insurance providers. Understanding the distinction could mean the difference between a fully paid claim and a denied one.
Read MoreFloridaβs Insurance Crisis: What It Means for Policyholders
Florida is no stranger to hurricanes, flooding, and powerful storms, but in recent years, the state has faced a growing challenge beyond just weather: an insurance crisis that is shaking the foundation of homeowner protection.
With rising premiums, reduced coverage, and a growing list of insurers exiting the state, Florida homeowners are being forced to navigate one of the most volatile insurance markets in the country. At Boggs Law Group, we believe itβs essential that policyholders understand what this crisis means for their coverage and their rights.
Read MoreWhat Is a Construction Defect? Understanding Your Legal Rights
When you invest in a home, you expect it to be safe, structurally sound, and built to last. Unfortunately, construction defects can undermine that investment, leading to costly repairs, safety hazards, and legal disputes. If you suspect a defect in your homeβs construction, understanding your rights is the first step toward securing the compensation you deserve.
Read More2025: The Year of Adequate Settlements β Tips for a Successful Property Damage Claim
At Boggs Law Group, weβve spent years fighting for policyholders, ensuring that homeowners and businesses receive the settlements they deserve. As we step into 2025, the landscape of insurance claims is evolving, and itβs more important than ever to be proactive when filing property damage claims.
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