Under bad faith law, insurance companies are required to adjust a claim within a reasonable period of time. Insurers must also fully cooperate with claimants. This includes providing prompt responses to policyholder’s inquiries. Furthermore, Florida’s bad faith law requires insurers to, among other things, disclose to policyholders the reasons why they are denying requested benefits and cite specific policy provisions in support of their position.
Violations giving rise to bad faith lawsuits include the following:
It is important to discern water damage from floods. Most homeowner’s policies do not cover floods. In fact, most insureds must obtain a separate flood insurance policy. Coverage for water losses is subject to a myriad of difficult to understand exclusions and limitations. If you have experienced a water loss and are getting the run-around from your insurer contact Salas Law Firm at (954) 315-1155 for a complimentary consultation.
Yes. The insurer has the right to seek a sworn statement from you. You will need to participate in the examination and answer questions truthfully. However, we strongly suggest you to contact Salas Law Firm at (954) 315-155 for a complimentary consultation. If we take your case, we may attend the examination with you.
If a covered peril renders your home uninhabitable, living expenses are generally covered under your Homeowner’s policy while your home is being repaired. This coverage covers basic things such lodging, clothing, food and other basic necessities. If your insurance company is not paying your additional living expenses call Salas Law Firm for a complimentary consultation, we may be able to help.
You should contact your insurance carrier and submit a claim as soon as possible.
If you do not get a timely response, please call Salas Law Firm at 954-315-1155.
We understand that many of our clients do not have ability to pay attorney’s fees. Salas Law Firm offers you a complimentary consultation. In most instances, if we agree to take your case, Salas Law Firm will work on a contingency fee basis. This means that if there is no recovery on your claim, you do not pay fees for our services or costs advanced by our office. Furthermore, under certain circumstances your insurance company will become responsible for paying your attorney’s fees and costs. Since not all insurance claim cases are alike, please contact our office at (954) 315-1155 to discuss your case in more detail.
Most policies provide that you will initially be paid that is known as actual cash value, or the estimated cost for the item after deducting depreciation. Once you actually replace the item, you can then submit the receipt to the insurance company and they will then pay you the difference between what you were initially paid and what it cost to replace the item. If you are having an RCV/ACV issue with your insurer please call us at (954) 315.1155, we may be able to help.
Every claim is unique. However, if you can contact Salas Law Firm at (954) 315-1155 and schedule a complimentary consultation we will discuss the specific facts of your case and advise you of your options. In most instances, if we agree to take your case, Salas Law Firm will work on a contingency fee basis. This means that if there is no recovery on your claim, you pay absolutely no fees for our services or costs advanced by the firm. Furthermore, under certain circumstances your insurance company will become responsible for paying your attorney’s fees and costs. Please note that not all insurance claim cases are the same, please contact Salas Law Firm to discuss your case in more detail.
It depends on the specific facts of your case and they type of loss you have suffered. You can contact our office for a complimentary consultation at (954) 315-1155.
The different types of coverage available are typically found in the Declarations Page of your policy. The different types of coverage are typically the following: