Monthly Archives: February 2020
Proposed Bill Could Help Homeowners after a Hurricane
News 4 in Jacksonville has reported on a proposed bill that is working its way through the statehouse. If passed, this bill could provide crucial protection to homeowners in the wake of a hurricane or other natural disaster, when they need money from their insurance policies to fix their homes. We hope the bill… Read More »
What You Should Know about Black Mold Insurance Claims
Black mold is dangerous. It can grow in hidden areas of your home after a hurricane or other natural disaster, causing people in the home to become sick. If you have black mold growing, you need to get it cleaned up immediately otherwise your home could be uninhabitable. But making an insurance claim to… Read More »
Condominium Air Conditioner Damage
Hurricanes and other devastating storms can damage condominiums, including anything on the roof of the condo. Many condos have air conditioners on their roof to provide cooling to all the units in the building. During a storm, strong winds can topple these air conditioners, or they can be damaged when something blows off another… Read More »
Hurricane-Related Illnesses and Diseases
The devastation caused by hurricanes sometimes doesn’t truly begin until the storm pulls out to sea. Many disease outbreaks occur in the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster, when regular sanitation is compromised and sewage seeps into the water system. Although the United States rarely sees the worst outbreaks, we have certainly suffered an… Read More »
Covering Temporary Living Expenses after a Hurricane
When a hurricane or tropical storm is bearing down on Florida, prudent people will get out of town. This often means moving into temporary shelter, such as a hotel or motel, until the storm passes. However, when many people return they discover that their home has been damaged. Getting an insurer to pay for… Read More »
Tips for Communicating with Your Insurance Adjuster
Filing an insurance claim after a hurricane or other natural disaster is often harder than people expect. Many envision they will only need to fill out a couple of forms and a check should arrive in the mail in a matter of weeks. Unfortunately, many problems arise, including denial of claims. It is only… Read More »
Commercial Property Insurance Claims after a Hurricane
Hurricanes damage more than residential property; they can also devastate commercial properties including storefronts and shopping malls. If you own or manage a commercial property, you might run into different hurdles when trying to make an insurance claim after a hurricane or other storm. At Bundza & Rodriquez, P.A. our team of commercial property… Read More »