Citrus County Injury Attorney Blog
Florida is bracing as Hurricane Irma, the strongest Atlantic hurricane ever recorded, is slated to hit Florida on Sunday.
The hurricane “remains a dangerous and life-threatening Category 5” storm, Florida Gov. Rick Scott warned Wednesday night at a briefing. Forecast models have put the storm on a track to hit Florida over the weekend.
Irma is bringing 185-mph winds and is located about 50 miles north of San Juan, Puerto Rico, the National Hurricane Center said in a 8 p.m. ET advisory. Irma is considered much worse and more devastating on its current path than Hurricane Andrew, a Category 5 storm which hit Florida in 1992.
Battling the hardships brought on by hurricanes and the damage they leave behind takes patience and persistence. Discovering afterward that you also have to go to battle with your insurance company over your legitimate claim only makes things worse.
Our Citrus County Hurricane Claims Lawyers at Whittel & Melton represent homeowners and businesses in hurricane damage claims in Crystal River, Homosassa, Homosassa Springs, Dunnellon and Sugarmill Woods. We can stand up to insurance companies and work towards achieving favorable results on your behalf.
While policyholders rightly expect hurricane insurance that they pay for to cover their losses when a storm does hit, insurance companies use tactics that are meant to protect the company’s interests. We are more than familiar with the unfair strategies insurance companies use, including:
- Denial of a claim
- Delayed payment of a claim
- Underpayment of a claim
If you are fighting to resolve a hurricane damage insurance claim, let us help you. We will assess the facts of your case and walk you through what steps to take next during a free consultation. Call us today at 352-726-0078 or contact us online.