Florida is one of the top states for fires and number of acres burned. In the first half of 2011, almost 4,000 wildfires burned more than 200,000 acres across the state.
If you recently suffered a fire at your home, apartment or business, you may not know where to turn. It’s likely that your property experienced structural damage, water damage, fire house damage, wind damage, melting issues, roof damage, plumbing and electrical damage, so you’ll instinctively want to call your property insurance company. However, this might not be the best place to turn.
While the insurance claims of many homeowners, businesses and renters go through with only minor disputes over valuation of particular losses, any major fire will be investigated for arson. Oftentimes, large insurance companies will hire special investigative units to find reasons to blame the homeowner for the fire.
Orlando Fire Insurance Claim Lawyer
Experienced Lawyers in Orlando Fire Insurance Disputes
When a company doesn’t respond to your fire claims in Central Florida with a reasonable settlement, you may need legal advice to make sure you get the money you need to start rebuilding your property. The Law Offices of Michael B. Brehne P.A., in Orlando can advise you on your fire insurance claim settlement and determine if it is fair. Michael Brehne and his team are dedicated to making sure you are fully reimbursed for your losses while avoiding the risk of prosecution for arson in any degree.
Even when arson is not an issue, you can expect a certain level of resistance from the insurance company to pay you in full for your repairs or replace personal property damaged by fire, water or smoke. Loss of use, additional living expenses (ALE) and business interruption will also be important components of your proof of loss. If your fire loss occurred at about the same time as a hurricane or other natural disaster, the long line of property owners in need of repairs could mean six months or a year of temporary living or commercial arrangements.
When arson is suspected, however, it makes sense to work with lawyers who stay current with the emerging trends and shortcomings of arson investigation. At The Law Offices of Michael B. Brehne, P.A., our attorneys know just how inexact a science arson investigation can be and challenge the investigator’s credentials and methods used to support referrals for prosecution. Our goal in fire loss cases is to help our clients recover the greatest amount possible for covered losses while protecting them from the possibility of prosecution for arson or insurance fraud.
In addition to dealing with your fire insurance claims settlement, our law firm can also act as your Orlando flood insurance claim lawyer, Orlando hurricane claim insurance lawyer and your Orlando homeowner insurance claim attorney.
If you or a family member has been injured or your property has been damaged, you may be able to collect money damages for your pain or loss. Please call The Law Offices of Michael B. Brehne, P.A., in Orlando at 407-265-2195 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your rights and legal options. You can also contact us online. We are available 24 hours a day and have off-site appointments.
