$22,000,000 injury settlement.
Recovery for a client injured in a commercial vehicle accident.
A driver under the influence fatally struck a person on S.R. 33.
Jury holds hospital accountable for serious brain injury.
A hurricane may leave a trail of devastation behind. An undervalued or denied insurance claim can cause additional stress. So, if you need to settle a hurricane flood claim or hurricane-related personal injury claim, you may require the services of a Florida hurricane lawyer to help you settle your hurricane insurance coverage claim.
Property owners don’t have to fight the insurance companies alone; Burnetti, P.A. can level the playing field against the insurance companies and help fight for the compensation due to policy.
After a hurricane or tropical storm subsides, you may find your home has been damaged by high winds, flood waters, fallen trees or flying debris. The majority of hurricane insurance policies cover costs associated with this destruction, including structural damage, property damage, and relocation costs; however, cost-saving measures may drive insurance companies to act in bad faith by unreasonably delaying, underestimating the value or denying your claim, leaving you without the money you need to pick up the pieces.
When an insurance company unreasonably delays payments, denies valid claims, or fails to settle claims within the limits of the policy, they are acting in “bad faith.” An insurance bad faith lawyer at Burnetti, P.A. may be able to help expedite payment of the claim and will fight for the compensation the policyholder deserves.
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Burnetti, P.A. has never represented the profit-motivated insurance companies and never will. The firm’s bad faith attorneys strive to maximize client’s recoveries and protect their rights in claims involving:
Unwillingness or refusal to settle a valid claim in a timely manner
Delaying or denying payment
Failing to promptly and thoroughly investigate a claim
Delaying or denying critical medical care
Attempting to under-settle or “lowball” the payment amount on the claim
Not renewing or canceling a policy after a policyholder files a claim
$22,000,000 injury settlement.
$11,000,000 recovery for a client injured in a commercial vehicle accident.
A driver under the influence fatally struck a person on S.R. 33.
Jury holds hospital accountable for serious brain injury.
When unexpected, rapid or extreme water causes extensive property damage to residential and commercial buildings, insurance companies may minimize or deny claims to reduce policy payouts. If you are struggling to receive fair compensation for your claim, water damage lawyers at Burnetti, P.A. may be able to help you obtain the compensation provided under your insurance policy.
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Water damage caused by natural disasters or man-made problems may result in extensive property damage that is costly to repair. Compensation from insurance policies may cover costs associated with property damage caused by:
Heavy rains
Tropical storms
Flooding
Hurricanes
Burst pipes
Faulty plumbing
Attorneys at Burnetti, P.A. are experienced with strategies used by profit-motivated insurance companies to reduce the amount of money paid out on a claim. These tactics may include denying a policyholder’s claim, alleging that the damage is not covered by the policy or that the damage is pre-existing or should have been reported sooner. The insurance companies may also undervalue the cost of repairing the damage, leaving policyholders with expensive bills to pay. If your claim has been denied or undervalued, legal representation may help you to obtain the compensation you need.
High winds can unleash terrible damage when they strike, tearing roofs and siding from buildings and hurling debris through windows. At their most extreme, hurricanes may cast winds exceeding 155 miles per hour. Property owners may purchase insurance policies to provide coverage against this devastating damage; however, after filing a claim to receive benefits, the profit-motivated insurance company may unjustly underpay or deny the claim. If your wind damage claim was denied, or if you are struggling to receive your insurance policy payout, Burnetti, P.A. may be able to help you receive the compensation you are entitled to.
“People come to us at the hardest moments of their lives. My job is to give them strength, fight for what’s right, and make sure their voice is heard where it matters most—in court.”
Hurricanes, tropical storms and tornadoes can wreak havoc, leaving behind a path of destruction that may include:
Below are some trivia questions about past hurricanes how many can you answer? Before we list specific hurricanes answer the following questions about hurricane damage. Links are given to answers:
The summer months are prime time for outdoor activities. However, the summer months in Florida also pose a hazard for unexpected rain and thunderstorms that can cause lightning strikes. According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, dozens of deaths are reported every year due to lightning strikes. Lightning season ranges from April to November and the most common time for a potential lightning strike injury is between the hours of 4 and 7 p.m.
The National Weather Service offers tips on how to stay safe while enjoying many of summers outdoor activities during the thunderstorm season.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as well as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have provided safety tips and hurricane checklists to prepare for the “extremely active” storm season.
Make sure you have working windshield wipers and have a full tank of gas so you can be mobile after the storm passes.
According to the FDA, there are many other checklists and things to consider:
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If an insurance company is reluctant to fulfill their legal obligations under hurricane insurance coverage, related to hurricane personal injury or other hurricane flood damage, Burnetti, P.A. may be able to help you obtain the money you are owed. If the insurance companies are found to be acting in bad faith, they may also be held liable for additional compensation above the original value of the policy.
Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and founder of Burnetti, P.A., Doug Burnetti has spent his career fighting for the injured across Florida. Known for his courtroom skill and dedication to justice, he leads a firm built on integrity, strength, and results—recognized by Florida Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell® for excellence in trial advocacy.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. It was approved by attorney Doug Burnetti, founder of Burnetti, P.A., a board-certified civil trial lawyer with experience handling cases involving auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and product liability.
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