When filing a property insurance claim, there are a number of things you want to take into consideration. Remember, your adjustor will be a representative of the insurance company, so they will be on the lookout for inconsistencies or disorganized information. Many homeowners make the same mistakes when filing a property insurance claim. Here are […]
Category: Sinkholes
Johnson v. Omega: Corless Barfield Wins!
Johnson v. Omega Insurance – win! In 2010 my firm assumed representation of Kathy Johnson, an insured in Ocala with horrific damage to her home. Her claim was denied by Tower Hill (also named Omega Insurance). We hired another engineering firm who did more testing and found clear evidence of sinkhole activity. We moved forward […]
Signs of a Sinkhole Forming
Signs of a Sinkhole Forming Sinkholes are a very real threat to homeowners, especially those in Florida (we will discuss why later). By understanding how to recognize the signs of a sinkhole forming, we can make sure we don’t accidentally put ourselves in a stressful and even dangerous situation. In order to completely understand these […]
Fighting Denied Sinkhole Claim: Johnson v. Omega Insurance
Fighting Denied Sinkhole Claim: Johnson v. Omega Insurance The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in the case of Johnson v. Omega Insurance regarding a property insurance claim. Kathy Johnson came to our firm with a denied sinkhole claim. Despite severe damage to the building itself, the insurance company claimed that the damage was not covered […]
What To Know About Recorded Insurance Statements
Recorded insurance statements When you’ve been in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, it’s completely understandable that you may want the insurance claim process to go as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, it’s often not that simple. It’s very likely that the insurance company of the at-fault driver will get in touch with you and […]
8 Tips from Lawyers Who Sue Insurance Companies
8 Tips from Lawyers Who Sue Insurance Companies If you’re considering suing your insurance company, it’s important that you know to be prepared for the long haul. These lawsuits can take years of back and forth, and those years are expensive. Costs may include, lawyer fees, court fees, travel, any time you need to take […]