The best attempts to protect the property will end some damage in the event of a windstorm. If your home or business is damaged in the storm, you’ll want to make sure you take the following steps to make sure your windstorm insurance claim is handled fairly and promptly.
Cover your damaged property. It is vital that, if your property has been damaged, cover it with a tarp or something similar to prevent the entry of water or any other additional damage. Remember, the insurance company will take any reason to avoid paying you. If they claim that your damaged property was further damaged after the storm, they can blame you for the damage and deny your claim.
Document everything. It is recommended that you start outside and get photos of the house in each shot. Take pictures of all four sides and cover as much of the ceiling as possible. Be sure to take pictures of your entire patio, too. Start by taking photos from afar, then zoom in to take pictures in more detail. Then head inside and start taking pictures there. Start by taking pictures of the entire rooms. Then continue taking photos of individual items. A complete photographic record is essential to demonstrate losses if you need to file a claim. When you take your pictures, take an inventory of the damaged property. This will also help with your windstorm insurance claim.
Quickly file your insurance claim. Insurance policies generally require you to send your case quickly after storm damage. So, it is important that you take your pictures, write your inventory, and file your claim as soon as possible. Call one of our expert Altamonte Springs lawyer at Ovadia Law Group at 1-800-674-9396, we can help you with your case.