In every roof damage claim I pursue, I, and my experts, perform a forensic examination of the roof. A forensic roof inspection includes photographs and a video inspection of the roof. In hail damage cases we look for hail impact marks on the shingles, the soft metals on the roof, and screen enclosures… Continue Reading
About 3 months ago I filed a lawsuit on behalf of a homeowner as a result of his homeowners insurance company denying a sinkhole claim. In preparation of the case, I hired an engineer, a geologist, and a forensic general contractor. Upon receiving reports from our experts, instead of fighting, the homeowners insurance company agreed to … Continue Reading
My client noticed cracking around the exterior of then garage, and then in her living room. She was concerned that this may be a sinkhole so she contacted her homeowners insurer. The homeowners insurance company retained an engineering firm (which I have seen on hundreds of sinkhole claims) and not surprisingly, the engineering firm declared that … Continue Reading
Gainesville Florida was hit with a major hail storm on March 14, 2012. The hail storm damaged thousands of roofs. This type of damage is covered by homeowners insurance policies. And, homeowners insurers cannot take deductions based on the age of the roofs; and generally can’t pay for partial roof repairs. As you can imagine, insurance companies … Continue Reading
