Can a Sinkhole Lawyer Really Get a Settlement?
If your home or business has suffered damage due to a sinkhole, you may wonder if you can really get a settlement for your claim. The answer? Yes. With the right sinkhole lawyer by your side, it is possible to get the compensation you deserve for the damage to your home or business due to a sinkhole.
The very purpose of insurance is to protect your home or business and to cover the cost of repair or replacement in the event of specific disasters listed in your policy. In Florida, that list automatically includes sinkholes. So if you’ve experiences sinkhole damage, don’t let the insurance companies get away with denying your claim. That’s why insurance exists and why you deserve to be compensated for your claim.
Why You Need a Sinkhole Lawyer
Sink holes can cause a lot of damage to your home or business. They can also be very dangerous to both for you and your family as well as visitors on your property. What’s worse is they can continue to grow larger. That’s why it’s so important to contact your insurance company as soon as you notice a sinkhole. In Florida, insurance companies are required to provide compensation for sinkhole damages. However, often times the insurer will either deny the claim saying the damage is not due to a sinkhole, or they will settle the claim in the cheapest way possible. That’s why you need a sinkhole lawyer to help you every step of the way. This is your best chance at getting a proper settlement for your sinkhole damage.
How Sinkholes Form
Sinkholes occur naturally when rainwater erodes the porous limestone below topsoil. Over time, this creates a cavity in the ground, which can be very dangerous. Sometimes these cavities completely cave in and essentially swallow up anything that was on the land, like a road or home. Other times, the sinkhole is more like a slowly sinking hole in the ground. Our modern lifestyle can also contribute to sinkholes; things like heavy traffic, man-made lakes and construction are common culprits.
Common Signs of Damage Due to a Sinkhole
A lot of different factors will determine the extent of damage to your property. The proximity of the sinkhole to your home or business, the severity of the sinkhole and how quickly the sinkhole formed will all affect the type of damage to your home or business. Therefore, there are a lot of different signs to look for. Here are some of the most common signs of sinkhole damage:
- Cracks in your driveway, your foundation, flooring, walls or steps
- Cracks in your swimming pool
- Cracks in the ground
- Cracks around door or window frames
- Doors and windows that will no longer close properly
- Uneven floors
- Walls separating from floors or ceiling
- Depressions in your property
- Newly exposed tree roots
- Sagging fence posts or trees
- Unusual pools of rainwater pools
- Soil separating from floor slabs
Contact a Sinkhole Lawyer
At Lowman Law Firm, we will do everything we can to help with your sinkhole claim. We want nothing more than to help you get the compensation you deserve for the damage to your home or business. Whether you’ve already filed a claim and that claim has been denied or you’ve just now noticed a sinkhole and need help dealing with your insurance company, we can help. Call Lowman Law Firm today to speak with an experienced sinkhole lawyer about your sink hole claim. Call: 1-800-9-LOWMAN (toll free) or 352-796-0016.
