Personal Injury Sinkholes Attorney in Brandon
Florida leads the nation in sinkhole activity. When your property is damaged, insurance companies often fight back hard. Curry Law Group levels the playing field for sinkhole victims throughout Hillsborough County.
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Florida Sinkhole Law
For many Florida homeowners, sinkholes can cause a disruption in their life and damage to their property. When Florida receives a lot of precipitation, the extra moisture in the air can cause rock in the ground to dissolve more quickly. More sinkholes are reported in Florida than in any other state. Florida law mandates that all insurance companies offer insurance to help cover damage caused by sinkholes.
Fighting Insurance Company Denials
Receiving the compensation you deserve is not always an easy process. Many insurance companies try to reduce the value of sinkhole claims or deny them altogether. Insurance companies will hire experts to look after their interests when investigating a sinkhole claim and you should obtain legal representation as well. By hiring an experienced sinkhole attorney, you can assemble your own team to help ensure both your rights and property are protected.
Act Quickly — Time Limits Apply
Damages to property from sinkholes are becoming more and more difficult to claim with insurance companies. Recent changes to the law have put two year restrictions on filing claims, and so it is important to not procrastinate in filing your claim. Sinkhole attorneys are often necessary in the procedure it takes to get through an insurance claim and dispute. Hiring a sinkhole attorney can seem complicated, but not obtaining legal representation could result in you not getting the compensation you deserve.
What Should I Do If I Have Sinkhole Damage?
If you discover possible sinkhole activity: document everything with photographs and video; contact your insurance company to file a claim; do not make any permanent repairs until after testing; hire an independent geologist or engineer to evaluate the damage; and contact a sinkhole attorney to protect your legal rights. After your claim is finished, a sinkhole attorney can also help assist in finding a company to buy your sinkhole property if necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have a sinkhole? Common signs include cracks in walls, floors, or foundations; doors and windows that stick; and depressions in the yard. My insurance claim was denied — what do I do? Contact an attorney immediately. We can challenge the denial and get independent testing done. Can I sell a sinkhole property? Yes, with proper disclosure. Our attorneys can help navigate this process.
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If you or a loved one's property falls victim to a sinkhole, please contact the Curry Law Group for legal representation. Our firm services the entire Tampa Bay Area and would like the chance to represent you. Call 813-653-2500.
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Important Personal Injury Terms
Understanding these terms can help you make informed decisions about your case.
Assumption of Risk
A defense arguing the injured person voluntarily accepted the known dangers of an activity. In Florida, it can reduce or bar recovery depending on the type of risk assumed.
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An insurer's unreasonable refusal to settle or pay a valid claim. In Florida, a bad faith claim can expose the insurer to damages beyond the policy limits.
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A failure to meet the standard of care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise under similar circumstances. Breach of duty is a required element of any negligence claim.
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The obligation of a party to prove a disputed fact. In most personal injury cases, the injured person bears the burden of proving each element of their claim by a preponderance of the evidence.
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The link between a defendant's conduct and the plaintiff's injury. A plaintiff must prove both actual cause (but-for) and proximate cause to recover damages.
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A doctor's written opinion that your injury was caused by the accident. Insurance companies often require this note to connect your pain to the incident before they will pay.
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In Florida, you typically have four years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, this deadline (called the statute of limitations) can vary depending on the type of injury and circumstances. It's important to act quickly because evidence can disappear and witness memories fade. We recommend contacting an attorney as soon as possible after an injury.
You may recover damages for medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, disability, scarring, and loss of enjoyment of life. In cases involving gross negligence or intentional acts, you might also be eligible for punitive damages. The specific damages available depend on your injury and the circumstances of your case.
Most personal injury cases settle before trial. During settlement negotiations, we work with insurance companies to reach a fair agreement for your injuries and losses. However, if a fair settlement cannot be reached, we're fully prepared to take your case to trial. We'll never pressure you to accept a settlement you're not comfortable with.
The value of your case depends on many factors: the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, permanent disability, pain and suffering, and the strength of liability evidence. We provide a thorough case evaluation during your consultation. Insurance companies often undervalue claims—that's why having an experienced attorney is crucial.
Florida uses "comparative negligence" rules. Even if you're partially at fault, you may still recover damages—reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you're 20% at fault and damages are $100,000, you'd recover $80,000. However, if you're found to be more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover any damages.
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