Funding for Full Repairs of Home After Sinkhole Damage
Florida Homeowners Secure $230,000 Settlement for Sinkhole Damage.
Williams Law, P.A. successfully obtained a $230,000 settlement for Florida homeowners whose residence suffered significant structural damage due to sinkhole activity. Initially, the insurance company, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, acknowledged the sinkhole but proposed limited and inadequate repairs based on assessments from their preferred engineers. Despite the homeowners exhausting nearly all policy limits on substandard remediation efforts, Citizens refused further compensation as the home’s condition worsened.
Case Overview
- Location: Florida
- Incident: Structural damage from sinkhole activity
- Initial Insurance Response: Acknowledged sinkhole but offered limited repairs
- Final Settlement: $230,000
Legal Strategy and Results
Our legal team immediately stepped in and executed a strategic plan that included:
- Policy Review: We closely analyzed the homeowners’ insurance policy and identified that full subsurface repair and cosmetic restoration were covered.
- Expert Evaluations: Independent geotechnical and structural engineers provided in-depth inspections, revealing extensive subsurface instability.
- Challenging Biased Reports: We successfully challenged the insurer’s engineering reports and forced reconsideration of the scope of repairs.
- Aggressive Negotiation: We used our evidence-backed case to pressure Citizens into offering a fair settlement without needing a trial.
The result was a $230,000 settlement that allowed the homeowners to fully repair, stabilize, and cosmetically restore their property, safeguarding their investment and ensuring long-term safety.