Vandalism

Vandalism Damage Attorneys in Florida

An unfortunate fact of reality is hurricanes and other natural disasters provide a window of opportunity for ne’er-do-wells and people who want to take advantage of other people’s misfortune. Vandalism claims are all too common in the wake of a hurricane as whole communities are forced to evacuate their homes and leave their belongings unprotected.

Vandalism and theft should be covered by your homeowners policies, but there are some exclusions and exceptions that may make hurricane victims particularly vulnerable to claim denials.

The insurance company will sometimes claim you didn’t properly secure your home when you left it, negating your coverage. There may also be stipulations in your policy regarding home “abandonment”. If your home is left “vacant” for certain periods of time it could negate your vandalism coverage. There are also separate rules for long-term and short-term rentals.

Some policies also have provisions requiring some type of monitoring or alarm system to prevent vandalism or theft. They may try to deny your claim because you weren’t adequately protected to prevent a break in.

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Evidence and Proof Problems

Maybe the most common insurance company rational for denying or undervaluing theft claims is a lack of evidence that you actually owned the possessions you’re claiming to have lost. That’s why it’s often a good idea to keep receipts or records of your property, especially the most expensive pieces. Preparing a home inventory is one thing you should strongly consider doing if your home is in the path of a hurricane.

If you don’t think you have an inventory, don’t completely give up hope. If you’ve purchased items with a credit card, debit card or check there is likely a paper trail you can get from your bank.

Police Reports Are Vital Evidence

One of the most valuable pieces of evidence in a vandalism claim is a police report. Unfortunately for people in the wake of a hurricane, filing a police report isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Your vandalism claim may not be as high a priority for them as helping your neighbors and the community in the aftermath of a hurricane.

Get Help with Your Vandalism Claim in Florida

Home and business owners who have had their property broken into or vandalized in the wake of a hurricane should file a claim with their insurance company. If the insurance company denies your claim or undervalues the extent of property damage or theft, it may be in your best interest to speak with a property damage attorney or an independent claims adjuster.

The experienced vandalism and theft attorneys at Kanner & Pintaluga are here to help. Give us a call at 800-586-5555 to schedule a free case evaluation.

What Our Clients Are Saying

It was my pleasure to work with John Edwards and his assistant Grace. I had such a great experience, they were able to resolve my case in a few months. They made the process smooth, easy, and simple. I am very pleased with the results and I highly recommend the Law Offices of Kanner & Pintaluga.

WILLIAM SMITH

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WILLIAM SMITH

It was my pleasure to work with John Edwards and his assistant Grace. I had such a great experience, they were able to resolve my case in a few months. They made the process smooth, easy, and simple. I am very pleased with the results and I highly recommend the Law Offices of Kanner & Pintaluga.
We had major roof damage after Hurricane Irma, like most people in Southern Florida. Every insurance company and person we spoke to were awful to deal with. We kept getting delay after delay and it seemed like we were never going to get the assistance we needed. A friend recommended Lauren Schaefer, with Kanner and Pintaluga, and we couldn't be happier with the help we are receiving from her and the KP team. We are still going through the process but everyone has been so great. The lines of communication are always open and we never feel left in the dark about anything.

DESIREE SCHMITZ

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DESIREE SCHMITZ

We had major roof damage after Hurricane Irma, like most people in Southern Florida. Every insurance company and person we spoke to were awful to deal with. We kept getting delay after delay and it seemed like we were never going to get the assistance we needed. A friend recommended Lauren Schaefer, with Kanner and Pintaluga, and we couldn't be happier with the help we are receiving from her and the KP team. We are still going through the process but everyone has been so great. The lines of communication are always open and we never feel left in the dark about anything.
Adriana Nito is the Legal Assistant with my claim and she is wonderful. She has kept me up to date on all things happening . She always returns my calls if she is on another line . And she has coordinated all inspections and all needed with my claim. Thank Adriana.

ARNALDO SOSA

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ARNALDO SOSA

Adriana Nito is the Legal Assistant with my claim and she is wonderful. She has kept me up to date on all things happening . She always returns my calls if she is on another line . And she has coordinated all inspections and all needed with my claim. Thank Adriana.
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