Residential Hurricane Claim
Insurance Payment
Jimenez Legal Collection
$230,000 Recovery for Hurricane Ian Roof Collapse
The Problem
Our client’s home was directly impacted by Hurricane Ian, suffering such extensive damage that a portion of the roof completely collapsed. Despite promptly opening a claim, the insurance company delayed for nearly a year, leaving the homeowner without critical repairs.
During that time, the client was forced to live in unlivable conditions — the home was exposed to insects and vermin, and the air conditioning system was inoperable during Florida’s summer heat.
Our Approach
Jimenez Legal was retained to break through the insurer’s delay tactics. Our attorneys:
- Filed a lawsuit seeking full repair costs plus compensation for the hardship and suffering endured
- Compiled expert reports proving the roof collapse required extensive repairs and that the damage was storm-related
- Documented the client’s living conditions to show the human impact of the insurer’s failure to act
- Pressured the insurer through litigation to resolve the matter quickly and fairly
The Result
Within months of litigation, our firm secured a $230,000 settlement, providing the client with the funds to fully repair their home and recover from months of unnecessary hardship.
Key Takeaway
Delays and lowball offers are common after catastrophic storms — but with legal representation, homeowners can recover not just repair costs, but damages for the suffering caused by insurers’ inaction.
