Residential Hurricane Claim
Insurance Payment
Jimenez Legal Collection
$137,000 Recovery for Venice Hurricane Ian Claim
The Problem
Our client, a single foreign homeowner, faced the challenge of filing her very first insurance claim after Hurricane Ian devastated her Venice, Florida property. The storm caused broken roof tiles that allowed water to enter the home, damaging ceilings, walls, and floors throughout.
Despite the obvious severity of the damage, the insurance company paid her just $8,579.26 — far below what was necessary to restore her property.
Our Approach
Jimenez Legal was retained to challenge the insurer’s gross underpayment. Our attorneys:
- Filed paperwork alleging a pattern of bad faith behavior by the insurance company
- Initiated a lawsuit seeking full recovery for repairs and storm-related losses
- Gathered expert evidence showing the true cost of repairs and the insurer’s failure to pay fair value
- Leveraged litigation strategy to push the case forward quickly, maintaining pressure on the insurer
The Result
In just seven months, we secured an additional $137,000 for our client — giving her the funds needed to fully restore her home and move forward after the devastating storm.
Key Takeaway
Even first-time policyholders are protected under Florida law. Skilled legal representation can expose underpayment and bad faith, ensuring homeowners receive the full value of their claims.
