How Do I Make a Hurricane Milton Claim in Tampa?

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After Category 3 Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota, Florida on October 9, 2024, some dramatic effects have been noted throughout the greater Tampa area. Namely, the roof came off of St. Petersburg’s Tropicana Field, and a crane crashed into the Tampa Bay Times’ building. Sadly, there have been at least 14 confirmed deaths. This is not to mention the millions of Floridians who have dealt with widespread power outages, flooding, and other significant damages to their personal property. So if you have fallen victim to property damages at any scale, you may be looking into a property damage claim with your insurance provider. Well, please read on to discover how to make an insurance claim after Hurricane Milton and how an experienced Tampa property damage lawyer at Merricks Law Group, P.A. can offer you unwavering support during this very difficult time.

How do I make a property damage claim in Tampa after Hurricane Milton?

Since you pay into your insurance coverage regularly, you may expect nothing less than the cost of your damaged property and personal possessions to be compensated for when tragedies such as Hurricane Milton strike. However, it is sad to say that insurance adjusters are notorious for lowballing settlements and neglecting to cover the full costs of your property damages, even though catastrophic events like hurricanes affect so many Floridians so deeply each time. Unfortunately, they may be more worried about meeting their bottom line than offering aid after a weather-related disaster.

This is all to say that you must do everything to make your property damage insurance claim strong and foolproof. That is, you must not give your insurance adjuster any reason or room to minimize your payout. For this, it may be in your best interest to take the following steps:

  • Take photos and videos of the damaged areas in your home and your other damaged personal possessions.
  • Gather copies of receipts for any services you purchased to repair the damaged areas in your home.
  • Collect copies of receipts for any items you purchased to replace your damaged personal possessions.
  • Keep copies of receipts for any expenses you incurred from evacuating your home during and after Hurricane Milton.
  • Ensure your insurance policy is up to date before bringing your property damage claim forward.

How do I seek support in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton?

At Merricks Law Group, P.A., we are Tampa natives ourselves. So we know exactly what hardships and struggles you are going through in the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Please know we are here and ready to band together and support you.

For one, we can most definitely help you prepare your property damage insurance claim. Or, we can point you toward resources offering food, shelter, supplies, and cleanup assistance throughout the greater Hillsborough County area (i.e., the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, etc). Lastly, we can serve as a shoulder to lean on or someone to talk to.

You should know that a skilled Tampa property damage lawyer is here to assist you with whatever you need to get through this difficult time. So please reach out to us at Merricks Law Group, P.A. today.

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