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You can sue your own homeowners insurance company in Florida if they fail to honor the terms of your policy. This legal action typically arises from situations where the insurer denies a valid claim, offers an unfairly low settlement, or unreasonably delays processing your claim.
How Much Can You Sue An Insurance Company For? You can generally sue the insurance company for the amount of your damages up to the coverage limits. The coverage limits vary based on the type of insurance involved.
If you're not satisfied with the outcome of your dispute, you have the right to sue the insurance company in a court of law. You can use these resources to find legal help. You can also ask for alternative dispute resolution, which uses mediation with a neutral third party to settle disputes outside court.
You may be able to sue your insurance company for bad faith if they intentionally neglect to perform the duties necessary ing to your policy. If the insurance company knows that the claim is valid but they deny it anyway, you may be able to sue for bad faith.
These lawsuits by individuals against their own insurance companies are referred to as "first-party" actions.
A lawsuit can be a complicated legal process, so it requires legal experts. Your goal should be to hire a qualified attorney or law firm with experience in litigating insurance claims and suing insurers. Expect the following: One or more investigations done by both your attorney and the insurer.
You can file your complaint by calling the Insurance Consumer Helpline at 1-877-MY-FL-CFO (693-5236) or do so online at MyFloridaCFO. After submitting your complaint, an email will be sent to you with your complaint number, and instructions for attaching supporting documentation.
File a Complaint with Your State's Insurance Department: If your insurer continues to be uncooperative, you can file a formal complaint with your state's Department of Insurance. They will investigate whether the insurance company is handling your claim fairly and within legal guidelines.
The statistic is particularly alarming when one considers that the overwhelming majority of appeals—83.2%—resulted in the insurance company either partially or fully overturning the initial prior authorization denial in 2022. That figure is similar to what the overturn rate was between 2019 and 2021.
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