Experienced Counsel for Florida Homeowners With Sinkholes
Hancock Law Firm, P.A.
The sinkhole claims and appeals process is stacked against property owners. Insurers employ various tactics to avoid paying for sinkhole damage, and even the state-appointed neutral evaluators tend to favor the insurers.
The legal team at Hancock Law Firm, P.A., is squarely on your side. If you have symptoms of sinkhole damage, our mission is to preserve your home from further damage and maximize your claim for repairs or compensation.
We provide comprehensive services from pre-claim advice through litigation, serving homeowners and other property owners in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Land O' Lakes, Lutz, Wesley Chapel, Lakeland, and throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties. Arrange a free consultation with our experienced Tampa lawyer.
Tampa Sinkhole Claim Representation
Sinkholes are a naturally occurring erosion of the bedrock below your property, unique to parts of Florida and Tennessee. By law, your homeowners insurance covers sinkhole damage to your house, garage and grounds, by paying you for needed repairs and remedies for the sinkhole itself.
However, insurance companies are notorious for denying claims based on half-hearted inspections by their own "hired gun" geologists. Attorney Mike Hancock is a former insurance defense attorney himself and has represented homeowners in sinkhole claim appeals for 15 years. He is familiar with the unfounded excuses and how to counter them to force the insurer to live up to its obligation.
The Hancock Law Firm will:
- Educate you about how to file your initial claim
- Evaluate any proposed settlement from the insurance company to ensure that it covers your losses and addresses the underlying problem
- Connect you with qualified geologists, soils experts and structural engineers who can support your appeal of a denied sinkhole claim
- Counsel you about the findings of a neutral evaluator (state-appointed geologist)
- Help you evaluate a sinkhole confirmation and proposed grouting solution
- Represent you in a lawsuit for costs of repairs or compensation
- Help you locate reputable contractors to perform the work
We believe in giving our clients honest answers and the information to make informed decisions. We believe in fighting for your long-term interests rather than taking the quick settlement. We believe in being accessible to clients and keeping them informed of developments.
• Also see our Sinkhole Damage FAQ
Mike Hancock personally handles your sinkhole case. Call 888-975-1110 (toll free) or 813-915-1110 for a free consultation. You can also e-mail us to ask questions or schedule an appointment.
