November 16, 2023
In recent years, the Orlando metropolitan area has averaged more than 25,000 car accidents each year. As a result of those car accidents, an average of 20,000 people are injured and another 200 are killed each year in Orlando. For a car accident victim, the impact of a car accident can extend beyond physical injuries to include emotional trauma and financial difficulties. If you were injured in an Orlando car accident, one of the first decisions you should make is whether to hire an attorney. At Malik Law, we understand how stressful the time period following a car accident can […]
February 10, 2023
On September 28, 2022, the deadliest hurricane in almost 100 years made landfall along Florida’s southwest coast. Hurricane Ian made landfall with wind speeds approaching the level of a category 5 hurricane. The wrath and destruction of Hurricane Ian would be felt along a path from the southwest coast of Florida to the northeast coast where Ian finally moved back out into the Atlantic Ocean. The damage estimates for Orange County alone are estimated to be over $200 million. The powerful winds and torrential rain caused roof damage to thousands of homes and businesses. If you are having trouble getting […]
November 14, 2022
Hurricane Ian made landfall on Wednesday, September 28th along the southwest coast of Florida. Ian then headed northeast, hovering over the state for two days before heading back out into the Atlantic Ocean. Along with over 100 deaths, Hurricane Ian was responsible for catastrophic devastation and destruction to homes and businesses throughout the State of Florida. If your property was damaged because of Hurricane Ian, you undoubtedly expect your insurance company to reimburse you in full and within a reasonable amount of time. To make sure that happens, it helps to know how to file a Hurricane Ian insurance claim […]
October 4, 2022
Although the beginning of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season was unusually uneventful, Hurricane Ian more than made up for it when it blew ashore on September 28th as a Category 4 hurricane. If you were in the path of Hurricane Ian, your home and/or business may have suffered significant damage. You may even be temporarily displaced because your home was rendered uninhabitable. Knowing where to turn for help and what steps to take is crucial to recovering financially and emotionally. The Destructive Force of Hurricane Ian Florida residents are accustomed to preparing for hurricane season each year; however, as the […]
April 11, 2022
As a Florida property owner, you have undoubtedly purchased insurance to protect your investment from damage or loss caused by the powerful storms that ravage the state each year during the Atlantic hurricane season. If you filed a claim after suffering roof damage, you understandably expect your insurance company to pay that claim in full. If, instead, your claim is underpaid, what can you do? The good news is that if your insurance company fails to fully compensate you for a roof damage claim, there are steps you can take to get your claim paid in full. Why Was […]
September 9, 2021
Those of us who live in Central Florida have been lucky so far in avoiding major storms this year. However, we still have three months left in Hurricane Season 2021, and if the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is correct, we can expect to see a lot of storm activity. Weather experts typically recommend that we make sure we are prepared for damaging storms, but if the past can tell us anything about the future, it’s that our best preparations are never enough to prevent devastation from a hurricane. A quick look at the catastrophic damage Hurricane Ida has left […]
April 15, 2021
Although tourists flock to Orlando in part because of the beautiful year-round sunshine and warm temperatures, homeowners are all too familiar with the fierce tropical storms that also threaten Orlando each year. A tropical storm or hurricane can cause extensive damage to your home or property, including roof damage. When your roof is damaged in a storm, trying to handle the emotional stress that inevitably follows is difficult enough without also needing to argue and negotiate with your insurance company to ensure that your claim is paid in full and without delay. Knowing what steps to take after your roof […]
October 18, 2017
It’s been just over 1 month now since the storm initially occurred and our office has literally received hundreds of phone calls related to filing a homeowner’s insurance claim for Hurricane Irma. Many clients are experiencing issues related to their Hurricane insurance claims. Attorney Malik created the following videos as an online resource providing accurate and up to date answers to questions you may have related to Hurrican Irma Insurance claims. Attorney Malik Provides Update on the Status of Hurricane Irma Insurance Claims in Florida Stories From Clients Regarding Their Hurricane Irma Insurance Claim What is Covered Under Your Home […]