Blog: Case Studies

A high percentage of Floridians experience water damage to their home. Learn how Steven Venook was able to double the insurance claim settlement for a homeowner in Pembroke Pines.

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, arson is defined as “any willful or malicious burning or attempting to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc.”  The FBI reports that over 50,000 arson incidents are reported each year in the United…

David experienced a bathroom leak from his family’s second floor bathroom.  The leak resulted in damage to the bathroom, upstairs carpeting, and the downstairs living room ceiling and walls.   David’s insurance company was quick to offer his family $4,749.00 for a total settlement.  After the deductible and depreciation was applied, David was left with a…

Water damage is the second most common cause of homeowner loss, caused mainly by plumbing failures, freezing pipes, and storm damage. Water-related loss is responsible for over $5 billion in annual homeowner property losses each year, approximately 23% of all homeowner property losses. These figures are all too familiar for Virginia of Stewart Florida.  Hers…

We recently spoke with Doug about his experience working with Steven Venook and the team at Advocate Claims Public Adjusters. Doug had purchased a three story home near the beach. Though it was a relatively new home, one day the air-conditioning on the third floor leaked, causing water and mold damage to all three floors…

Water damage affects thousands of homes, nationwide, each year.  Janet of Boynton Beach, Florida recently engaged Advocate Claims’ Public Adjusters for her water damage insurance claim. “Our jacuzzi tub had leaked which went unseen for a period of time.  With water and mold damage to the floor and subflooring, the master bathroom, master closet and…

After experiencing a backup of sewage inside his kitchen cabinets, Peter of Oakland Park, Florida reported his claim to American Integrity Insurance Company. He spent months meeting with the insurer’s paid vendors and tried to find settle the claim. With no success, Peter was referred Advocate Claims Public Adjusters by a mutual friend. It’s interesting to…

Wendy M. was dealing with extensive water damage in her condominium’s kitchen due to a roof leak. Like many people in this situation, she first tried to handle the insurance claim herself, working with her insurer, United Property & Casualty Insurance Company. This proved to be a fruitless effort, as the offer from the insurance…

Sandra K. of Miramar, Florida, woke up one morning to find her feet squishing in water when she walked on her laminate wood floors. She quickly called a plumber, who determined that her water heater had burst. Sandra was not sure if she should put an insurance claim on her record, so she called Advocate…

Most people, upon discovering water damage in their home, immediately worry about how far the damage actually goes, especially if it has permeated into the walls and foundation. This is a valid concern, as water can do a great deal of damage to these hidden areas and impact the value of a home for the…