Current Articles | Archives | Search After receiving a settlement offer of $35,663.96 for damages related to sinkhole activity, the insured’s expressed concern to their insurance company. The insurance company responded with a demand for Appraisal pursuant to the insurance policy. The insured’s retained Tutwiler and Associates, Inc. to act as their appraiser. Tutwiler and Associates, Inc. assessed the…
Current Articles | Archives | Search After receiving an initial, unacceptable offer of $46,000.00 to stabilize and repair damage to their home resulting from sinkhole activity, Tutwiler and Associates, Inc. was retained to prepare, present and negotiate the claim. As a result, a final settlement of $90,000.00 was reached with the insurance company. Public Adjuster:Keith GramsPosted in:Residential, Homeowner Association…
Current Articles | Archives | Search After quickly recognizing that he may not receive a fair settlement from the insurance company for a confirmed sinkhole, which was located on the property line, this homeowner, who is an attorney, retained Tutwiler & Assoc. to assist with the claim. Tutwiler & Assoc. assessed the loss and damages, prepared the claim package,…
Current Articles | Archives | Search Hurricane Jeanne’s winds caused major damage to this office, warehouse complex in Boca Raton, FL on September 25, 2004. The insurance company adjuster, after making a thorough investigation, advised the policyholder there would be no payment made. The insured retained Tutwiler and Associates, and a settlement was subsequently reached well in excess of…
Current Articles | Archives | Search The Hotel Maison Pierre Lafitte is a very high-end boutique hotel located one block off Canal Street in downtown New Orleans. The hotel was severely damaged in Hurricane Katrina and the owner retained Tutwiler & Associates to represent them for the loss and damages that resulted from Hurricane Katrina’s high winds and resulting…
Current Articles | Archives | Search In April of 2009 public adjuster, Rick Tutwiler, was called upon by a former client, who informed him that he had just suffered severe water damage to both of his penthouse units located on the top floor of the 30 story condominium building in which he lived. The owner, who had enlisted Mr.…
Current Articles | Archives | Search On June 28, 2010 a toilet supply line broke in condominium unit located on the second floor causing very serious damage to the master association property as well as the unit owner property located on the ground level unit and his personal belongings. The unit owner, a world renown business leader who was…
Current Articles | Archives | Search On April 20, 2009 a water pipe burst in this upscale custom home located in South Tampa, Florida. The ensuing damages consisted of ruined bamboo flooring, drywall, hardwood base mouldings, and personal property items. After suffering through many months of insurance company delay and an unacceptable settlement offer, the insured decided to retain…
Current Articles | Archives | Search On March 16, 2009 an electrical fire erupted in the office room of this upscale condominium unit located at the Plaza Harbor Island on the exclusive Harbor Island in downtown Tampa. Fire and smoke quickly spread causing serious damage to many of the unit’s fixtures and personal property items. The unit further suffered…
Current Articles | Archives | Search On March 16, 2009 a massive electrical fire broke out in this residential home located in New Port Richey, Florida causing an extensive amount of damage to the interior, exterior, and personal property. The owner, who was a full time contractor, initially wanted to pursue the claim himself, but soon found it to…