Current Articles | Archives | Search On May 10th, 2010 Mr. McIntosh noticed standing water in his kitchen pantry and called his insurance company. Upon arrival, the insurance company’s adjuster began to talk as if no coverage would be provided due to the assumed length of time the leak had existed. At this point Mr. McIntosh realized he needed…
Current Articles | Archives | Search While the insured’s builders risk policy was in full force and effect, a covered loss was sustained when a fire occurred on the 39th floor of the 51 story insured property, causing severe water and smoke damage. As a result of the fire damage, repair and restoration costs were incurred and delays occurred…
Current Articles | Archives | Search A member of the congregation at the Church of God Washington Park who had previously used the professional services of Tutwiler & Associates Public Adjusters in Orlando to successfully negotiate an insurance claim on his house, recommended their services to the Church when it discovered that the main building had suffered severe damage…
Current Articles | Archives | Search The Bayfront Tower, one of Florida’s most prestigious condominium buildings, is a 29-story high rise located on Tampa Bay in downtown St. Petersburg, FL. While undergoing routine repair the staff found decay in exterior wall studs. The Board of Directors upon recommendation of their legal counsel retained Tutwiler and Associates to advise and…
Current Articles | Archives | Search Thousands of Texas businesses were adversely affected by the devastation left behind by Hurricane Ike, which reached Galveston and Houston, Texas on September 13, 2008 and is known as the most costly weather catastrophe in State history, accounting for more than $12 billion in insurance claims. During the storm, a tornado spun-off and…
Current Articles | Archives | Search Hurricane Gustav made landfall near Cocodrie, LA on September 1, 2008 as a Category 2 hurricane. In her path was a community of apartment buildings located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Most of the buildings’ roofs were damaged allowing water inside the interiors causing major damage to interior finishing as well as tenants personal…
Current Articles | Archives | Search The Frontier Steakhouse, known for its famous “6 lb Steak Challenge” suffered a devastating fire in its rear kitchen, causing severe fire, smoke and water damage throughout the restaurant. Given the enormous task of formulating the building, contents, stock and business income losses, ownership decided to hire Tutwiler and Associates, Inc. to act…
Current Articles | Archives | Search On September 25, 2004, Hurricane Jeanne, the last of the Big 4 Hurricanes in 2004 came ashore in the general vicinity of the insured apartment complex. Wind and flood caused catastrophic damage to the extent that the building officials issued a demolition order. After much debate, Tutwiler and Associates, Inc. was able to…
Current Articles | Archives | Search Park Place Apartments is located on Scenic Highway in Pensacola, Florida. After Hurricane Ivan inflicted heavy windstorm damage to the buildings, the insurance company estimated the damages at $100,000. Dissatisfied with the payment, ownership retained the expert public adjusting firm Tutwiler and Associates, Inc. to re-evaluate damages and submit a supplemental claim. As…