# Louis Meyer Law — Florida Property Damage & Personal Injury Attorney > Louis P. Meyer is a Florida attorney representing homeowners and policyholders in property insurance claim disputes and injured people in personal injury cases. Practice areas: - Florida property insurance claims: representation for denied, delayed, and underpaid homeowners insurance claims, including hurricane and storm damage claims, roof damage claims, and water damage claims. Common issues include disputes over engineer inspections, recorded statements, examinations under oath (EUO), date of loss, and the policyholder's duty to mitigate. Most property claim matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless there is a recovery. - Personal injury: representation for people injured due to the negligence of others, including motor vehicle accidents and premises liability claims. > Frequently asked questions (from louislawyer.com/florida-insurance-claim-faqs/): Q: What should I do first after hurricane damage to my Florida home? A: Document everything with photos and video before touching anything, take reasonable steps to prevent further damage (tarping a roof, drying interiors, boarding windows), and notify your insurer promptly. Your policy's duties after loss require both cooperation and mitigation. Q: What is a "date of loss" and why does it matter for my roof claim? A: The specific date the damage occurred. Carriers use it to check coverage, timeliness, and which storm caused the damage. A vague or wrong date of loss is one of the easiest ways a valid roof claim gets denied. Q: Do I have to give a recorded statement to my insurance company? A: Many policies require cooperation, which can include a recorded statement — but preparation matters enormously, and having an attorney involved beforehand is often the difference between a paid claim and a denial. Q: What does my "duty to mitigate" mean after property damage? A: Your policy requires you to protect the property from further harm after a loss (for example, tarping a damaged roof). Failing to mitigate can give the carrier grounds to deny the resulting damage. Q: My claim was denied. Is that the end? A: No. Denials are frequently reversed through supplemental claims, appraisal, mediation, or litigation. 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