Quarry Blasting Damage
Blasting Damage
Rock quarry blasting has become a severe problem for homeowners in South Florida. Due to the continuous population growth in the area, we now find residential neighborhoods as close as 1,000 feet from the quarries. Although the State of Florida has set regulations to minimize the effects of blasting in surrounding areas, blasting continues causing grave damages to properties and costing thousands of dollars to homeowners.
In most cases property insurance companies are meant to, and should, provide coverage to the insureds claims for damages caused by blasting. Nonetheless, not all insurers deal fairly with policyholders and if you have been subjected to delays, denials, or lowball settlement offers, you need the help of a trusted law firm. At Schirmer Law we can help you understand your coverage, give you step-by-step assistance with filing your claim, and fight aggressively on your behalf when disputing the actions or inactions of your insurer that work against you.
Have you suffered damages from a nearby quarry? Contact our Florida quarry blasting damage attorneys online or at (754) 240-3774 for a free case evaluation.
Types of Damages
Although the companies themselves deny their blasting is strong enough to damage property, these are the types of damages often caused by nearby blasting:
- Cracks in foundations
- Cracked driveways
- Drywall cracks along walls and ceilings
- Cracked pools and pool decking
- Cracked flooring tiles and backsplashes
- Cracked concrete floors
Homeowners in These Areas Have Reported Damage Caused By Blasting
There are at least 9 rock quarries in Miami-Dade County, which are causing damages to properties in the following areas and its vicinities:
- Doral
- Hialeah
- Homestead
- Florida City
- Palm Springs North
- Miami Lakes
- Fontainebleau
- Westchester
- Miramar
- Pembroke Pines
- Kendall
- Kendall West
- Kendall Lakes
- Westwood Lakes
