Quarry Blasting Home Damage Lawyers in Florida
Residents of Miramar and surrounding South Florida areas have been justifiably frustrated with blasting at a limestone rock quarry in Miami-Dade County. People usually think of quarries as being far away from heavily populated metro areas, but that’s not always the case. There are several stone quarries west of Miami, in Central Florida and near Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Some of these quarries use blasting to excavate things like limestone and oolite. Florida’s limestone mining accounts for roughly half of the rock used in Florida construction projects. These quarries are aggressively pulling out material to meet the needs of Florida builders, and nearby homeowners are literally feeling the effects.
Types of Damage Experienced by Homeowners and Businesses in Miami-Dade County
- Cracks in foundations
- Cracked driveways
- Drywall cracks along walls and ceilings
- Cracked pools and pool decking
- Cracked flooring tiles and backsplashes
- Cracked concrete floors
It may not be long before injuries are reported in relation to quarry blasting. Residents have been complaining of panic attacks and even blasts that are powerful enough to almost cause falls.
Although the companies themselves deny their blasting is strong enough to damage homes, the city of Miramar seems to recognize it’s an issue. They even have a page on their website dedicated to blasting effects, monitoring reports and a complaint form.
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Homeowners living within several miles of Florida quarries have reported quarry blasting home damage, including those near:
- Miami Quarry
- Krome Quarry
- 2 FEC Quarry
- White Rock Quarry
- Atlantic Civil/SDI Quarry
- Lake 6 Quarry
- Pennsuco Quarry
Answers to Florida Quarry Blasting Questions
Yes – Florida insurance companies do cover damage caused by the earth-quake-like vibrations that accompany rock quarry blasting. What makes these claims difficult is the often-aggressive insistence by quarries that their blasting isn’t powerful enough to damage homes.
The problem is people in Miramar and elsewhere in Florida feel the vibrations of these blasts daily and see the growing cracks in their property. Your home doesn’t need to be directly next door to a quarry where blasting is happening to suffer cumulative damage caused by years of nearby blasting.
Experts with extensive experience in home damage can provide professional analysis on both the vibrations affecting your home and the types of damage you’re seeing on your property. It’s not uncommon for home insurance companies to deny claims if you don’t have findings from an expert.
Simply put, if you can feel the vibrations from quarry blasting in your home or business, your house is feeling it too. Years of those frequent vibrations can cause damage, even to sturdily built structures.
The primary barrier to successful blasting damage property claims is often the professional “analysis” from studies paid for by the companies that are performing the quarry blasting. They have an incentive to put out reports that allegedly prove their blasting is unlikely to damage nearby homes.
Just because a quarry claims their blasting isn’t causing nearby property damage doesn’t necessarily mean it’s true. Consider speaking with a Florida property damage lawyer to learn about your options.
In April 2022, a Miami-Dade jury sided with homeowners in a quarry blasting home damage case. The homeowners were awarded a $62,000 verdict after their insurance company initially denied their claim.
Your case isn’t hopeless, even if your insurance company has denied your quarry blasting home damage claim. Consider speaking with Florida property damage lawyers who understand these cases and have been closely following blasting issues in your area.
Any property damage lawyer who makes guarantees about what you can expect isn’t providing you with good advice. The extent of your damage, the obviousness of the cause and the cost of repairs can influence your insurance company’s reaction to your claim. An experienced property damage lawyer or public claims adjuster may be able to provide specific guidance or advice based on the details of your situation.
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