Hurricane season often means broken windows, which can be exceptionally expensive to replace. If you have concerns regarding whether or not your broken windows are covered, reach out to an experienced New Orleans homeowners insurance claims attorney today. Your Broken Window Claim The answer to whether homeowners insurance covers broken windows depends upon the kind of coverage […]
If you are wondering if you should board up your window during hurricane season, it’s often a good idea. If a severe storm is coming your way, boarding up your windows can go a long way toward protecting your home and should be taken into careful consideration. If your home has been damaged in a […]
A wind mitigation inspection relates to taking proactive steps toward protecting your home or property in the event of hurricane-strength winds, and if your property fares well in the inspection, it can save you a considerable amount on your insurance premiums in the process. Windstorms like hurricanes can be especially damaging, and windstorm mitigation can […]
If your home or property was damaged in a hurricane, you’d look to a contractor to help put things right and allow you to return to normalcy as quickly as possible. It may come as a shock that contractor scams are not uncommon in the aftermath of an upset of this magnitude. Hurricanes leave immense […]
The IRS sometimes offers hurricane tax relief in the face of major hurricanes like Ida and Dorian. Working with the IRS can be complicated, making it advisable to work closely with an experienced hurricane damage attorney. Are Hurricane Losses Tax Deductible? If a hurricane causes your personal belongings or your home to be damaged, you may […]
Business interruption policies are designed to provide business owners like you with just compensation in the event a covered event thwarts the smooth operation of their businesses. Hurricanes are infamous for shutting down businesses – in addition to a host of other devastating effects – which makes better understanding your business interruption coverage paramount. If […]
According to local NBC news in New Orleans, homeowners in the area are experiencing significant increases in their insurance rates as the 2022 hurricane season heats up. The fact is that insurance premiums can rise in direct correlation to hurricanes and other risk factors, and staying abreast of increases in your home insurance premiums is critical. If […]
Hurricanes can wreak immense damage to your home and belongings. While your renters’ insurance policy may cover some of the damage you experience in a storm of this magnitude, it may not cover everything. The coverage your policy provides depends upon how it is written, and not all renters’ policies are created equally. This is […]
Bloomberg reports that thousands of residents throughout Louisiana and Florida lost their homeowners coverage this year as the United States prepared for another busy hurricane season. The consequences of such a loss can be grim. Additionally, New Orleans’ local CBS channel reports that three Louisiana insurance companies shut their doors in June and July of this year – […]
Dealing with property damage is stressful and frustrating—especially if the damage is to your home. You have insurance coverage to help you cover these damages. When you file a property insurance claim, you have the fair and reasonable expectation that you will receive your benefits in a timely manner. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. […]