Six hurricanes made landfall in the United States in the year 2020. Hurricanes may impact millions of Americans each year, destroying homes and causing injuries and deaths. Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center After a hurricane passes through, you need to know what to do. There are dangers that exist even after the storm is over. In […]
You should be able to trust your own insurance company—after all, you’re their paying customer. The unfortunate reality, however, is that your insurance is not always on your side. When your insurance company stalls, misleads, or denies your claim, they are acting in bad faith, and you deserve justice. But what does that mean for […]
Burst pipes are a core frustration of homeownership and can cause extensive water damage if not caught in time. Water can force you to replace appliances, repair floors, and throw away precious keepsakes. Damage of this level will cost you, but will your homeowners insurance be there to help? Insurance coverage will depend on the […]
If you’re working your way through the claims process after reporting property damage to your homeowner’s insurance company, sooner or later you’ll be working with an insurance adjuster. The insurance company will send out someone they’ll probably call an “independent” adjuster, but don’t be fooled by the choice of words: this person works for the insurance […]
You count on your insurance coverage when disaster strikes. The unfortunate reality, however, is that your home insurance company cares more about their profits than making sure you get a fair settlement offer in a timely manner. Even if you have a strong case, insurance companies will use any tactic they can to reduce or […]
If your home has been damaged—particularly in a way that makes it unsafe or vulnerable—getting it fixed and back to normal as soon as possible is critically important. But it’s hard to know who to trust with your property and your money. Although you would expect your insurance company to look out for you, the […]
During hurricane season, your property is at greater risk of severe damage—something you expect your homeowners insurance to cover. However, the reality is that your insurance company will do whatever they can to avoid paying your claim. This makes understanding how to prepare and strengthen your hurricane damage claim even more important. The insurance claim […]
If you’ve suffered losses due to Hurricane Ida, you may have heard about the Hurricane Ida Voluntary Mediation Program. What is it? Is it right for you? Our Hurricane Ida insurance claim lawyers explain what you need to know about the program. 8 Things to Know About the Hurricane Ida Voluntary Mediation Program 1. It’s for claims less […]
There’s been a storm. You suffer damages to your home, business, or personal property. You need to file a storm damage insurance claim. Most people don’t know a lot about insurance claims until they need to file one. It’s important to have the correct information about your policy. You must make sure that you file […]
Part of any hurricane preparedness plan is strengthening your home. There are things that you can do before a hurricane hits to make your home stronger and more able to withstand the winds and water. Many of these things are simple to do. They can save you time and expense when your home is in the path […]