Each year, the United States sees several storms or natural disasters that cause at least $1 billion in property damage. To make sure your house withstands the elements, you should take critical steps to fortify your property before a hurricane or other storm lands. Preparing for a storm takes time and some upfront costs. But you […]
Louisiana law regulates the insurance industry, and it imposes a duty of good faith and fair dealing on insurers. If you suffered property damage in a storm, you should immediately contact your property insurer to open a claim. Please also pay attention to red flags and bad-faith insurance practices. This industry has a history of […]
Liberty Mutual is one of the large issuers of homeowner’s insurance. Unfortunately, dealing with them for a property damage claim is a real challenge. Liberty, like all insurers, tries to maximize their profits, and they have denied many claims, even after serious storms cause massive damage. Insurance Claim HQ is your friendly, experienced law firm […]
Fire is often one of the worst case scenarios that a Louisiana business can experience. Fire means more than property damage; it can often mean the loss of life. And even if everyone escapes the fire unharmed, there is then the prospect of an extended interruption to the business itself, which can add thousands–even millions–in […]
It seems like each year, forecasters predict another “record” hurricane season. Of course, even a single-named storm can wreak havoc on a city like New Orleans. And while there is nothing you can do to prevent a hurricane, there are steps you can start taking now to help protect your home from potential hurricane damage. […]
Hail is an often overlooked byproduct of the severe storms that frequently wreck Louisiana homes. Hail is a form of solid precipitation that is similar to, yet distinct from, ice pellets. Indeed, the typical hailstone can measure several inches in diameter, which makes it a potent projectile should several hundred of them come in contact […]
Everyone who lives in Louisiana understands the risks that a hurricane can pose to their homes and families. And while you cannot control Mother Nature, you can try to protect yourself against it by taking out hurricane insurance. But what exactly is hurricane insurance–and more importantly, what does hurricane insurance cover cover? There Is No […]
When a hurricane unleashes its full fury, it leaves mass devastation in its wake. Thousands of homes can be flooded in an instant. Wind damage tears off roofs and scatters personal property all throughout the area. And once the hurricane moves on, the surviving homeowners are left to rebuild. Almost as daunting as the hurricane […]
While there are many advantages to living in New Orleans, the region’s frequent thunderstorms, tropical storms, and hurricanes is not one of them. To the contrary, storm damage is a problem that just about every Louisiana resident has dealt with at one point in their lives. And there is often nothing more frustrating than filing […]
Living in Louisiana means dealing with the persistent threat of water damage from multiple sources, including hurricanes, thunderstorms, and simple routine plumbing issues. What makes water damage especially problematic is that it can quickly destroy the interior of your home, making the property unlivable for a substantial period of time, and navigating a water damage […]