Hurricanes bring strong winds and heavy rains. After these natural forces move into an uninhabited area, the place could look like a war zone. For example, high winds could leave streets covered with tiles detached from houses, power sources collapsed, trees uprooted, and traffic signs destroyed.
The extent of the damage will depend on the strength of the hurricane. Which can be numbered from one to five based on the wind speed of the storm. Regardless of strength, hurricanes have five main levels that people should be aware of when it comes to property damage.
Unfortunately, even with the best attempt to protect someone’s property, it will likely end up with damage in a hurricane. If your home or business is damaged in the storm, you will want to make sure you take the following steps to ensure that your hurricane damage claim with your insurance is handled promptly and fairly.
Cover your affected property. It is important that, if your property suffers any damage, it is covered with an awning or something similar. This is to prevent water intrusion or any subsequent damage. Remember, the insurance company will take any reason to avoid paying you. If they claim that your property is more deteriorated after the storm, they will blame you for the damage and deny your claim.
Document everything. It is recommended that you start from the outside and collect the entire house at each take, all four sides, and everything you can from the roof. Also be sure to take photos of the entire garden. Start by taking panoramic photos, then zoom in to get more details. Then head inside and take photos there. Start with full photos of the rooms and then scroll to take individual photos of the items. A complete photographic record is important to be able to prove losses in the event you need to file a claim. As you take the photos, take an inventory of the affected property. This will also help with your request.
File your insurance claim as soon as possible. Insurance policies generally require you to act fast after storm damage. That is why it is of the utmost importance that you collect your photographs, write down your inventory, and file your complaint as soon as possible.
Hurricanes are also known to bring heavy rains with them. These rains can fall by less than a few inches to different feet in height in a short period of time. The amount of rain has nothing to do with the strength of the storm, but rather with the speed at which it is moving. Slowly moving storms linger over a certain area longer and therefore more rain falls.
The amount of rain can be a detriment to other factors. Such as the destruction of cars, water damage to houses, and / or cracks to the foundations of buildings. In the worst case, they would lead to the drowning of people.
If you run into any of these problems, or some other dispute with your insurance company, handling the situation on your own could cost you more time and be difficult. If you don’t have the savings to do the repairs yourself, insurance money is essential in order to start rebuilding. Alternatively, using your life savings to repair the damage caused by the hurricane will affect your ability to pay for your family’s education or even to take the vacation you deserve.
Although this will not be the case, because the insurance company most likely owes you your money. If you experience any of the problems from your insurance company, do not hesitate to contact Ovadia Law Group at 1-800-674-9396. We can complete a free and risk-free evaluation of your case. We are here to help hold insurance companies accountable. Our goal is to give you the opportunity to continue with your life normally. Call Us Today!
All homeowners in Tampa are aware of the destructive power that a hurricane or tropical storm can cause. Wind damage causes a variety of problems in an insured’s home or business. With the increase in tropical activity in recent years, it is essential for homeowners to purchase storm and hurricane insurance to protect their assets. During a hurricane event, it is straightforward for a policyholder to feel overwhelmed by the damage done to their property and to be able to deal with the insurance company. Insurance companies are notoriously known for underestimating the total damages caused and inevitably from wage claims. Enlisting a trusted Tampa lawyers claims assistance will ensure that your hurricane claim receives the attention and detail necessary for a fast and accurate insurance settlement.
Ovadia Law Group has been a powerful and effective partner for the victims of all the tropical storms or hurricanes that struck the United States over the past 15 years, including Hurricanes Sandy, Katrina, Andrew, Hugo, Ike, and Opal. Our hurricane damage experts lawyers win claim settlements that reflect what the insurance company must pay based on your insurance policy and the actual valuation of the damages, rather than what the company insurance wants to pay or merely offers Hurricane damage.
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