Trial Lawyer · Natchitoches, Louisiana
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Over 100 people were killed, and hundreds more are still missing after a wildfire devastated Maui last month, making it one of the deadliest wildfires in modern history.
As Hurricane Idalia takes aim at Florida, it’s no surprise that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a revised hurricane forecast earlier this month, changing it to above-normal storm activity.
NOAA has released its predictions for the 2023 hurricane season, and it’s good news.
Knowing what to do after a hurricane can mean the difference between getting the insurance proceeds you’re owed, preventing further damage to your property, and accessing financial assistance to repair, rebuild, and replace what’s lost.
Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on August 29, 2021, exactly 16 years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and other areas of the state. Ida was the second most damaging and intense Louisiana hurricane on record, causing $75 billion in damage across the U.S.
Often, insurance doesn’t cover the total amount of losses. In these situations, disaster assistance in the form of physical disaster loans can help people recover quickly.
Increasing your insurance policy limit and adding separate insurance, like windstorm, hurricane, and flood deductibles, offers the best security for when disaster strikes.
Invest a little time and energy in reviewing your property insurance policies at the beginning of each hurricane season. Don’t wait until a storm is in the Gulf to try and make changes to your coverage.
Homeowner’s insurance coverage and FEMA provide help after a hurricane, but they differ in scope.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, contact Jed to discuss your case.
