During Hurricane Preparedness Week, everyone who lives in a hurricane-prone community should take time to ensure they have adequate legal and financial protection for their property and possessions while also taking steps to make their home or business more resilient to the impacts of storm damage.  The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and ends on Nov. 30.  

Predictions from scientists at Colorado State University say there will be at least 19 named storms and nine hurricanes in 2022. An average season normally has 14 named storms.  This year’s storm season is expected to bring above-normal activity.  Storm damage can include wind, flood, fires, mold, lightning, hail, and tornadoes.  

Corless Law Group takes a results-oriented approach to litigating storm damage claims while passionately protecting the rights of residential and commercial property owners.  During Hurricane Preparedness Week, it is important to complete the following: 

• Determine your risk
• Develop an evacuation plan
• Assemble disaster supplies/emergency kit, including food and water to get you through seven days plus a first aid kit and a weather radio with batteries in case the power goes out
• Collect important documents related to your house, car, and medications
• Start your insurance review process by reading the declarations page of your policy for details on how much coverage you have, your deductibles, and how a claim will be paid
• Strengthen and secure your home
• Keep cash on hand if ATMs and credit card readers are not working or accessible due to hurricanes or related outages

Property owners who pay insurance premiums to make sure they are covered for storm damage are often disappointed when they discover that the process of filing a claim, collecting what they think is owed to them, and getting repairs made satisfactorily is frustrating because their insurance company attempts to delay, deny or underpay valid claims and repairs.  Corless Law Group doesn’t want to see this happen to you so call us at 813-258-4998 for a free, no-obligation consultation.  

The destructive path of hurricanes can reach far beyond the initial storm damage.  Storms can be financially devastating for someone whose home or business has been severely damaged or even completely destroyed.  It is important to understand the elements that might affect your insurance payout after a hurricane, so speak to our experienced property damage claim lawyers.   

We leave no stone unturned and try to provide you with the best possible outcome for your case.  While some property damage claim lawyers focus their practice on specific geographic areas of Florida, Corless Law Group has a track record of successfully litigating insurance disputes throughout the Sunshine State, from the Florida Keys to Daytona and Fort Myers to Tampa.   Florida’s coastal exposure means that when hurricanes hit, a lot of people are negatively impacted, which is why you need a property damage claims attorney fighting for your rights.  If your insurance company refuses to cover the extent of your hurricane damage, talk with an experienced hurricane and property damage attorney at Corless Law Group. 

For each case, I bring 25+ years of litigation experience handling insurance dispute cases.  Our team provides free consultations to review the details of your property damage claim to determine the best path forward.  Contact us at 813-258-4998.  We help Florida policyholders secure full and fair compensation to fix their property and get their lives back on track after hurricanes and other devastating storms. 

Peak hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin has begun.  Hurricane season lasts through the end of November, with its peak running from mid-August to mid-October.  NOAA has doubled down on its initial seasonal forecast issued in May by announcing that the season will continue to be above-average.  In fact, you are probably well-aware that Hurricane Ida pummeled the Gulf Coast, leaving major destruction in Louisiana.  Search and rescue efforts have begun.  

If you’re on the Gulf Coast or the Atlantic Ocean, maintain your vigilance and storm preparation plans as August through October are our peak months for tropical cyclone development.  Nearly 90% of hurricanes occur after August 1st, and the statistics also say that nearly 95% of our major hurricanes occur after August 1st.  

August is historically the month the tropical Atlantic begins kicking into high gear.  Sea surface temperatures continue to climb across the Atlantic, and wind shear begins to decrease, which results in August seeing the biggest increase in tropical activity of the entire hurricane season. 

Strong winds, heavy rains, and storm surge can wreak havoc on a property (residential and commercial), causing roof damage, structural damage, water damage, broken glass, fire damage, business losses, and landscape damage, to name a few.  The property damage lawyers at Corless Barfield Trial Group maximize insurance recovery after a severe storm or hurricane loss for our policyholder clients.  We’ve secured half a billion dollars worth of case results for insureds.  

Corless Barfield Trial Group assists clients in all phases of their storm damage claim, from initial damage evaluation through litigation and appeal, if necessary.  Call 813-258-4998 as we’re available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. 

We provide free consultations, employ a team of experts, and will travel to you anywhere in Florida.  We can help you with an ongoing storm damage dispute or with filing a new claim against your homeowner’s insurance company.

As a Large Loss law firm, we have the expertise to handle multi-unit dwelling property damage claims associated with tropical storms and hurricanes, and help policyholders get the coverage they are entitled to under their insurance policy.  Put our 25+ years of exceptional negotiation and litigation experience and results to good use for you.  

The hurricane property damage claim attorneys at Corless Barfield Trial Group have extensive experience helping clients obtain full compensation from their insurers.  We will fight for your rights to receive costs associated with structural damage, property damage, and relocation as well as other business expenses associated with a tropical storm or hurricane loss.  If you have suffered damage from a storm and are unsure of the extent of your damages, the cost to repair, or the value of your insurance claim, call us at 813-258-4998 or email service@corlessbarfield.com.