How can you stay safe while entering your house after a flood?
In the time after a flood that led to water coming into your house, you may not know how to approach your house. After taking the necessary precautions and getting the clearance to go back again, you still need to use caution. Learning more about tips that can help...
Challenging a flood insurance claim denial
There are few things worse for a homeowner than coming home to find standing water where it shouldn’t be. Although many homeowners purchase flood insurance to protect their property, it may not cover the damage and can lead to a dispute between the homeowner and the...
What is Louisiana’s hurricane mediation program?
Hurricanes are an unfortunate part of life for Louisiana residents, with many of these storms producing heavy winds, large hail and flooding. This often results in property damage that requires you to file an insurance claim. A recent change to the insurance claim...
Does it matter how water entered my home for an insurance claim?
If you live in Louisiana, where the weather can be harsh, you may have experienced water damage in your home or property due to storms, floods or other causes. Water damage can be devastating and costly, and it can also affect your health and safety. That is why it is...
What should I do to prepare for hurricane season?
The Atlantic hurricane season officially starts on June 1. While Baton Rouge is several miles inland, it has had major storms pass through it and is always at risk of damage from hurricanes and tropical storms. Predictions from two major universities, which several...
What to do if a tree falls on your home
Natural disasters can be devastating and can strike without warning. If a tree falls on your home, it can cause significant damage and put you and your family at risk, so it is important to know what steps to take if that happens to you. Assess the damage The first...
What is the process for flood insurance claims?
People living in Louisiana have experience with many different types of storms. It is common for there to be strong storms, which can cause damage to homes and buildings. Some storms have strong winds and the storms also can produce large amounts of rain and cause...
Helpful tips when filing a claim for hurricane damage
Property damage from a hurricane is something Louisiana residents are all too familiar with. As we have seen with hurricanes in recent years, the resulting damage can be substantial, even causing you to lose your home. Learn the details of your insurance policy After...