Hurricane Ian Damage Attorneys

Hurricane Preparation

Take photos.

• The residence exterior needs to be from all four corners, the roof and any other structures or features of the property. Additional structures can include pools, storage sheds and fences.
• Interior pictures need wide shots to provide a full view of the entire room and all of the room’s contents. The insurance company will often argue that insurance claim damage is preexisting, so any contrary information is essential. Include the ceiling, floor and your personal property in the photo

Shoot video.

• A video walk-around of your home and property is helpful. Record with your smartphone and you document the exterior of your home and be sure to show everything on your property. It would help if you did the same with the interior of your residence. Make a video record of anything like video game platforms, TVs, jewelry and anything that is valuable.

Keep a copy of your insurance policy handy. 

• Have a copy of your homeowner’s insurance policy in an easy-to-access place if you need to file a homeowners insurance claim. Keep in mind that insurance companies will be pretty busy after the hurricane. It is always in your best interest to be among the first people to call customer service to file a claim.

During Hurricane Ian  

Take photos and videos.

• As was the case before the hurricane, smartphone videos and photos are vital. You will want to note any damage as it occurs, but DO NOT put your life in danger. All exterior videos should be taken through a closed window to illustrate the scale of the storm.

After Hurricane Ian

Document all hurricane damage.

• Take the same pre and mid-hurricane photos and smartphone videos to demonstrate all hurricane damage during the storm. Be sure to take pictures of the surrounding area. Trees that are downed, fallen power lines and displaced possessions illustrate the magnitude of a hurricane and make the story real. Always be careful while documenting post-hurricane damage. Keep away from downed electric lines and other potential dangers.
• Look for downed power lines and other hidden dangers.

Get your home inspected.

• All homes and businesses should be carefully inspected for roof, siding, railings, and other exterior damage. Just because you don’t see the damage doesn’t mean it didn’t occur. Sometimes, the effects of a hurricane are subtle and come to light months or years after the storm.

Acquiring Help After Ian

It is possible you can receive money for:

• Hurricane Ian damage to your home
• Foundation damage
• Damage to your roof.
• Structural damage to storage sheds, perimeter fences, attached/detached decks, additional buildings and other structures on the property.
• The cost to replace damaged personal property, furniture, and household appliances.
• Your auto insurer usually pays for car repair or replacement.
• The inability to use your property.
• Hotel or rental home costs during the repair of your residence
• Short-term housing, expenses associated with travel and meal costs during a mandatory evacuation.
• Pet kennel costs, if necessary.
• Additional expenses connected to your temporary relocation.

Our Recommendation

All Hurricane Ian-impacted properties should be inspected after the storm. Reach out to us for a FREE referral to a licensed professional who can inspect your property, so you can be sure you will not have problems in the future.

Help From Hurricane Ian Attorneys

Action Legal Group offers free hurricane damage case reviews for Floridians who suffered property damage during Hurricane Ian.

The hurricane damage specialists on our team will help you understand your hurricane insurance coverage, document all your property damage and overall losses, and file your insurance claims for you. And we will always fight homeowners and commercial insurance claim denials. Your satisfaction is constantly our goal.

Hurricane Ian damage should not mean you must battle headaches, red tape and insurance claim denials. Instead, contact Action Legal Group to discuss your Hurricane Ian home or business damage claim and schedule a free legal consultation with our Florida storm damage homeowners and business insurance lawyers.

We can be reached at 813-296-6401.