Hurricane Ian pummeled Florida as a strong Category 4 storm. It unleashed catastrophic floods and life-threatening storm surge along with wind damage and tornadoes. Millions of people remain without power. Hurricane Ian’s devastating impacts were felt throughout Florida, including in Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Orange, Pasco, and Pinellas counties. Our goal at Corless […]
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What Natural Disasters Are Covered By Homeowners Insurance?
Every day we hear news reports of devastating fires, flash floods, lightning strikes, windstorms, hail, and tornadoes. A record number of severe storms and fires are impacting Americans from coast-to-coast in large part due to global warming and climate change. In Florida, what natural disasters can you expect to be covered by your homeowner’s […]
Price of Paradise: Get Peace of Mind Before a Storm Strikes
Batten down the hatches. Hurricane season is here, and that means an increase in the frequency and severity of severe storms. Multiple tropical threats and disturbances appear in the Atlantic as the July 4th holiday week kicks off. A combination of factors – La Nina, climate change, warmer ocean waters, and the Gulf of Mexico’s […]
Inside Florida’s Property Insurance Crisis
Another hurricane season is weeks away, and policyholders are loyally paying their premiums to ensure they are covered should disaster strike. But if you are a property owner in Florida, chances are your insurance rates are increasing at an unprecedented pace – sometimes by as much as 111% – or your policy has been dropped. […]
Storm Damage Solutions for Sunshine State Policyholders
The 2022 hurricane season is one month away and with Hurricane Preparedness Week running from May 1 and ending May 7, it’s time to start getting hurricane plans ready so that you can prepare your home, family, and pets for the upcoming season. We recommend that homeowners, business owners, condo owners, HOAs, and renters prepare […]
Heart of Hurricane Season: Forecast Update
“It only takes one storm hitting an area to cause a disaster, regardless of the overall activity for the season. Therefore, residents, businesses, and government agencies of coastal and near-coastal regions are urged to prepare every hurricane season regardless of this, or any other, seasonal outlook.” – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Peak hurricane […]
Special Report: Tropical Storm Elsa Insurance Claim? Florida’s Premier Property Damage Lawyers Can Help
The full extent of Tropical Storm Elsa’s damage and destruction is not yet known. However, of this we are certain: Florida storms are capable of destroying homes, businesses, and communities in a matter of seconds. Tropical Storm Elsa has lashed the Sunshine State with heavy winds and unrelenting rain bands. Elsa battered western Florida as […]
Climate Change Will Affect Storm Damage Insurance Claims
Wild Weather The winter of 2021 is already historic, with the majority of the U.S. seeing the coldest (and iciest) weather in memory, including in areas not accustomed to extreme cold conditions. Winter and ice storm advisories stretch from the Gulf Coast up to New England, across the Midwest and impact the Pacific Northwest. Deep […]
Won’t Back Down: Fighting Insurers For Property Damage Coverage
When they go low – and they will – we go high, or we take them to court. Insurance companies and their bureaucracies will be the biggest obstacle between you and your property damage claim. Corless Barfield Trial Group knows how to deal with insurers and adjusters trying to hold your compensation. Everything an insurer […]