When a serious storm hits, you may not expect to have to leave your house or fear for your safety. However, you can also take steps after the storm to look at whether or not your house sustained any serious damage. Assess the structure According to the American Red...
Year: 2022
Should you sign an insurance policy with a right to repair clause?
When your home sustains damage from nature, an accident or vandalism, your immediate reaction is likely to file a claim with your insurance company. If you neglect to read your policy at the time of signing, though, you might be unaware of how exactly your insurer...
What causes water damage?
As a homeowner, it is important to understand the damage that the elements can do to a house. Even a new and relatively well-protected home could potentially suffer from enormous losses and irreparable change with certain forms of damage. Water damage often causes a...
How insurance companies work against people
Insurance adjusters almost always act in the best interest of the company. Even getting a payout for a valid claim is difficult sometimes. If you have never filed a claim before, you may not recognize some of the ways insurance companies act in bad faith. Acting in...
What are some signs of hidden fire damage?
Even though a fire may only burn for a short amount of time, the flames can devastate your home or business. In some cases, you may not even notice the full extent of the damage until later on. Learning how to spot subtle signs of hidden damage and harm can help you...
Scientists predict that hurricanes in northern U.S. will become more common
Here in Miami, we're used to hurricanes and the damage they can cause. But scientists believe that these destructive storms could become common much further up the Atlantic coast. According to USA TODAY, a recently published study from Yale University, climate...
Tips on filing a fire damage claim
A residential fire can be devastating. Not only is there often extensive damage, but you will also most likely need to stay somewhere else for a while. There are certain things to be aware of before you file a fire insurance claim. If you do things correctly from the...