Even before Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm on September 26, 2024, it was clear that this hurricane would cause historic levels of damage to life and property. Rebuilding after this catastrophic event will not be easy, but our lawyers can keep the process moving smoothly by handling your insurance claims.
At Ged Lawyers, we know that storms can strike at any time. That is why our disaster recovery lawyers are always there when clients need us, even on weekends and in the evenings. Call now for a free, confidential consultation and pay us nothing until you get your money.
Our Law Firm Can File Hurricane Helene Property Damage Claims for You
Getting your insurance company to pay you after a natural disaster is not always easy. You might encounter challenges like:
- Slow response times
- Demands for evidence that does not exist or that is not relevant to evaluating your case
- False claims that your policy does not apply to your situation
- Lowball offers that will not cover everything you lost
Our property damage lawyers can protect your rights by communicating with the insurer on your behalf. They may be less likely to try to shortchange you if they know that our legal team is keeping an eye on them.
Let Our Hurricane Helene Property Damage Claims Lawyers Go to Work for You
Ged Lawyers can take care of the entire claims process on your behalf, including but not limited to:
- Going over your insurance policies so that you and we both understand what they say
- Collecting evidence that connects your losses to Hurricane Helene
- Filing all necessary evidence and paperwork with your insurance company
- Communicating with the insurer throughout your case to make sure they have what they need and that they are processing your claim in a timely manner
- Figuring out the reason behind any claim denials and working with the insurer to address the problem
- Negotiating for the money you need to replace lost property, rebuild destroyed or unsafe structures, and cover other storm-related expenses
The sooner you get in touch with Ged Lawyers, the sooner we can start fighting for your future. Call now to find out more at no cost or risk to you.
Finding Out if Your Insurance Covers Hurricane Helene Property Damage
Hurricanes can destroy property in many different ways. Some of the most common causes of hurricane damage include:
- Wind damage
- Water damage
- Impact damage from flying debris
- Electrical damage
- Structural collapse
You need to identify exactly what kind(s) of damage affected your property, as this may affect which insurance you file a claim with. The Hurricane Helene damage lawyers from our firm can assist you with this critical task.
Investigating Your Property Damage Claim
Both Ged Lawyers and an insurance adjuster will need to assess your losses before we can determine how much money your claim is worth and which policy should cover it:
- According to Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), hurricane insurance only covers wind damage. We can show that wind damaged your property by, for example, detailing the destruction caused by flying or falling objects and taking pictures of missing shingles.
- Your hurricane coverage only applies from the moment a hurricane watch or warning is issued until 72 hours after the final watch or warning expires. Our attorneys can use official weather reports and timestamped evidence from you (e.g., cell phone photos) to prove you are eligible.
- You must seek flood damage compensation from a specific flood insurance policy. Estimates or bills from contractors you hired to fix the water damage can serve as valuable evidence when filing a claim.
Our property damage attorneys recognize how complex and discouraging this process can seem when all you want to do is move forward with your life. Let our team do the hard legal work while you spend more time making plans with your family.
What Kinds of Damage Did Hurricane Helene Do?
Hurricane Helene was predicted to be so destructive that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) took the rare step of issuing a news release to warn people in Florida and surrounding areas that:
- Helene was “an unusually large storm,” so it would affect a wide swath of the southeastern United States
- The storm would drop massive amounts of rain both before and after making landfall, so destructive flooding was a near certainty for many
- The “extreme rainfall rates” would also cause landslides
- High wind speeds and gusts would cause widespread power outages, rip up trees and large branches, and destroy property
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) further reported that, just before Helene made landfall, its sustained windspeed was 140 miles per hour. These winds also had the potential to turn into tornadoes in some areas.
What Areas Were Hit Hardest by Hurricane Helene?
Helene made landfall on Florida’s Big Bend Coast, located in the eastern portion of the panhandle. This includes but is not limited to the following counties:
- Franklin County
- Wakulla County
- Jefferson County
- Taylor County
That said, due to the storm’s size, it posed a threat to virtually all of Florida and the United States’s entire southeast region. Even as it weakened while making its way deeper inland, Helene continued to cause catastrophic flooding and wind damage.
Our Disaster Recovery Lawyers Can Help After Hurricane Helene
Ged Lawyers is here to assist anyone in Florida who was impacted by Hurricane Helene, whether you:
- Lost a home or a business
- Experienced the total loss of your property or extensive property damage
- Live in the areas of immediate impact or anywhere else in Florida
- Are more comfortable speaking Spanish, Arabic, Creole, Greek, Portuguese, Russian, or Turkish
Everyone deserves legal representation after such a distressing event. Our hurricane damage attorneys would be honored to assist you through this difficult time.
Let Our Property Damage Claims Attorneys Protect Your Rights After Hurricane Helene
Surviving a hurricane is one of the most stressful and traumatizing events you will ever endure. The process of seeking compensation for your losses should be made as straightforward as possible. Call Ged Lawyers and find out how our Hurricane Helene property damage claims lawyers can work quickly to advocate for you.
