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Fewer Floridians Plan to Evacuate this Hurricane Season
A survey by AAA has found that far fewer Floridians are likely to evacuate due to a storm this year. The reasoning? They are worried about the coronavirus pandemic. This is an alarming statistic, because storms have proven to be much deadlier than the novel coronavirus, at least for most people outside nursing homes…. Read More »
Why Stormwater Runoff is a Danger
Heavy rainfall during tropical storms and hurricanes is a serious problem, especially in urban environments like Daytona Beach. In isolated rural areas, water can seep into the soil, so flooding and runoff are far less significant. However, concrete and asphalt are impermeable structures, which prevents the water from going anywhere. According to the United… Read More »
Were You Injured on a Neighbor’s Property after a Hurricane?
Hurricanes can cause tremendous destruction—knocking down trees, blowing off roofs, and disordering the landscape. However, this does not mean that a property owner is relieved of their duty under Florida law to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. If that were true, no one would ever have to fix their property and could… Read More »
Problems that Arise with Business Interruption Coverage Following a Hurricane
Hurricanes and other powerful storms not only damage a business’ physical structure, they can also cause businesses to halt operations. This means that a business owner is losing money while they try to replace damaged inventory and fix the building. Unfortunately for the owner making a claim, many insurers drag their heels or try… Read More »
Florida Court Finds Utility Not Liable for Nursing Home Deaths During Irma
As reported in the Daytona Beach News-Journal, a state appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling that Florida Power & Light was not legally responsible when residents in a Broward County nursing home died during a hurricane. As many readers will remember, the nursing home lost its power after Hurricane Irma struck in… Read More »
Minority Communities Hardest Hit During Hurricanes
The 2020 hurricane season is already off to a fast start. As one article notes, we have had three named tropical storms in the Atlantic—and the season is barely a week old. At this rate, we could see dozens of storms before everything shakes out. We can be sure, however, that some communities will… Read More »
Can You Be Forced to Arbitrate a Homeowners’ Insurance Dispute?
Very few people really read their homeowners’ insurance policy cover to cover. And if they did, their eyes probably glazed over any arbitration provision. However, if you have a dispute with your insurer, this little provision could cause a big headache. You might find that you need to travel outside Florida to attend arbitration,… Read More »
Arthur is First Named Storm of the Season
Hurricane Season officially started June 1st, and already there is a named storm, Tropical Storm Arthur, that has developed over sea. Whether Arthur matures into a hurricane remains to be seen. However, it should come very close to the United States coast and could cause property damage. Now is the time to get your… Read More »
Preparing Your Home for Hurricane Season
Home preparation for hurricane season is not a quick, two-day affair. Ideally, you should be working to improve the safety of your home year-round. However, there are a few things you can tackle in the coming weeks to make your home more secure for when the first storm hits Florida. Our property damage attorneys… Read More »
A Look at How Hurricanes Are Named
Have you ever wondered who came up with the name Hurricane Andrew? Or who decided to name a storm Hurricane Katrina? The naming of hurricanes is a relatively recent practice, but there is a definite method to the madness. According to an interesting article published by WFTV 9, all storms are given a name… Read More »
