Florida Hurricane Helene Insurance Claims Lawyer
During hurricane season, which extends from June 1 up until November 30 every year, nearly every area of Florida is at risk of sustaining hurricane damage. Whether your area sustains a direct hit from a hurricane or experiences the aftermath of a hurricane making landfall, you may experience wind damage, tornado damage, flooding, and additional consequences that can make your property partially or fully uninhabitable. While Hurricane Helene made landfall back on September 26, 2024, thousands of property owners across the state are still dealing with insurance challenges and the aftermath of the storm. If you need assistance, an attorney at Geyer Fuxa Tyler can help. Contact our experienced Florida Hurricane Helene insurance claims lawyer today.
Learning About Insurance Claims in Florida After Hurricane Helene
Across the state of Florida, Hurricane Helene caused damage with the greatest impact on the Gulf Coast and Big Bend areas of the state, according to the Florida Climate Center. It made landfall as a major hurricane — a Category 4 hurricane — with sustained winds of 140 miles per hour. It was an especially large hurricane that resulted in hurricane and tropical-storm force winds in many parts of Florida. It caused significant electrical outages, storm surge flooding, and wind damage. Common types of Hurricane Helene damage include but are not limited to:
- Roof damage;
- Broken windows;
- Damaged stucco or siding;
- Water damage to floors and walls caused by storm surge;
- Mold in areas where there was standing water from storm surge;
- Structural damage caused by winds or storm surge; and
- Damaged electrical systems.
Steps to Take for an Insurance Claim in Florida After Hurricane Helene
Before a hurricane hits, it is essential to have detailed documentation of your property so that you can prove to the insurer that Hurricane Helene (or any other hurricane that affects your property) caused the damage, as opposed to negligent maintenance or preexisting issues on the property. As soon as the dangers of a hurricane passes, it is important to take the following steps:
- Ensure that it is safe to return to your property, considering the risks of downed electrical wires and dangerous conditions caused by standing water from storm surge;
- Document the damage to your property yourself as well as possible (do not make even limited or minor repairs until you have documented all damage from Hurricane Helene);
- Do what you can to limit future damage, such as rain damage from a summer or autumn storm by using tarps or other covers for damaged roof areas, walls, and similar;
- Avoid making any major repairs, and notify your insurer as quickly as possible that you have sustained damage and will be filing a claim; and
- Get in touch with a lawyer who can assist you with the claims process.
Contact the Florida Hurricane Helene Insurance Claims Lawyers at Geyer Fuxa Tyler Today
Anyone who sustained hurricane damage in Florida after Hurricane Helene needs to seek legal help with their hurricane insurance claim. Property insurance and flood insurance companies want to do what they can to deny coverage, and it will be critical to gather indisputable evidence of the coverage you have and the property damage you sustained as a result of Hurricane Helene. Contact our experienced Florida Hurricane Helene insurance claims lawyer today.