Hurricane Season Still in Swing, Stay Prepared | Citrus County Hurricane Claim Attorneys Whittel & Melton

Hurricane Ida tore through Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, leaving millions without power, roads blocked, and sanitary services like water and sewage disrupted for what could be weeks. With so many people forced to seek shelter elsewhere, many wonder what to expect next.

Whittel & Melton’s hurricane lawyers in Citrus County urge everyone to stay alert and be prepared for the remainder of hurricane season.

Hurricane Ida was also one of the most powerful storms the U.S. has seen. By going back and looking at hurricanes and tropical storms from previous years, the reality is alarming: storms are increasing in frequency and intensity.

Hurricane Ida rapidly intensified from a Category 1 to a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale, catching many off guard as its wind speed surged from 85 mph to 150 mph in less than 24 hours.

What Should You Do After a Hurricane Destroys Your Home or Property?

After a hurricane, it can be surprising for property owners to find their insurance claim denied. This is a common occurrence, and insurance providers may cite various reasons for the denial.

At Whittel & Melton, our Citrus County hurricane claim attorneys strongly recommend creating a post-storm action plan to protect your interests.

1. Create a Hurricane Plan of Action for your family/business. What does that entail? View samples here.
2. Make sure you take before and after pics of your home and other properties. This includes exterior and interior pictures before there is any damages and after the damage has been done. Make sure to take pictures from the ground in order to keep yourself from protected from any added dangers. By taking these pictures, you’ll have undeniable proof of the damage for your insurance claim.
3. Contact our Citrus County Hurricane Claims Lawyers at Whittel & Melton for expert legal guidance in filing a successful hurricane or storm damage insurance claim. We will help you understand the procedure, paperwork, and insurance company policies.

We will fight to get you the proper recovery so that you can move on from this tragedy. We know how insurance companies try to deny claims, so we’ll stay ahead to get you the full amount you deserve.

Call us today in Citrus County at 352-726-0078 or call us statewide at 866-608-5529. You can also contact us online 24/7 to request a free consultation.