Yes, that’s right. You may only have 60 days to file a claim.
Hurricane Francine came barreling into the eastern Louisiana coastline on September 11th, 2024. While it had only briefly been a Category 2 Hurricane, Francine was not a hurricane that left our communities unaffected.
According to Francesca Holt Blanchard, a parish spokesperson for St. Charles Parish, flooding has been reported in over 350 structures in that area. Those numbers, as well as the current estimates regarding Hurricane damage to Louisiana, are expected to grow as homeowners, business owners, and work crews clear storm damage and survey the damage left behind. Much of that damage, it appears, was caused by flooding and the heavy rains associated with Hurricane Francine.
However, flood damage can be a tricky obstacle for property owners who have been impacted, as recovery may work differently than other storm or hurricane damage claims. This is because the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has only a 60-day window from the date of the loss in which to submit proof of loss documentation.
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According to FEMA, “If you have purchased flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and filed a claim for flood damages, be sure to submit your Proof of Loss form within 60 days after the date of loss.” You will also need to provide supporting documentation, such as building damage estimates and a personal property loss inventory list.
Here at the Morris Bart law firm, we know that working with an insurance company to recover compensation after a hurricane or major storm can be daunting. But our seasoned hurricane claims attorneys know how to navigate these claims to maximize your recovery while steering clear of common insurance company claim denial tactics.
If your home or business has experienced damage due to Hurricane Francine, you may only have 60 days to take action to protect your right to compensation. Contact Morris Bart today for a free, no-obligation case and policy review.
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