Strong, slow-moving storms like Hurricane Ian cause miles of sustained damage. Surviving means more than weathering the storm, it means rebuilding afterward. To do that, Floridians and other Gulf Coast residents need the funds they’re owed from insurance companies and compensation for negligent damages that may have made a bad disaster worse.
Residents of the Gulf Coast, the Florida Keys, and the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S. are familiar with the kind of devastation hurricanes can cause. Despite their precautions, no amount of preparedness can exempt homes and businesses from the ravages of massive storms like hurricanes.
When the clouds clear, it is critical to secure the resources you need to recuperate as quickly as possible. Having an attorney on your side can help streamline and expedite vital transactions because we do the paperwork while you pick up the pieces.
The lawyers at Osborne & Francis are experienced hurricane claim attorneys located in Orlando and Boca Raton. We too have had to clean up our homes and offices after a storm, all while working to get our livelihoods and families back on track. Reach out to us as soon as possible online or by calling (561) 293-2600. We’ve achieved historic civil rights and personal injury results, and we are ready to help you recover after Hurricane Ian.
Here are the ways an attorney experienced in hurricane and storm damage cases may help your family recover:
Your case results will depend on your unique circumstances. By hiring an attorney who can fully investigate your situation and pursue all available legal remedies, you maximize your potential resources to rebuild and move on.
You don’t have to deal with insurance representatives alone — contact Osborne & Francis attorneys at (561) 293-2600. Let us handle the paperwork so you can rebuild and restore your life in peace.
Though communities are damaged all across Florida and South Carolina, the cities that suffered the most damage were those near the coast were those on the Gulf Coast where the storm landed: Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, and barrier islands like Pine and Sanibel Island. These areas now need assistance with:
If you’ve suffered losses from this storm in any city or county along its path of destruction, you deserve all the available help you’re entitled to. For example, those with no flood insurance may still make wind damages claims that could help save your home or secure your future housing. Contact an experienced Florida hurricane lawyer to discuss your options.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), hurricane categories are designated based on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. The following 1-5 categories measure sustained wind speeds at miles per hour (mph). They do not account for other damaging factors like rainfall flooding, storm surge, or potential tornadoes.
Here are common damages that result from the five types of hurricanes:
Hurricanes that are Category 3 or higher are considered major storms. The eye of Hurricane Ian made landfall near Cayo Costa as a strong Category 4 while still gaining strength. This is the same level at the time of landfall as the devastating Hurricane Charley in 2004 — both hit land in excess of 150 mph.
For hurricane recovery and wrongful death claims in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, your neighboring attorneys at Osborne & Francis are here to help you through these dark times.
Floridians and others who live in the frequent path of hurricanes know how to stay safe and survive most storms. That being said, some hurricanes are so destructive that no amount of prevention will stop the damage from occurring. That is why homes and businesses are insured, and why civic structures are in place to provide rescue workers, shelters, and food and medical support during and immediately following a storm.
However, the long-term aftermath of a hurricane often involves frustrating and sometimes disastrous delays in insurance payouts. Insufficient support could leave people homeless or force them from their communities. Some lives are lost during storms and in the ensuing chaotic shuffle to bring neighborhoods back online. All of these issues can be helped with an experienced attorney by your side.
Reach out to the Orlando or Boca Raton offices of Osborne & Francis at (561) 293-2600 as soon as possible. Whether you’re dealing with property damage or the loss of a family member due to improper storm response, we are here to help defend your rights and explore your legal options.