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Hurricanes
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Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
Is it Correct for Your Insurance Company to Consider Windstorm Damage Synonymous with Hurricane Damage?
After Hurricane Georges hit Puerto Rico in September of 1998, many policyholders considered that their claims were unfairly denied due to the ambiguous language in their policies. The main issue…
Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
Merlin Races for Dorian Victims—Will You Help Just a Little?
By Chip Merlin
Brian Malone is an 8th generation Royalist Descendant Bahamian. He is one of my best friends who understands my love for completive sailboat racing and runs Merlin Yacht Racing. His…
The IP Edge
Emotional Growth During a Natural Disaster
“Into each life some rain must fall. Some days must be dark and dreary.”– Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Life in a Natural Disaster-Prone Paradise I live in a beautiful location. Southeast…
ImmigrationProf Blog
Storm-ravaged Bahamians seeking entry to U.S. may face immigration hurdles
Hurricane Dorian has left the Bahamas in ruins. Will the U.S. government allow persons fleeing this devastation to come to the United States. Reuters explores this question in this story. …
Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
Following A Close Call is a Great Chance to Get an Insurance Checkup
By Chip Merlin
Lila Gross is a feature reporter who interviewed me regarding insurance needs for hurricane coverage after Hurricane Dorian barely missed us. Here are the various segments of this story: Lila…
Texas Bar Blog
TRLA helps residents of South Texas prepare for hurricane season
By Amy Starnes
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) is conducting disaster-preparedness sessions for community members in Texas' flood-prone areas. The agency has already held a dozen sessions in Spanish and English in cities…
Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
The Emotional Toll of Hurricanes
By Chip Merlin
[caption id="attachment_24081" align="aligncenter" width="502"] Brian Malone[/caption] Brian Malone is a dear friend and a Bahamian whose immediate family is about to have a horrific experience caused by Hurricane Dorian. Brian’s…
Future Lawyer
Are You Prepared For A Hurricane?
By rickgeorges
What Would You Do Today If You Knew a Hurricane Was Going to Hit Your Home or Practice Tomorrow? %u2013 The Florida Bar. Florida lawyers are familiar with the devastation…
Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
Notification of Hurricane Irma Damages
By Shane Smith
It is hard to believe that we are soon approaching the two-year mark for Hurricane Irma which made landfall on September 10, 2017. Florida Statute 627.70132, governs notice of hurricane…
Policyholder Pulse
The Insurance Implications of Hurricane Season Should Be a Concern Year Round
By Pillsburys Insurance Recovery Law Team
Hurricane Barry provides the latest reminder of insurance precautions that should always be top of mind for business owners in coastal areas. In “Hurricane Barry: Prepare Now to Maximize Insurance…