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The Cold, Hard Truth of Prescription (AKA Don't Miss the Deadline!)
For hurricane cases, in most instances, homeowners and other policyholders have two years from the date of loss to file a lawsuit in Louisiana. For Hurricane Ida claims, this will be in August 2023. Don’t miss the deadline.
What can I do to get the money I need from the insurance company? (Other than hiring a lawyer, I don’t want to do that.)
Large corporations with huge budgets for lobbying and propaganda have convinced people that lawyers and (by proxy) those who use them are the big bad guys.
15 Louisiana Insurance Companies with Highest Hurricane Complaint Rates
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner says that delayed claims are the most common complaint after Hurricane Ida. He lists the 15 companies with above average complaints
Hurricane Ida Insurance Claims: What was the experience in the first 3 months?
The results from our survey about Louisiana residents' experiences with insurance claims in the first 3 months after Hurricane Ida
How to Negotiate your Hurricane Damage Claim Like a Pawn Star
Last night in a moment of downtime, I caught an episode of Pawn Stars and realized how what happens on that show is relevant to negotiating your Hurricane Ida damage claim. How so, you ask?
St Charles Strong T-Shirt Order
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Should you sign a Direction to Pay or Assignment of Benefits?
Most Louisiana residents have seen the viral tree removal invoice for $107,000. This is a cautionary tale, but there is an added warning that many are missing.
How to Make an Itemized Contents List for Your Hurricane Ida Insurance Claim
To help you with the process of creating an inventory list, I am providing a link to a sample contents worksheet for your Hurricane Ida insurance claim.
LJB Legal - Hurricane Ida Update
An update on our law offices after Hurricane Ida