Attorney Anastacio “Trae” Mindiola deals with civil lawsuits from his office in Houston, Texas. Anastacio Mindiola’s clientele often come to him for assistance with claims involving damage from severe weather, such as hurricanes and hailstorms.
Victims of severe weather should take immediate action to present the best possible claim to their insurance companies. Important steps include:
Before you contact your agency, have your policy number ready and find out what other information you need to provide. Continue documentation prior to cleaning up by photographing or taking video of damage done to your property. Providing information in the proper form should help speed your claim.
Make only temporary repairs, such as covering broken windows and fixing compromised roofs and walls. Wait for permanent repairs until your insurance company can inspect your property and issue an estimate you find acceptable. Keep all receipts.
Finally, record details of all contacts with your insurance company, such as the times and dates of calls or visits, the name of your agent, and the fine points of conversations.