On the evening of March 7 into the early hours of March 8, a severe thunderstorm hit the Rio Grande Valley (RGV), particularly impacting Roma and Rio Grande City.
If you live in these areas or you were impacted by this storm, you can keep reading to learn more about it. Keep in mind that damage caused by this storm may potentially be covered by your insurance.
The storm was identified as a lone, rapid-strengthening supercell with straight-line winds reaching 70 miles per hour. We break it down more below:
Roma and Rio Grande City both suffered extensive damage due to the storm. We cover a few of the major issues below:
The National Weather Service uses a range of risk assessments and warnings to help the public get ready for upcoming storms. Below, we explore the major thunderstorm alerts to be aware of and what they mean:
Every year, many severe storms hit the RGV, leading to severe damage and financial losses. If you have insurance coverage, that damage might be included. However, insurance companies often use bad faith tactics to avoid getting what they’re owed. If you need help with your insurance claim, you can count on our team for help.
Here at Millin & Millin Attorneys, our team is committed to helping property insurance carriers get fair compensation for valid claims. From Cameron and Willacy County to Brownsville and McAllen to the west, get help with property damage claims throughout the Rio Grande Valley from Millin & Millin Attorneys.
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact not only on the American people, but also on the economy. Many businesses are closed in order to do their part to slow the spread. Because of this, business interruption relief is in high demand.
Unfortunately, many businesses are seeing their claims denied, even if their policy doesn’t exclude viruses.
In order to get the relief they need, many business owners have begun suing their insurance providers. Whether you’ve had your claim denied or simply want to ensure the strength of your claim in the first place, you may wish to seek the advice of a McAllen business interruption denial lawyer.
The pandemic has brought with it more than just illness. There are twin pandemics that have accompanied it.
For instance, many individuals and business owners are facing financial crises due to widespread anxiety, restrictions, and stay-at-home orders. To be clear, social distancing and staying home are essential parts of an effort to combat the virus. However, while these efforts are necessary, they also deeply impact businesses and the economy in general.
These hardships seem to be unavoidable in a pandemic, but that makes insurance policies and government aid all the more important. Despite this, many businesses have had their business interruption claims denied by insurers who claim their services were never meant to address these sorts of losses. An increasing number of business owners have filed suits against their insurers in order to seek relief.
If your business interruption was denied, you may need to take your insurance company to court to seek any compensation you may be owed. Meanwhile, many state governments and the national government are considering legislative solutions to this coverage issue. All of this can make the process of filing a business interruption claim in the first place even more confusing, unfortunately.
In truth, deaths and cases of COVID-19 have risen and fallen countless times over the course of the pandemic, but those small changes can be averaged into distinct “waves.” According to data reported by The New York Times, the U.S. experienced an initial peak in cases in late April and another, much higher wave in mid-July.
Currently, the country appears to be approaching another peak. In fact, cases on October 23 were at an all-time high. It’s likely that the pandemic, and the precautions needed to combat, aren’t going anywhere for some time.
And it’s possible that tighter restrictions may be called for either nationally or locally in order to get the virus under control.
The key to getting the business interruption compensation you need during this time is understanding your insurance policy. In order to determine if your policy covers losses such as those caused by COVID-19, you will need to identify any exclusions that may apply.
If you’re unsure if there is a virus exclusion in your policy, we recommend seeking legal assistance from a business interruption denial lawyer.
Even if your policy doesn’t have a virus exclusion, your claim may still be denied. Insurance companies know that many, if not most, of their policyholders, will be filing claims. However, insurance companies are also in the business of making money. Because of this, they will take any possible opportunity to deny your claim.
COVID-19 is hurting us all right now, but we can make it through this pandemic by supporting each other. One of the best ways to slow the spread is by simply going out less. However, this drop in foot-traffic has made staying afloat difficult for businesses across the country.
One life-preserver many business owners are reaching for is business interruption insurance. If you’re considering this option, the McAllen business interruption denial lawyers of Millin and Millin can help you analyze your policy in order to improve the strength of your claim. If you filed a business interruption claim only to receive a denial, we can help you challenge your insurance company in order to seek any relief you are owed.
