Storm Recovery
Our attorneys are relentless in their search for every resource you and your business need to rebuild and recover. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact our team at info@chehardy.com.
Chehardy Sherman Williams Hurricane Preparedness Q & A
- What important personal documents should you have together before hurricane season or an impending evacuation?
- What can you do before a storm to ensure your assets are covered should they be damaged by the storm? (i.e., taking photos with a timestamp before a storm hits)
- What is the difference between a Federal Emergency and a Disaster Declaration?
- How do I prepare my small business before a hurricane?
- How do I apply for a disaster loan?
- What am I responsible for in terms of my employees?
- Can you be arrested for not complying with an evacuation order?
- My relative is in a nursing home in an evacuation area. What can I expect to happen to them?
- Does insurance cover my hurricane damage? What about flooding?
- Who is responsible for the fallen tree?
- Should I contact the insurance company without an attorney?
- What if I don’t like the insurance company’s settlement offer?
- What is the Katrina Rule?
- How do I ensure I have a clear title on my home?
- What types of assistance are available after a major disaster?
- How can clients get in touch with their attorney following a storm?
5 Things To Do After The Storm
Hurricane and Flood Insurance Claims:
Many homeowners in the area sustained hurricane damage to their homes. Others also experienced flooding. Prior work with clients on their hurricane and flood insurance claims revealed that proper documentation and organization of claims made a huge difference in their outcome. In preparation for your hurricane and/or flood insurance claim, here are some things you should do after the storm:
- Contact your insurance agent or company and report your claim. You must give prompt notice of your loss.
- Document, document, document. Take pictures of everything. Keep receipts of all hurricane and flood related expenses.
- Separate damaged from undamaged property. Do all you can to protect undamaged property, including your home and its contents.
- Make a detailed list of damaged contents (item, brand name, model number, cost, etc.). This will be used with the proof of loss or similar statement submitted for your claim.
- Prepare yourself for the claim process. Finalization and payment of your claim does not happen immediately. It is more akin to a marathon rather than a sprint.
Attorney Matthew Sherman Discusses Hurricane Ida Claims on WGNO News
August 29th is the 18th anniversary of hurricane Katrina. But it’s also the second anniversary of hurricane Ida. And it’s the deadline for people to sue if they don’t like their insurance settlements on their hurricane Ida claims.
Making sure that home and business owners affected by Hurricane Ida have a voice.
As a native New Orleanian, partner Matthew Sherman knows all too well the havoc hurricanes can wreak upon families and businesses.
Unpaid or underpaid hurricane Ida insurance claim?
Hurricane Ida slammed into Louisiana on August 26, 2021 with Category 4 winds, it wreaked a band of destruction residents hadn’t seen since Hurricane Katrina.
Hurricane Ida Recovery Information
Recovery information and resources from Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile, & Hayes.
State of Emergency Executive Order Suspends Legal Deadlines
In an amendment to his initial Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency, the Governor has issued an Executive Order (attached) that all legal deadlines applicable to legal proceedings in all courts, administrative agencies and boards are hereby suspended until September 24, 2021.
Update From The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) has issued an order extending the expiration date for any medical provider licensed by the LSBME whose license expires on August 31, 2021 to September 30, 2021 due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Ida.
COVID EIDL Program Updates for Businesses in New Orleans, LA
The US Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) has made significant changes to the rules and regulations of the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (the “EIDL”). The SBA issued an Interim Final Rule, effective September 8, 2021, that, among other things:
SBA Financial Assistance for Hurricane Ida
The US Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) is offering financial assistance in the form of loans for those located in the disaster areas caused by Hurricane Ida.
Hurricane Ida Tax Deadline Relief
The IRS has announced tax deadline relief for Louisiana residents impacted by Hurricane Ida.
Hurricane and Flood Insurance Claims: 5 Things To Do After The Storm
Prior work with clients on their hurricane and flood insurance claims revealed that proper documentation of claims made a huge difference in their outcome.
The Legal Timelines That Apply To Insurers And Can Help You
Insurance companies meeting their obligations can be crucial to the economic survival of homeowners and property owners.
Louisiana Dept. of Health allows Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Developmental Disabilities to relocate due to Hurricane Ida.
On August 26, 2021, a State of Emergency was declared by Governor Edwards due to Hurricane Ida.