Everything is bigger in Texas. Unfortunately, that can also include wind and hail damage to your personal property, business or institution. It truly is a significant issue in the Lone Star State, causing extensive destruction to buildings, vehicles and infrastructure...
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How to handle hurricane damage claims
Hurricanes can leave a trail of devastation for homeowners and businesses. After facing such disasters, dealing with insurance claims afterward adds even more stress. It's crucial to understand how hurricane damage impacts insurance claims and what to do if you face a...
TX business owners: Three steps for wind and hail damage insurance claims
Wind and hail are common causes of property damage, particularly in Texas where the weather can quickly turn severe. For business owners, such damage can disrupt operations and lead to significant financial losses. Ensuring a fair insurance claim payout is important...
The strange reason drivers don’t see motorcycles
In some motorcycle accidents, the root cause is that the driver never looked for the motorcycle at all. In fact, you will see billboards and bumper stickers with messages like “Look twice, save a life.” This is to remind drivers to be wary of motorcycles and to check...
Ensuring fair compensation for Texas businesses after disasters
Natural disasters can disrupt businesses, causing financial losses. Knowing your rights is essential to receiving fair compensation for business interruptions. Learning how to navigate insurance claims and state regulations can help protect your business's financial...
What’s the 51% rule in Texas?
Did you know that different states have different rules when it comes to when you can collect damages after a car accident? In a small number of states, you cannot recover any compensation for your losses if you contribute even the slightest bit to your accident or...
Navigating insurance and FEMA after disaster strikes
Residents of Galveston and throughout many parts of Texas are all too familiar with the ravages that extreme weather can bring to their land and property. Hurricane Beryl is just the latest example. If you’ve been one of the lucky ones who hasn’t had to deal with...
Flooded floors and leaky roofs: Will insurance help?
Water damage can be a nightmare for property owners. It can destroy your home and belongings, leaving you with a hefty repair bill. The main question many people have at this point is: will insurance cover it? Common causes of water damage There are different types of...
Hurricane damage involves more than property damage
The Texas Gulf Coast is second only to Florida in the numbers of hurricanes it’s endured. Now with the 2024 hurricane season (June 1 to November 30) underway, there is likely to be more that will follow Hurricane Beryl before the end of the year. Damage often involves...
Most fatal truck crashes occur on rural roads
Texas has a lot of commercial truck traffic carrying goods from one coast to the other, from Mexico to points throughout the U.S. and on numerous other routes running through our state. Therefore, it’s not surprising that Texas ranked tenth a few years ago in the...