Extension of the Deadline for TWIA Claimants to Demand Appraisal for Claims Arising from Hurricane Harvey

The Texas Department extended the deadline by 60 days for a claimant to demand appraisal for disputes about the amount of loss TWIA will pay on claims arising from Hurricane Harvey. With the additional 60 days, the average insured will have a total of 120 days to demand appraisal after the date the claimant receives TWIA’s required written notice accepting coverage in full or…

FEMA Extends Deadline for Harvey Flood Claims

FEMA recently announced that the deadline for filing a Proof of Loss for flood insurance claims in relation to Hurricane Harvey has been extended from 60 days to 1 year. This is welcome news for those still assessing the damage to their property.

As always, Lee Murphy Demerath & Nicholson are here to help you from the beginning. Feel free to contact…

HURRICANE ALERT: Irma Bearing Down on Florida

On the heels of Harvey's devastation of Houston, Irma is bearing down on Florida. Current models show Irma will hit Central Florida overnight Sunday.

Now is the time…

Filing a Flood Claim

While flood insurance is issued through the National Flood Insurance Program, the first step to filing a flood loss claim is to contact your insurance carrier or agent. The insurer will assign your claim to an adjusting firm who will send an adjuster to inspect your property for damage.

The adjuster will go room by room and create a report estimating the amount…

After a Flood

Did you know that most homeowner's insurance policies don't cover flood damage? Flood insurance is issued through the National Flood Insurance Program. 

Regardless of your insurance status, every homeowner should employ the following best practices within 24 hours of the flood water receding.

Inspect

Before entering any structure,…

Important Information Regarding Property Insurance Claims in Texas

When the rain is pouring in is not usually the time you want to think about recent state legislation, but for millions of Texan's affected by Hurricane Harvey, it's exactly what they should be doing.

Effective this Friday, September 1, 2017, a new anti-property owner law will go into effect which severely limits the rights of property owners when demanding prompt…

Hurricane Harvey Intensifies

Hurricane Harvey has intensified overnight into a Category 2 storm overnight threatening the Gulf Coast of Texas with storm surges, 120 mph sustained wind, and torrential rain. 

Texas Gulf Coast Warning: Hurricane Harvey

The National Weather Service has issued multiple flood, surge, hurricane and tropical storm warning all along the Texas coast.  Officials warn that Harvey could bring massive amounts of flooding to Texas Gulf Region. LMDN will continue to update as more information is known regarding this storm.

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Tropical Storm Emily Makes Landfall

Tropical Storm Emily made landfall this morning along Florida's Gulf Coast near the Tampa/St. Petersburg metro area. Wind gust near 40 mph was observed near the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport along with gusts up to 60 mph which prompted the closure of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which connects St. Petersburg to Manatee County. According to 

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