Army Corps of Engineers Held Responsible for Harvey Flood Damage
After hitting Houston and other Texas coastal cities in 2017, Hurricane Harvey left a lasting impact that is still felt by many today. As many Houston area residents still grapple…
TWIA Assesses Member Insurance Companies $90M After Hurricane Harvey
Wind damage from hurricanes can be incredibly devastating to the home and business owners affected by the storm. When Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast in 2017, it brought wind…
Government Liable for Flooding of Upstream Properties during Hurricane Harvey
On December 17, 2019, Judge Charles Lettow of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims entered an order and opinion that “the government’s actions relating to the Addicks and Barker Dams…
Decades-Old Privacy Law Keeps Homebuyers In The Dark About Flood History
Privacy laws are generally put in place to protect our personal information from getting out in front of the public eye. The Privacy Act of 1974, though dated, provides citizens…
Houston Restaurant Files Hurricane Harvey Damage Lawsuit
Raizner Law has filed a Hurricane Harvey damage lawsuit against AmGuard Insurance Company on behalf of a Houston, Texas restaurant after its Hurricane Harvey insurance claim was wrongfully denied under…
JJ Watt Shares Update on Hurricane Harvey Relief
As many Texas structures still remain in repair limbo two years after Hurricane Harvey hit, many were excited to read the two-year update from Houston Texans player J.J. Watt. His…
International Inspection and Testing Company Files A Counterclaim to an Insurer’s Declaratory Judgment
On occasion, insurance companies take a very aggressive posture and sue their insured’s through a “declaratory judgment” action. These types of preemptive lawsuits are typically an effort to forum shop.…
What The Two-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Maria and Hurricane Harvey Means For Victims
Anniversaries are usually celebrated as joyous events. Birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and other memorable anniversaries are a huge part of our lives. Unfortunately, not all anniversaries are festive. It’s been nearly…
Governor Abbott Signs Four Hurricane Harvey Relief Bills Into Law
Now that hurricane season is in full swing, many Houstonians are preparing for potentially catastrophic storms. However, some people are still working to rebuild after Hurricane Harvey, which came ashore…
95% of Flood Protection Damage Not Repaired Since Hurricane Harvey
As we enter the dog days of summer, it’s important to remember that we are also in the midst of hurricane season. While many of us are enjoying days by…