What Does it Mean When Hurricane Season is Off to a Fast Start?
As the new coronavirus or COVID-19 has turned the lives of many in Texas and across the nation upside-down, the 2020 hurricane season is poised to be incredibly challenging, especially…
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…
Hurricane Deductible Reimbursement Policies
If you own property in an area of the United States with a high hurricane risk, make sure you understand your insurance policy terms with regard to hurricane-related coverage. Beyond…
Hurricane Dorian’s Impact: From Florida to Virginia
Last week, the National Geodetic Survey began collecting aerial damage assessment images for Hurricane Dorian. Imagery is being collected in specific areas identified by NOAA in coordination with FEMA and other…
Hurricane Dorian Damage
Category 4 Hurricane Dorian stopped moving over the northwestern Bahamas on Sunday night and Monday morning, devastating the island with a huge storm surge, destructive winds, and awful rain. As…
Hurricanes and Healthcare: When a Hurricane Hits a Hospital
Hurricanes are devastating to communities around the country. In the healthcare industry, the devastation comes at a time when the facilities are needed most. That’s why hospitals and other healthcare…
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.…
Congress Probes Hurricane Maria Funds
If you visited Puerto Rico today, you would be shocked by what you see. Many buildings have tarps covering their roofs and makeshift repairs that are barely holding it all…
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…