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Many workplaces in Louisiana have dangers that can cause personal injuries. Still, some industries and careers have a greater risk of being hurt or killed by electrical hazards than others. Construction, utility and manufacturing jobs are a few industries that record the most electrical accidents…
If Hurricane Ida damaged your property and your insurance company isn’t being helpful, you now have the option to pursue mediation through the state of Louisiana. An insurer would offer a fair amount to cover damages in a perfect world, but that isn’t always the…
Nearly two months ago, Hurricane Ida wreaked havoc on Louisiana and surrounding states. The powerful storm caused hundreds of millions of dollars worth of damage and left countless homes and businesses needing significant repairs. After the storm, Louisianians turned to their insurance companies hoping for…
Two months ago, one of the strongest hurricanes ever to make landfall in the United States hit Louisiana. Hurricane Ida killed 115 people, and experts estimate that it will cost insurers a staggering $30 billion because of the extensive property damage it left behind. After…
On August 29, Hurricane Ida swept through Louisiana, leaving a trail of damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure, with the death toll over 80 across eight states. Just shy of a Category 5 storm, Hurricane Ida was the second most damaging hurricane to make landfall…
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has encouraged insurers to pay evacuation expenses for those affected by Hurricane Ida. Last month, the storm battered the state, causing billions of dollars in damage and killing dozens of people. Thousands of Louisiana residents chose to drive away from…
While countless Louisiana residents were able to protect themselves and their families at home during Hurricane Ida or evacuated to safer, higher ground, the state’s more vulnerable population, including aging seniors living in nursing homes, were forced to rely on others for protection from the…
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, thousands of Louisiana residents and businesses are making property insurance claims. For years premiums were faithfully paid to insurance companies in exchange for a promise. A promise that when disaster struck, insurance claims would be paid fairly so that…
As Louisiana cleans up the mess left behind by Hurricane Ida, the threat of electrical injury increases. The strong winds associated with Hurricane Ida caused poles and energized power lines to break and fall in commercial and residential neighborhoods. Utility workers from other states that…
As Hurricane Ida blew through southeastern Louisiana, she destroyed property of all shapes and sizes. The photographs and videos of roofs ripping off large buildings was jarring. The catastrophic water damage that followed such roof damage will likely leave these properties uninhabitable for months. Commercial…
