HURRICANE IAN 

The initial damage estimates are in, and the State of Florida has sustained over $47 billion in destruction attributed to hurricane Ian. Homes, businesses, houses of worship, automobiles, boats, and other personal properties were decimated.  Affected Floridians are now forced to literally pull their lives and personal belongings from under the rubble left by Hurricane Ian.   

As you recover and rebuild, the team at Bryan Farr Health Lawyers is here to assist you with your claims. We will face your insurance company for you and represent your best interest. This is no time to face the powerful insurance industry alone. Do not wait until you are frustrated by the denial or underpayment of your insurance claim awards. If you have paid your insurance premiums faithfully, it’s now your time to be paid, allow us to help you get what is rightfully yours. The insurance companies are looking out for their bottom line, we’ll look out for you.  

Bryan Farr Health Lawyers are prepared to walk you through the claim process as you seek to recover and rebuild. We are experienced in negotiating with the insurance companies, let us do the work for you.  

South Florida Counties in addition to the west coast of Florida were affected by Hurricane Ian. You may have suffered flooding, damage to your home from tornadoes or other catastrophic damage from being in the path of Hurricane Ian.   

• Submit your claim early. There are thousands of affected Floridians who will be submitting claims to the insurance companies. 
• Locate your insurance policies if possible and know your deductible.  
• Do not rely only on the estimates provided by the Insurance company, speak with an attorney who will assist you protect your bottom line.  
• Know that standard insurance policies do not cover flood damage.  
• Try as best as possible to mitigate your damage, so if possible, do minor repairs that will preserve the integrity of your property.  
• Know your deductible. 
• Protect your mental health, although easier said than done, call to speak with a mental health counselor if you are overwhelmed and life is difficult to manage.  

• The U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (En Español, Nacional de Prevencion del Suicidio es 1-888-628-9454). You can reach the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.  
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) implements the Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) as a supplemental assistance program available to the United States and its Territories.  https://www.fema.gov/pdf/media/factsheets/2011/dad_crisis_counseling.pdf 
• Veterans: For 24/7 counsel, call the National Veteran Crisis Hotline at 9-8-8, Press 1. You are not alone! Florida Veterans may also call the Florida Veterans Support Line at 1-844-MyFLVet (1-844-693-5838) or dial 2-1-1.