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Six Figure Insurance Claim Recovery for Drain Line Damage

Case Profiles and Noteworthy January Dates

Hurricane Preparedness and Insurance Claims Tips

Candles may be pretty to look at but they are a cause of home fires — and home fire deaths. Remember, a candle is an open flame, which means that it can easily ignite anything that can burn.

Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries. The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. It’s important to be alert to prevent cooking fires.

The leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires is failure to clean them.

Plan Ahead. If a fire breaks out in your home, you may have only a few minutes to get out safely.

The NFPA Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide for People with Disabilities

Summer is the peak time of the year for lightning strikes and lightning fires.

Home Natural Gas and LP-Gas Structure Fires

Fireworks fires.

Many homeowners are unaware that the improper use of a portable generator can be risky. Keep safety precautions in mind when using this appliance.

Almost half of home heating equipment fires are reported during the months of December, January, and February.

During a hurricane, homes may be damaged or destroyed by high winds and high waves.

Avoiding Flood Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners.

Atlantic Basin Hurricane Tracking Chart

Hurricane Evacuation Kit.

Avoiding Hurricane Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners.

Debra Swanson v. Hearst Corporation Long Term Disability Plan

Supreme Court of the United States, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, et al, Petitioners v. Wanda Glenn on Writ of Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit [June 19, 2008].