1. Be patient. 2. Take photographs before making temporary repairs. 3. Do not begin permanent repairs until you have talked with your insurance company’s adjuster. 4. Use local licensed contractors. 5. Take down the drivers license and vehicle number of any contractor. 6. Insist on proof of liability and workmen’s compensation insurance. 7. Always obtain… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: November 2012
Hurricane Sandy: Salvaging Important Documents
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Do-it-Yourself Salvage In attempting a do-it-yourself restoration: Set priorities. Classify documents or books as: (a) Unimportant; it can be replaced fairly easily. This category would contain duplicate forms, computer printouts for material backed up elsewhere etc.; (b) Important it can be replaced, but it will be time-consuming or expensive; e.g., bank records, correspondence from other… Continue Reading
Hurricane Sandy : Restoring Critical Documents
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What can be done about wet files and documents? Once safety clearance has been given to enter the premises, one of the first concerns is to determine the state of client and office files. The successful recovery of water-damaged documents requires drying of the document as quickly as possible. According to… Continue Reading
How to Protect Your Rights After a Natural Disaster
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From. The American Association for Justice In the aftermath of any natural disaster, homeowners and small business owners can take steps to protect their rights and ensure that just and fair insurance claims are paid. The American Association for Justice has put together a few tips to keep in mind to protect your rights… Continue Reading