Property Insurance Attorney KC Williams Offers Tips for Tropical Storms

Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) July 17, 2013

Tropical storm season opened with severe weather across much of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas last month. Tropical Storm Andrea spawned tornadoes, flooding, severe storms and high winds, causing millions in property damage and catching some residents by surprise. Property insurance attorney KC Williams says the right preparation can make a crucial difference for homeowners and business owners.

“Anyone living in a hurricane or tropical storm region needs to know how to protect themselves and their loved ones,” said Williams, the founder of Williams Law Association law firm. “That includes being physically prepared and it also means knowing how to deal with the after effects.”

Williams Law Association offers tropical storm preparation tips:

   •      Have your car serviced before the start of hurricane season.
   •     Assemble a first aid kit, any medicine you might need, bottled water, a flashlight a radio, and a fully charged cell phone. Have these in a portable bag so you can easily take them to the car if you have to evacuate.
   •     Do not drive in flooded areas or high winds. Flooding frequently stalls cars and high winds can carry lethal debris.
   •     Unplug any electronics or use a surge protector so that they won't be damaged by power surges.
   •     Back up the files on your computers (and back up your server, in a business).
   •     Keeping up on routine maintenance to the roof and foundation of your home or business will help reduce storm damage.
   •     Flood insurance and windstorm insurance are two separate types of coverage and don't come standard with all policies. Make sure you have both.
   •     Keep an inventory of everything in your home and business so that you know what's missing or damaged.

After a storm Williams says that insurance companies can be slow to process claims and may offer less than you believe your claim is worth.

“If your claim is denied, delayed or undervalued, talk to a lawyer immediately,” Williams said. “Never accept a check if the amount's too low.”

About KC Williams:
KC Williams III is the founder and managing partner of Williams Law Association, PA. He has spent his entire career helping individuals and businesses get fair payment from insurance companies – whether from disasters, accidents and injuries, or medical malpractice. He can be contacted at:

Williams Law Association, P.A.
1715 West Cleveland Street
Tampa, FL 33606
877-892-7782

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