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You probably already know your home or business has a problem. Cracks in the walls, foundation, or roof of your property, showing up after seemingly years of enduring limestone blasting from nearby quarries. Neighborhoods across Florida have complained for years about property damage they’ve… Read more
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Not so long ago, quarries sat miles away from human settlement. But thanks to urbanization, these sites are moving closer to our homes. On the contrary, one might argue that homes are moving closer to quarries. Either way, the main issue here is that the blasts from quarries cause damage to both… Read more
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You see them in photographs on websites and as moving images on the nightly news. Where you do not want to see one develop is in your backyard or the middle of a four-lane superhighway. They form without giving any advanced notice, as if an invisible magician walked over a parcel of land while… Read more
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Repairing potholes requires a city to spend a considerable amount of money out of an annual operations budget. However, potholes pale in comparison to the amount of money a county has to pay out because of the development of a sinkhole.In 2017, a woman driving in the Studio City section of Los… Read more
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Every year in the United States, thousands upon thousands of homes and businesses sustain storm damage. Whether it arises from tornadoes, hurricanes, tropical storms, or severe thunderstorms, this kind of damage can be extraordinarily costly. That's why property owners carry homeowners insurance.… Read more
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The United States experiences more tornadoes than any other country in the world. Each year in the U.S. approximately 1,200 of these violent storms touch down, killing an average of 60 people, injuring 1,500, and causing $10 billion in property damage.Tornado prediction technology has improved, but… Read more
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Whether it’s perpetrated by a seasoned criminal or an out-of-control teenager, the damage caused by vandalism and theft can be severe. Unfortunately, the hoops you have to jump through to get your insurer to pay for this damage can be extremely time-consuming.If you have suffered vandalism or theft… Read more
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Water damage is one of the most common kinds of damage a property owner can expect to encounter. That’s because there are many potential causes: weather-related flooding, sewage backups, busted pipes, broken windows, faulty appliances, leaky roofs, and many others.Some property owners assume that… Read more
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The buildup of snow, sleet, hail, and rain isn’t just annoying; it can also be destructive. Flat or slightly sloped roofs are prone to collecting heavy loads of snow, rain, and ice during the winter months, and that weight can cause serious damage, including cracks, leaks, or even full or partial… Read more
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Many people believe that lawyers are capable of taking any type of case and practicing any type of law. And while lawyers have learned about all types of law while they were in law school, very few practice every type of law. Instead, most lawyers focus on a few specific areas of the law. This… Read more