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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
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In recent years, California utility company Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has been linked to several deadly and destructive wildfires, including the Camp Fire in Northern California that claimed 85 lives and burned down nearly 14,000 homes. The blaze – the deadliest in the state’s history… Read more
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It isn’t just hurricane-force, 150 mile-per-hour winds that can do property damage. Wind gusts of 50 MPH often occur in many areas, and the damage they cause can be significant. Uprooted trees falling and damaging property, siding being torn off buildings, and roofs being damaged are all common… Read more
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Train accidents can be catastrophic, potentially affecting the lives of countless individuals and causing considerable damage to the health, property, and well-being of those caught up in the disaster.How common are train derailments, and how do trains derail? According to the Federal Railroad… Read more