Each year, natural and man-made disasters result in hundreds of millions of dollars in damages to both individuals and businesses, and often interrupt normal business functions for days, weeks or months at a time. How quickly a company is able to recover from a disaster and resume normal business operations directly affects its bottom line, and understanding insurance coverage is essential to both businesses and individuals impacted by such events. Attorneys at Dickstein Shapiro are nationally recognized for their skill in working with corporate policyholders in complex insurance coverage matters related to natural disasters, and work hand-in-hand with clients to help them rebuild as quickly as possible.

Firm attorneys have developed several practical resources for businesses and individuals to prepare for and respond to many types of disasters. They provide information to help policyholders assess their risks, purchase the appropriate insurance, discuss common issues relating to insurance coverage, and include checklists of steps to carefully consider in the event of a disaster-related loss. Please follow the links below for more information:

• Insurance Guide to Help Small Business Owners Prepare for and Respond to Disaster-Related Loss
  
  
• Insurance Guide to Help Individuals Prepare for and Respond to Disaster-Related Loss
  
  
• Insurance Coverage Alert: How Businesses Can Maximize Available Insurance To Pay For Hurricane-Related Losses
  
  
• Insurance Coverage for Losses from Hurricanes
  
  
• Insurance Coverage for Losses from Fires