Louisiana

Insurance Claims

Know Your Rights

• Important Information about Flooding -- Louisiana Department of Insurance

  " If your home has been affected by flooding and is part of an area declared a federal disaster area, there is help available. You can call 800-621-3362 or go to www.disasterassistance.gov and enter your home or business address to find out if your area has been declared a federal disaster area." See the linked-to resource for more information and other links to helpful resources. Read More

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  Louisiana Department of Insurance

• Flood Insurance Policy Summary of Coverage

  Helps explains policy coverage. Four pages. Content Detail

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  FEMA National Flood Insurance Program

• Your Flood Insurance Claim

  From FloodSmart.gov. Content Detail

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  FEMA National Flood Insurance Program

• Attorney General's Consumer Protection Section

  The Consumer Protection Section of the Attorney General's office is responsible for enforcing Louisiana's consumer protection laws. This site has information and other resources, including a link to the page where you can learn about how to file a complaint about a consumer issue. Content Detail

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  State of Louisiana

• Disaster Checklists

  Make sure you have these items handy before disaster strikes. Content Detail

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  Mid-Missouri Legal Services

• File an insurance complaint -- Louisiana

  Insurance policy or agent problems? From the site of the Louisiana Department of Insurance: "You may use this page to submit a complaint to the Louisiana Department of Insurance. In order to proceed with submitting a complaint online or on paper, please read and accept the Terms and Conditions below." Content Detail

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  Louisiana Department of Insurance

• In Forma Pauperis--When You Can't Afford Court Costs

  Questions and answers about how to ask the court to waive court filing fees, and a link to the In Forma Pauperis form on the Louisiana Supreme Court's website. You can also click below to watch and see the presentation. The text of questions and answers has more details. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

• AUDIO PRESENTATION: AVOID CONTRACTOR FRAUD

  Tips for working with contractors to repair your home. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (Hammond Office, including information about applying for help online)

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  Spanish / Español

• FEMA -- Applicant's Guide to the Individuals & Households Program

  See this FEMA guide to getting help after a disaster. Content Detail

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  FEMA

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  Spanish / Español

  Korean / 한국어

• How to Get Legal Help/Como Obtener Ayuda Legal

  Information in English and Spanish about how to get help from programs that offer free help to qualified people. Lea aquí para aprender cómo obtener ayuda gratis con problemas legales, ayuda de los programas para las personas de ingresos bajos. Content Detail

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Home Repair Advice after Flooding (2016)

  See this information about how to avoid problems when repairing your home after a flood. Read More

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  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

• Prepare for Emergencies Now: Information to Get Ready.

  From the site: "This common sense framework is designed to launch a process of learning about citizen preparedness. For the most current information and recommendations, go online to www.ready.gov" Content Detail

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  FEMA

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  Spanish / Español

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt