Texas Tornado Damage Claim Attorney

Surviving a tornado is an extremely traumatic experience. And while you may be relieved and grateful that your family is safe, there may be significant damage to your home that you must now deal with. Now you must assess the damage to your property, contact your insurance company, and hope your insurer will treat you fairly. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Insurance companies are primarily interested in their bottom line and will do their best to pay you as little as possible for your claim. At a time when you are already distressed, this can compound your emotional trauma. It can be extremely beneficial to speak to a Texas tornado damage claim attorney from Gulf Coast Insurance Attorneys. We will zealously fight on your behalf for a quick, full settlement for your tornado-damaged home.  

Why Choose a Texas Tornado Damage Claim Attorney from Gulf Coast Insurance Attorneys?

At a time when you are already devastated, perhaps even unable to live in your home, it can be jolting to find that your insurance company has no intention of playing fair. At Gulf Coast Insurance Attorneys, we take great pride in solving problems and making things right. When life throws you a curve in the form of a tornado-damaged home, you need someone who is not afraid to go up against a big insurance company, demanding that it follow through with its promises. As a client, you don’t need to come to us with money. We will finance your case, taking immediate action to force your insurance company to pay you what your claim is worth. Attorney Peter Diiorio and his legal team work hard to help you secure a better future, ensuring your family is safe and well-taken care of.  

How Common Are Tornadoes in Texas?

According to policygenius.com, Texas is the most tornado-prone state in the United States, averaging 136 twisters each year. In 2022, Texas residents experienced 159 such events, with many of those in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Fort Worth, Dallas, and smaller cities in eastern Texas. Tornado season in the Lone Star state runs from April through June of each year when colder winter air is replaced by summer heat. This collision between cold and warm air results in the formation of tornadoes. 

The city of Houston has more tornadoes than any other city in Texas, with 246 tornadoes/twisters from 1950-2022. Plainview, Texas is the “runner-up” for the number of tornadoes, with 132 during that same time period. Galveston County sees some of the most severe tornadoes of any place in Texas. Homeowners in Texas experience damage caused by tornadoes, along with the hail and rain that may accompany them. 

What Types of Damage Can Tornadoes Cause?

Tornadoes can cause severe damage to homes, particularly mobile homes. Tornadoes can take a roof off a house entirely or can damage the roof so that rain comes into the house, damaging walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, and appliances. Tornadoes can uproot trees, flinging them into the house and breaking windows and doors, or crashing through roofs. Flying debris can damage home siding or tear off portions of the siding. Tornadoes that reach EF-2 (111-135 mph) and EF-3 (136-165 mph) are capable of causing extensive damage to a home in as little as four seconds. An EF-4 (166-200 mph) tornado and an EF-5 (over 200 mph) tornado can decimate an entire community, causing death and destruction.