Considering Reopening Your FEMA Claim In Brick? Get Some Advice

Homeowners who believe their Hurricane Sandy flood insurance claims were unjustly denied or who believe their settlements were too low can have their claims reopened, after FEMA agreed to do so earlier this year.

Not sure where to begin? A Washington D.C.-based law firm is offering a free informational session on how to navigate the process.

The firm, Weisbrod Matteis & Copley, has “extensive experience in flood insurance and fraud litigation,” according to a news release from the firm.

The session is set for Wednesday, June 17, from 5-9 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, 2373 Route 9, at the border of Toms River and Lakewood townships.

Members of the firm will lead a discussion on FEMA’s recent reopening of flood insurance claims and explain how best to navigate the process. They will be joined by an expert flood insurance adjuster, who will discuss how to determine flood damage to properties and the specifics involved in gathering and submitting new reports to FEMA.

August J. Matteis Jr. was lead counsel in a lawsuit in Mississippi in which a jury found that the largest FEMA insurer had committed fraud in adjusting Hurricane Katrina flood claims, the release said.

The event is open to the public and there is no charge to attend.

“Our goal is to provide information to home and business policyholders who have opted in or are considering opting in to have their Hurricane Sandy flood claims reopened,” the release says.