Tampa Bay Injury Attorney Blog
SARASOTA AND MANATEE COUNTY, FL – Sarasota and Manatee County officials estimate that Hurricane Helene and Milton caused around $884 million in structural damages.
Sarasota County authorities told the Herald-Turbine they speculate that the aftermath of Helene led to $337.7 million in damages, with Milton racking up $306 million in damages, tallying up a total of nearly $634 million. Manatee County officials said they believe that damages from Milton resulted in over $250 million but did not specify if that included Helene as well. The only cities within Manatee County that don’t currently have damage report numbers are Bradenton, Palmetto, and the three cities on Anna Maria Island: Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, and Holmes Beach.
Both counties, however, are not off the hook yet. All counties in the state of Florida, which include Manatee and Sarasota counties, are expected to see “between $17 billion and $28 billion” in wind and flood losses from Milton, and uninsured property losses are anticipated to only increase “between $21 billion and $34 billion,” according to data from CoreLogic.
At Whittel & Melton, LLC, we empathize with the hardships and uncertainty you may be facing following hurricanes Helene and Milton and are here to do everything in our power to help restore the loss of your home or place of business. If your insurance company has denied your claim, or if the adjuster is refusing to extend a fair and full payment, our skilled Sarasota and Manatee County Hurricane and Storm Damage Insurance Claims lawyer would like to learn about your case. Book a free consultation to find clarity regarding your next steps and receive an overview of your legal options going forward. Call our firm today at 866-608-5529 or reach out online.