A study by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety found roof damage from smaller hailstones may be much more significant than previously believed. It’s a finding that one plaintiffs’ lawyer has already cited as potential support for roof claims.
“This data challenges long-standing opinions by insurance company experts that have denied or minimized damage from small hail,” blogged attorney Chip Merlin, whose law firm has offices in 10 states. “If the science says these storms age shingles years ahead of schedule and set the stage for catastrophic failure in later storms, then dismissing