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Covering Contamination Claims Stemming from Sandy

Superstorm sandys recent strike hit the most densely populated area of the country, causing loss of life, destruction and dislocation on a massive scale. Recovery efforts are still ongoing, and the storms economic impact will be felt by businesses and individuals across the country for some time.

By John Heintz, Jared Zola | Updated on February 04, 2013

Superstorm sandy’s recent strike hit the most densely populated area of the country, causing loss of life, destruction and dislocation on a massive scale. Recovery efforts are still ongoing, and the storm’s economic impact will be felt by businesses and individuals across the country for some time. 

Many businesses have suffered direct damage to property and lost income due to the resulting interruption of their operations, while others may face Environmental Contamination claims stemming from Sandy. For those businesses facing potential liability from such claims, Liability insurance may be an important asset to help offset defense costs and remediation payments.

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