FREE LEGAL SERVICE FOR DECLARED DISASTER-RELATED FRAUD
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20250121/free-legal-service-declared-disaster-related-fraud]


Release Date: 
四月 25, 2017 

BATON ROUGE, LA. — People who have suffered devastating home and
property losses during a disaster are often targeted by unscrupulous
contractors, fly-by-night home repair scammers, and other con
artists.  This is known as disaster fraud and some Louisiana flood
survivors are being swindled, but FEMA has a program that can help.

Disaster Legal Services (DLS) provides free legal assistance to
low-income survivors who aren’t able to hire an attorney for issues
after a declared disaster.  Members of the American Bar Association
Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLA) will counsel, advise and provide
legal representation in cases that don’t generate a fee. Survivors
should be aware that there are some limitations on disaster legal
services.  For example, assistance is not available for cases that
will produce a fee (i.e., cases where fees are paid as part of a court
settlement).  Such cases are referred to a lawyer referral service.

DSL has assisted thousands of survivors with post-disaster related
matters including:

	* Insurance claims for doctor and hospital bills.
	* Claims for property loss or loss of life. 
	* Drawing up new wills or other legal papers
	* Help with home repair contracts and contractors.
	* Advice on problems with landlords.

To request legal help through DLS call 1-800-310-7029 or visit
www.fema.gov [http://www.fema.gov] or www.disasterlegalaid.org
[http://www.disasterlegalaid.org]