Who is Responsible For Paying Crime Scene Cleanup Costs?

After a crime is committed in a home or business, not only can it cause significant emotional trauma—it can also leave behind biohazards and chemical contamination that may be dangerous to occupants. Depending upon the type of crime and ensuing investigation, the scene may also have fingerprint powder or tear gas present as well. It’s […]

Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Death Cleanup Costs?

Facing cleanup after a death in the home or place of business—particularly an unattended death— can be emotionally challenging, and few people know how to deal with the situation. In addition to how to go about the cleanup itself, one common question we hear is whether homeowners insurance covers death cleanup costs. To help, here’s […]

What Does Unattended Death Mean?

At its simplest, an “unattended death” is one where someone dies and is not found for an extended period of time; this can mean days, or even weeks or months. You may hear about these kinds of deaths in the news, which may happen when someone lives alone and doesn’t have someone regularly checking up […]