Get Lightning Affidavit

The Lightning Affidavit is an essential document used to report damage incurred from a lightning strike. This guide offers clear and supportive instructions to help users fill out the form online, ensuring all necessary information is accurately provided.

Follow the steps to complete the Lightning Affidavit online.

1. Select the ‘Get Form’ button to access the online version of the Lightning Affidavit. This initiates the process of filling out the form digitally.
2. Begin by entering the claim number in the designated field at the top of the form. This is crucial for tracking your claim.
3. Input the name and mailing address of the claimant in the provided fields to ensure proper identification and communication.
4. Fill in the date and time of the loss. Accurate timestamps can aid in the claims process and are important for your records.
5. Indicate whether there were blown fuses and specify the amperage of those fuses. This information helps assess the cause and extent of the damage.
6. List all damages attributed to lightning strikes. Include detailed descriptions to provide clarity on the extent of the destruction.
7. Input the manufacturer’s name of the damaged appliances to assist in the verification process.
8. Specify if the item involved was grounded or had a lightning arrestor. This could be relevant in determining liability.
9. Clearly explain the reasons that led you to conclude the loss resulted from lightning. Providing thorough context strengthens your claim.
10. Indicate if a litmus paper test was performed and whether there was any acidic smell. This can be significant evidence in assessing the damage.
11. Note the company that provides power to your property in the corresponding field. This is part of your claim history.
12. Provide the approximate date of any previous losses, as patterns may be relevant in your current claim.
13. State the age of the appliance damaged by lightning in the designated space. This is pertinent for evaluating depreciation.
14. At the end of the form, the repair person or licensed electrician must sign and provide their address. This verifies the authenticity of the claim.
15. Submit the affidavit for review by your claims handler. Ensure to save changes, and consider downloading or printing a copy for your records.

Complete your Lightning Affidavit online today for a smooth claims process.