SAN ANTONIO – In the wake of last week’s winter storm that left South Texas residents dealing with storm-related legal issues, the State Bar Association and the San Antonio Bar Association are offering free legal assistance to those who qualify. “We anticipate we’ll be handling FEMA claims appeals, insurance claims denials, landlord-tenant issues, as well as contract issues for repair work,” said attorney David Evans, president of the San Antonio Bar Association. City of San Antonio launches call center, website to aid in recovery from weather crisisPerhaps the most complex area where legal assistance would be needed is with FEMA claims. He said the Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid is the best option for assistance. The San Antonio Bar Association’s website is another place for help.

The clock is ticking for Apple iPhone owners to file a claim over so-called batterygate. And, millions more dollars are waiting to be claimed by people who bought certain LG refrigerators, Apple earphones and contact lenses. The deadline to file a claim in the Apple iPhone matter is Oct. 6. If you bought Apple Powerbeats 2 before Aug. 7, you may be due more cash. LG settled a class action lawsuit that claimed a defect caused fridges not to cool, leading to repairs and spoiled food.