When you file an insurance claim, you expect fair treatment by your insurer and prompt resolution of your claim. Unfortunately, it’s not always the case. You may encounter challenges when seeking compensation or settling your claim, which can be frustrating....
Expecting the unexpected is a key part of owning a business. In Florida, events like hurricanes and mandatory evacuations can force businesses to close temporarily. For some, this can mean losing thousands in daily revenue or needing to lay off valued employees in...
When people think of malpractice, they typically associate this kind of professional misconduct with doctors, lawyers and other professionals in very client-facing roles. However, engineers, like many other licensed professionals, can also commit malpractice....
Damage caps legally limit the compensation you can recover in a lawsuit. If you suffered harm at the hands of a negligent healthcare provider, understanding how this works can help you when pursuing a medical malpractice claim. First, not all damages are capped....
After you file an insurance claim, your insurer will typically conduct investigations and present you with a settlement offer to cover your damages. However, the offer may not always meet your expectations or fully compensate you for the losses you incurred. In such...
You’ve probably seen the campaigns trying to prevent distracted driving. You may know that the police can fine you if they see you using your phone while driving. And you may have heard distraction mentioned in numerous crashes reported on the TV. But do you...
When you consider road safety, it’s certainly not uniform. Different stretches of highway and different road systems carry various levels of danger. The interstate highway system tends to be relatively safe, for instance, because traffic is divided and moving in the...
The Insurer Accountability Act, recently enacted in Florida, marks a significant step toward ensuring fairness and transparency in the insurance sector. This legislation aims to protect policyholders by holding insurers to higher standards of accountability and...
When you go to the doctor, you expect them not to make any mistakes. You are trusting them with your health. They owe you a duty of care, and you anticipate that they will uphold it. But mistakes do happen. For instance, perhaps it is a loved one who goes to the...
You get homeowner’s insurance for a specific reason. If something damages your home, property or belongings, the insurance company is supposed to help compensate you for that loss. Therefore, it can be incredibly frustrating when they deny your claim. Now, what are...