While there are frequently insurance disputes over coverage, damages, or liability – sometimes claims alleging insurance bad faith or plaintiffs seeking extra-contractual liability – there is no comprehensive definition of “good faith” in Florida; therefore, the full extent of what a “showing of good faith” means remains unresolved when it comes to liability insurers declining to cover […]

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (which covers Florida) recently reversed an important lower Florida court’s decision which awarded an insurance bad faith plaintiff (Bottini) $30 million in a case involving uninsured/underinsured motorist breach of contract claims. The vehicle involved in the accident at the heart of the claim had been underinsured under the […]

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In Florida, property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for guests, visitors, and customers. This duty includes the obligation to have adequate security measures in place. Unfortunately, some property owners fail to provide appropriate security to individuals who enter their property. At HD Law Partners, our knowledgeable Florida private security & […]

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At HD Law Partners, our Florida business interruption insurance defense attorneys are committed to providing top-quality, results-focused legal representation to clients. We have the skills, experience, and knowledge to defend the full range of business interruption claims. With a staff large enough to take on any case, our team is ready to protect your interests. To set […]

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As attorneys who regularly advise and represent homeowners’ associations here in Florida, we frequently receive questions about the balance between what homeowners can do with and without the approval of the homeowners’ association; for example, whether they can install surveillance cameras outside of their homes and/or in common areas. While security is of course a […]

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Accidents are scary, traumatic events. Drivers do what they can to avoid them in order to keep themselves, their passengers, and others they are sharing the roads with safe. But there are times when collisions occur, and sometimes it is because a Florida driver forgot to check their blind spot or didn’t do so effectively. […]

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In the beginning of 2025, the Fort Myers community was rocked by a shooting at a popular restaurant. The shooting was notable because the aggressor killed his own brother. However, the fact that a shooting had occurred at a restaurant was hardly surprising for local residents. Violence is fairly routine in not only restaurants, but […]

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Invalid auto accident claims are quite common throughout Florida, and many of these claims are completely fraudulent. Aside from filing claims for staged car accidents, many policyholders also attempt to pursue compensation for injuries that actually have nothing to do with auto collisions. Insurance companies should be aware of the limitations of their own policies, […]

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Self-dealing is a very serious allegation in the insurance industry. If your organization has been accused of this misconduct, the first step is to gain a solid understanding of what “self-dealing” actually means. How might an insurance representative engage in this misconduct? What are the potential consequences, and can a Tampa insurance defense lawyer help […]

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We are excited to announce that Craig Zyburo is now a partner at HD Law Partners. Craig is a zealous legal advocate for his clients and has a wide range of experience, from personal injury to contract and family law. He represents insurance companies and their insureds, businesses, homeowners’ insurance coverage and other clients in […]

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