High stress levels after an accident are an unfortunate reality, whether the incident was minor or severe. You may be unsure how to balance healing from an injury and losing work income, for example. Or maybe you need to replace your car and have been having recurring dreams about the event that are particularly upsetting […]

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Because law enforcement is there to protect and serve, individuals rely on police to defend their rights. But unfortunately, there are situations when people are harmed or hurt because of police misconduct. This could be an abuse of power during the arrest process or unjust treatment during detainment. Reach out to an experienced Florida law enforcement […]

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There are many reasons why Florida residents and visitors to the Sunshine State opt to order a taxi. Some people are on vacation and do not have a car of their own to transport them while others simply choose to pay another to drive them to work meetings or outings with friends. But too often, […]

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There are many specialty areas when it comes to practicing law. Some lawyers are trained and have experience as insurance defense attorneys. These legal professionals are skilled in understanding when an insurance company is responsible for paying a claim and protecting the rights of policyholders. Because these attorneys are knowledgeable in current laws and regulations, […]

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Trusting your doctor and medical team is essential. After all, people are often seeking medical care when they are ill, injured, and feeling vulnerable. Individuals going into a medical setting or hospital emergency room are typically expecting to have their condition improve. While most medical professionals work hard to do all they can to help […]

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Private property owners typically have a legal responsibility to keep their premises “reasonably safe” for invited guests. This means that the owner must take reasonable steps to protect their guests from foreseeable hazards, including possible criminal activity. At the same time, however, the owner is not required to absolutely “insure” guest safety. Federal Appeals Court […]

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When you purchase a deeded timeshare, you are actually buying an interest in real property. As with any real estate purchase, many buyers finance their timeshares by taking out a mortgage loan. Additionally, many timeshare contracts require residents to pay certain maintenance fees and assessments, just as you would with any homeowners’ association. So if […]

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Florida law requires all insurance companies to act in good faith when approving, denying, or settling claims. An insurer that fails in this duty may face a bad faith lawsuit from an aggrieved policyholder or third-party victim. In defending against such claims, however, the person alleging bad faith still has to present evidence in support […]

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Insurance policies are contracts. As such, when an insurer fails to pay a valid claim, it is subject to suit for breach of that contract. But this works both ways. If the policyholder fails to live up to their contractual obligations, that can supply the insurer a valid defense to any alleged breach. A recent […]

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Even when an insurance company agrees to provide coverage for damage to a home, they will often challenge the extent or cost of the insurable loss. This then forces the homeowner to take legal action to protect their contractual rights. Such litigation then often ends up being a “battle of the experts,” with each side […]

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