Monthly Archives: July 2020
Are You Ready for a Flood This Hurricane Season?
Because we don’t have enough to worry about here in Florida, homeowners also know it’s June, and that means the start of our hurricane season. You may think you’re ready for some of the dangers that heavy rains can bring…but are you? Flooding is the Unappreciated Danger According to a report on a survey… Read More »
Can You Win Your Injury Case and Owe Money to the Other Side?
Here is a riddle: How can you win your personal injury case, have the jury award you money…and then you end up owing money to the Defendant—the person or business that caused you the injury? Believe it or not this strange scenario happens, all because of Florida’s Offer of Judgment (OJ) statute. Offers of… Read More »
Court Rules LGBTQ Employees Have Protections in the Workplace
You probably know by now, just based on your experiences as an American, that discrimination in the workplace based on race, nationality or sex, is illegal. In fact, federal civil rights statutes allow employees and applicants to jobs to sue for money damages if they are victims of discrimination. Protection Based on Sex Part… Read More »
Post-Loss Obligations Can’t be Ignored by Homeowners
Whenever you have a claim for damage to your property, your insurance contract will have detailed instructions on what your obligations are after the loss. Complying with these post-loss responsibilities is important. Failing to do so can be seen as a violation of your insurance contract, and the insurance company can deny coverage for… Read More »
Why Your Homeowners’ Insurance Check Has Your Mortgage Lender’s Name on it
You have damage to your home, and it looks like your homeowners’ insurance property damage claim is going OK. The property damage adjuster is out at your property, and says that your loss is covered (or at least, that it seems to be upon first inspection). Your insurance company says that it is sending… Read More »