Monthly Archives: March 2021
Insurance Companies Have to Pay Agreed-to Settlements Quickly
Usually, we complain that an insurance company is slow to resolve a claim, slow to investigate claims, or slow to actually tender an amount of money under the policy that is necessary and sufficient to fulfill the obligations under the insurance contract. But sometimes, they act quickly, and the homeowner and the insurance company… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Murder Laws – Degrees of Severity
Murder is considered the most serious crime that someone can commit. In many cases, an accused may try to plead innocent of all charges. But in other cases, the question may not be guilt or innocence, but rather, minimizing the sentence that could be imposed. In that case, it’s important to understand the differences… Read More »
Don’t Retaliate Against Employees Who Have Workers’ Compensation Claims
When employers think about discrimination on the job, they often think about sexual harassment, or discrimination against those with disabilities, or against minorities. But there is another kind of discrimination that many companies often overlook: Discriminating against someone who has made a workers’ compensation claim. No Retaliation Allowed Even though Florida is an “at… Read More »
Court Rules an Insured Can Only Get Damages That Are in the Insurance Contract
The Florida Supreme Court recently issued an opinion that limits the damages that a consumer can get when the insurance company breaches the insurance contract. The opinion is one that insurance companies will surely use to discourage consumers from suing. Consequential Damages The issue in the case has to do with what are known… Read More »