Beware of Dubious Claims About CBD

Beware of Dubious Claims About CBD

In recent months, new products containing cannabidiol, otherwise known as CBD, have flooded in to the American marketplace. From essential oils and tinctures, to CBD-infused water and food, to health and beauty products containing cannabidiol, CBD products have rapidly gained in popularity and become widely available to consumers in just a few short months.

Actual Cash Value, Explained Simply

Actual Cash Value, Explained Simply

It is generally described as the cost to replace or restore your property to pre-loss condition, minus any applicable depreciation (a deduction based on age, wear, and tear) of the property, minus the applicable deductible = the amount of your first claim check.

Making a Claim for I-4 Ultimate Vehicle Damage

Making a Claim for I-4 Ultimate Vehicle Damage

In 2015, Central Florida began an expansive program to improve its highway system. This program is anticipated to last until at least 2021. As we all know, with construction comes potential damage to vehicles traveling in those construction zones.  

How Much Insurance Coverage Do I Need?

How Much Insurance Coverage Do I Need?

This is a very important question to know the answer to because if your home is completely destroyed in a hurricane, fire, tornado, or other peril – and it is underinsured – you can be looking at a very serious problem. Some researchers suggest that as many as 80% of American homes are underinsured – a figure which is shockingly high.

I Want To Change My Parenting Plan…

I Want to Change My Parenting Plan...

One of the most common family law requests we get here at Cohen Law Group is to change an existing parenting plan. For example, clients will ask for a variety of changes such as is there a way they can assign more time to spend with their child, is there a way to increase the child support order because the paying parent is making more money, or is there a way to revise aspects in the parenting plan that are no longer working anymore.

Can I Still File a Claim for Damages Sustained as a Result of Hurricane Irma?

Can I Still File a Claim for Damages Sustained as a Result of Hurricane Irma?

In 2017, Florida’s 12 year string of luck avoiding a direct hit from a major hurricane came to an end as Hurricane Irma came crashing ashore Florida’s coastline as a Category 4 hurricane packing sustained winds of 130 mph with gusts even stronger. Hurricane Irma first devastated the Keys and then moved on to Marco Island and eventually caused damage across the entire peninsula.

Five Myths About Lawyers

Five Myths About Lawyers

Every lawyer is different. Every area of the legal system is different. However, not all lawyers are expensive. For instance, some attorneys will work for you on a contingency basis. You only pay if your lawyer wins the case. Thus, the lawyer costs you nothing out of pocket.

4 Important Homeowners Insurance Rights

4 Important Homeowners Insurance Rights

It’s important to know that as a homeowners insurance policyholder in the state of Florida you have rights under the law when dealing with your insurance company. In a perfect world you assume that when something unexpected happens to your home, your insurance company will be there for you every step of the way to help you put your home back together.

Navigating Class Actions Against State Agencies for Wage Violations

Navigating Class Actions Against State Agencies for Wage Violations

State agencies are among the largest employers, and as such, are likely to commit a myriad of wage and hour violations by the sheer volume of people they employ. A recent trend in wage and hour law is to bring class actions against state agencies for alleged wage and hour violations that span both state and federal law.