What Are Factors That Can Increase The Time for My Auto Accident Case to Settle?
Drivers, when we left off the last time, we were discussing some of the reasons why a car injury case takes the time that it takes to settle or resolve (1). One of the factors that often goes understated or is not considered is the status of any liens that an accident victim may have after treatment.
Hurricane Michael: One Year Later
Hurricane Michael struck the Florida Panhandle on October 10, 2019 causing 16 U.S. direct fatalities and causing an estimated 25.1 billion dollars in damages (1). After being initially listed as a Category 4 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center increased Hurricane Michael to Category 5 with estimated wind speeds of 160 mph (2). Michael is the first hurricane to make landfall in the United States as a Category 5 since Hurricane Andrew in 1992, and only the fourth on record.
Hurricanes: A Homeowner’s Guide
We Floridians are no strangers to hurricanes; our communities have perennially endured the fury of such massive storms before, and we will do so again. In the aftermath of such destructive force, often the first casualty is normality. Our usual routines and comforts may be gone– sometime for weeks or even months. Our usual institutions, hang outs, and even our own homes may be shuttered, closed down, falling apart, or even completely destroyed. Our usual sundries and resources—electricity, gasoline, even food and water—may suddenly become scarce commodities.
How To Prepare For Dorian Before You’ve Recovered From Irma & Michael
Similar to the last two years, we are seeing the activity in the tropics pick up steam late in the season with Dorian’s path projected to hit Florida’s East Coast and another tropical depression brewing in the Atlantic which is expected to turn into a named storm within a few days.
When A Policyholder Fails To Comply With Their Duties After Loss
In order for a policyholder to forfeit their right to recover insurance benefits, there must first be a material breach of the policy. Therefore, the first question is always whether or not the insured substantially complied with their duties after loss as set forth in the policy.
Make Sure Your Homeowner Policy Has “Law and Ordinance” Coverage
After a property has sustained damage from a covered loss, the “Law and Ordinance” provisions in most homeowner policies provide coverage for the costs incurred in bringing the structure up to code – even if it involves replacement of undamaged portions of the structure.
When Is Animal Damage Covered By Your Insurance Policy?
Here’s a fun reptile fact that you can tell your date, your young children, or your very herpetophobic friends: South Florida is the only region in the entire United States where alligators and crocodiles naturally co-exist (although many lawyers may tell you that they have been inside a few courtrooms that may challenge this ecological notion).
New Florida Texting Law Effective July 1, 2019
The new law, which was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 17, 2019, went into effect on July 1, 2019. In explaining his support for the bill, Gov. DeSantis stated that Florida had almost 50,000 motor vehicle accidents in 2016 which were caused by distracted driving and 233 of these accidents resulted in fatalities.
What Is Miranda And How Does It Work In Florida?
You have probably heard the term “Miranda Rights” even if you have never been arrested. But what most people don’t know is what it means and how it works in Florida. Miranda Rights, as we commonly know them, actually originated from a 1966 United States Supreme Court case, Miranda v. Arizona. The Court held that anyone is entitled to be advised of their Constitutional rights prior to custodial interrogation.
Can I Get A Neck Injury From A Fender-Bender?
This post will help you or a loved one involved in a car accident. No neck injury from a car accident is minor. You are more likely to get a permanent neck injury in a fender-bender than being rear-ended at a high speed. Neck pain from crashes tends to be chronic and last years. At least 40% of people with whiplash from an accident have neck pain and related symptoms five years later. This number climbs to 55-70% at the 15-year mark, which means that neck pain from accidents gets progressively worse over time.