Being a business owner can be difficult in an of itself, and with the added stress of a catastrophic event can devastate even the most successful, profitable business.  When that catastrophic event occurs that causes the business to incur such a devastating loss, the goal of the business owner is to restore functionality as soon … Continue reading “Commercial Insurance Claims”

Property damage to one’s residence can be devastating and life-altering. Everything one owns in a second can be destroyed. While these devastating events likely cannot be prevented, it is imperative to understand your insurance policy so that the appropriate settlement can be reached and you can be compensated for the loss incurred at the property … Continue reading “Insurance Claims: Residential Property Damage”

Hurricane season has made its presence known this year as the U.S. has now been hit with its second Category 4 hurricane within the past 30 days.  The devastating effects are being felt with both Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma as we now begin to pick up the pieces.  Hurricane Harvey has broken many records.  It … Continue reading “How Do I Handle Damage After the Loss from Hurricane Harvey?”

Hurricane season has come this year with a vengeance and even though the season is just starting to ramp up, if it continues to progress on the same path this could potentially be a very active hurricane season.  With two hurricanes of significant proportion affecting multiple states within the U.S., it can be understood that … Continue reading “How Do I Handle Damage After the Loss?”

You have filed a wrongful death claim for your loved one and you are wondering if you will have to pay a chunk of the money to the government in taxes. To determine whether a wrongful death settlement is taxable, you need to consider both state and federal taxes as well as what the settlement … Continue reading “Is a wrongful death settlement taxable in Florida?”

In Florida, if you are a pedestrian hit by a car in a parking lot, the driver’s insurance policy should cover your damages, which may include medical bills, lost wages, or costs related to your injury. Every driver is required by law to maintain no-fault, PIP (personal injury protection) coverage, which unfortunately only covers up … Continue reading “Can a Pedestrian Hit by a Car in a Parking Lot File an Injury Claim?”

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is currently investigating 2011 to 2015 Ford Explorers for potentially dangerous defects with the exhaust system. Additional model years 2016 and 2017 may also be defective. Hundreds of consumers filed complaints after noticing a sulfur smell in the cabin of their vehicles. Investigators are unsure of how many … Continue reading “Injury Claims Filed for 2011-2017 Ford Explorer Exhaust Leaks”

Pharmacists, pharmacy techs, and other trained employees must adhere to very specific guidelines. Because their job is often life or death for patients, they undergo extensive training to ensure they understand and obey these guidelines. Still, mistakes happen. Pharmacy mistakes occur in many ways, and can cause a wide variety of issues for patients. Some … Continue reading “Most Common Types of Pharmacy Malpractice”

Dealing with heavy machinery and equipment is a daily occurrence for Florida construction workers. Some of these machines, such as cranes or forklifts, are extremely dangerous even when properly maintained and produced. But when workers use defective machinery on construction sites, they can lose limbs, the ability to walk, and sometimes even their lives. If … Continue reading “Recovering Compensation for Defective Machinery on a Construction Site”