Tag: insurance-claims
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Why is it necessary to hire an attorney to represent me?
Whether you have a personal injury claim or a workers’ compensation claim, chances are you are not familiar with the insurance claims process. You may not be aware of the extent of your rights and your legal obligations. Even if you have knowledge about insurance claims, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain…
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When is it recommended to seek legal advice?
It’s advisable to consult a firm specializing in property and injury law when you experience injuries due to accidents or negligence or require aid with insurance claims associated with property damage or injuries.
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What types of insurance claims can a property damage attorney assist with?
An attorney can assist with the following types of insurance claims: 1. Homeowners’ Insurance Claims 2. Renters’ Insurance Claims 3. Commercial Property Insurance Claims 4. Natural Disaster Insurance Claims 5. Fire and Smoke Damage Insurance Claims 6. Water and Flood Damage Insurance Claims 7. Storm Damage Insurance Claims 8. Vandalism and Theft Insurance Claims 9.…
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How can I compensate my legal representative in a personal injury case?
How Can I Afford a Personal Injury Lawyer? How Can I Find A Personal Injury Attorney? In most instances, to find a credible personal injury attorney it is best to ask family, friends or trusted members of your community. If people you trust have experience with a local attorney then they can give you a…
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How Are Insurance Claims Handled?
As soon as possible after the accident you should contact your own insurance company to notify them of the car accident. You have the right to call an office at LegalFirmName.com for a free consultation before you contact your insurance company. Your own insurance company is responsible for paying your medical bills and lost wages…
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What is the first thing I should do after a car accident in Florida?
What should I do after a car accident before hiring a lawyer? What information should I obtain after my car accident in Florida? What should I do right after a car accident occurs? After your car accident in Florida, you should obtain the name and the contact number of the person that hit you, and…
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What should you do if you’re involved in a collision with a driver lacking insurance coverage?
If you find yourself in an accident with an uninsured driver, don’t believe that you have no recourse. In reality, you have various potential avenues for receiving compensation ? filing insurance claims, initiating lawsuits against the driver, or even pursuing legal action against other responsible parties.
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Auto Insurance Fraud: Famous Cases
The truck driver and the driver of the Firebird survived a collision on a Los Angeles freeway in 1992. One of the Firebird’s passengers was killed. Authorities determined that the incident involving the teacher and her students setting her car on fire was a case of insurance fraud. The teacher had approached failing students and…
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Jurisdiction and Regular Use in Florida Federal Court
– Parkway Towers Condominium Association Inc. filed a lawsuit in state court claiming their insurer should cover the damage from water intrusion on their property. – Specialty Insurance Co. filed a notice of removal based on diversity jurisdiction, and the state court agreed to transfer the case to the United States District Court for the…
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New Florida Law Prohibits Policyholders From Transferring Insurance Benefits
1. Florida’s Senate Bill 2-A prohibits policyholders from assigning their insurance benefits to others for residential and commercial properties issued after January 1, 2023. 2. This means property owners with post-2023 policies can no longer transfer their benefits to a third party. 3. Homeowners with policies issued before 2023 are not affected by this change…
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“Does Health Insurance Pay for Car Accident Injuries?”
– PIP insurance is required for anyone with an auto insurance policy in Florida – PIP covers medical expenses from car accident injuries, whether it’s the driver’s fault or not – PIP covers 80% of necessary medical costs for drivers and passengers up to $10,000 – PIP also covers lost wages and travel expenses for…
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Determining Fault in a Dog Bite Incident in Florida
– Florida law regarding dog bite cases is based on strict liability, making the owner responsible for the dog’s actions, even if the dog has never bitten anyone else. – Other legal factors come into play when determining a dog owner’s liability, such as whether the bite victim provoked the animal and where the incident…
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Changes in Florida Insurance Laws: What High School Students Should Know
1. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 837 into law, which made significant changes to Florida’s bad faith insurance framework and one-way attorney fee provisions for insurance cases. 2. Senate Bill 2A, enacted in December 2022, aimed to limit one-way attorney fees in property insurance claims by removing the right to attorney fees in suits…
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Florida Passes New Laws to Limit Lawsuits and Insurance Claim Disputes
– Florida has replaced its system of pure comparative negligence with a modified comparative negligence regime. – The statute of limitations for general negligence actions has been shortened from four years to two years. – The standard for bad-faith insurance claims has been amended. – The bill outlines the evidence that a factfinder should consider…
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Florida Laws for Getting Paid Quickly for Property Insurance Claims
– Insurers are now required to acknowledge a claim or respond to policyholder communication within 7 days, down from the previous 14-day requirement. – Insurers must now provide a copy of the adjuster’s report estimating the loss to the policyholder within 7 days of its creation. – Insurers must begin investigations within 7 days of…
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Why You Can’t Use Assignment of Benefits without a Proper Invoice: A Lesson for High School Students
– The Florida Legislature passed Section 627.7152 to address litigation abuse by Assignment of Benefit holders. – The section requires AOB agreements to meet strict requirements to be valid and enforceable under Florida law. – One of the requirements is that the AOB agreement must include a written, itemized, per-unit cost estimate of the services…