Prompt Notice Issues in Property Insurance Claims

Thu Dec 31st, 2020 on     Property Insurance,    

Let our Experienced Miami Insurance Claim Lawyer Help Today In many cases, property insurance claims are denied because the insurance carrier argues that the policyholder failed to provide “timely notice of the loss” — even in extreme situations involving hurricane damage.  Lack of prompt notice is a common excuse justifying claim denial, but it can be somewhat confusing and stressful for policyholders — after all, at what point does a delay go from reasonable-to-unreasonable? Given […]

Common Coverage Exclusions in Professional E&O Policies

Thu Dec 17th, 2020 on     Insurance Claims,    

Work With a Skilled Miami Insurance Claim Lawyer   Professional negligence is a serious and career-long concern for licensed professionals, in Florida and elsewhere.  In order to avoid the potentially catastrophic financial risks posed by a lawsuit, professionals typically purchase errors and omissions insurance coverage (E&O) to protect them in the event of a lawsuit. Unfortunately, it’s easy to assume that this protection will apply when you need it most — but insurance carriers often […]

A Florida Insurer’s Duty to Defend — Frequently Asked Questions

Mon Nov 30th, 2020 on     FAQs,    

Let Our Miami Insurance Coverage Lawyer Help If you are a Commercial General Liability (CGL) policyholder, then you may be feeling a bit lost if your insurer has refused to defend you in the underlying litigation.  After all, you purchased insurance coverage in the hopes that — should a third-party sue — you would have a reliable ally to defend you and cover your losses. In Florida, CGL insurers have a duty to defend their […]

Common Issues in Fidelity Bond Coverage

Mon Nov 16th, 2020 on     Insurance Law,    

Seek Guidance From a Skilled Miami Insurance Coverage Lawyer   Fidelity bonds are a form of insurance coverage that pays out for losses caused by crimes perpetrated by employees (and other related individuals/entities) against your business.  For example, fidelity bond insurance coverage would pay out for losses caused by an accountant who commits fraud while working at your company. Fidelity bonds are an important tool, not only to protect your business from employees and others […]

E&O Insurance Coverage FAQs

Fri Oct 30th, 2020 on     FAQs,    

Work with Skilled Miami Insurance Law Attorneys   Errors and omissions (E&O) insurance is a necessity for many professionals who engage in high stakes work that could lead to third-party misconduct claims.  For example, a real estate broker may find it necessary to purchase E&O insurance, as they could be on the hook for damages if they sell a house and fail to disclose certain construction defects that would be relevant to the new homeowner. […]

Common Homeowner’s Insurance Concerns

Fri Oct 16th, 2020 on     Homeowners Insurance,    

Experienced Miami Insurance Litigation Lawyer   Homeowner’s insurance coverage pays out for property loss — generally caused by natural events, such as a flood or a hurricane, or a fire.  Various other property losses may also be covered, depending on how comprehensive the coverage is. However, homeowners often feel confused as to what they can or should do after they have suffered a loss.  This is perfectly natural.  There are many strategic complexities to homeowner’s insurance […]

Florida Insurers and Their Duty to Defend

Wed Sep 30th, 2020 on     Insurance Claims,    

Work With Our Miami Insurance Coverage Lawyer Today In Florida, if a policyholder is potentially liable to a third-party (i.e., a liability claim has been brought against them and that claim is covered by the underlying insurance policy), then the insurer has a duty to defend the policyholder in the ensuing litigation.  As with most liability disputes, these disputes are likely to resolve through pre-litigation settlement — but the insurer must still adhere to their […]

Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Florida

Wed Sep 16th, 2020 on     Bad Faith Insurance,    

Let Our Miami Insurance Law Firm Work For You Insurers are fundamentally profit-motivated.  Though this is a truism that most policyholders accept and understand, it’s often forgotten when it comes time for the policyholder to make an insurance claim — after all, one would assume that the insurance provider would act with some semblance of “honor” and live up to their promises. The grim reality is that many insurers will do anything and everything — […]

5 Justifications for Homeowner Insurance Denial

Mon Aug 31st, 2020 on     Homeowners Insurance,    

Experienced Miami Insurance Litigation Lawyer   As a general rule, homeowners purchase property insurance with a level of optimism — they tend to operate under the assumption that, in the event their property is seriously damaged, they will be covered by the purchased policy, and that submitting a claim (and receiving the necessary payout) will be fairly straightforward. Unfortunately, homeowners often find that the truth is quite a bit messier than they might have originally […]

Fidelity and Crime Insurance Coverage: Our Miami Insurance Litigation Lawyer Answers Your Questions

Mon Aug 17th, 2020 on     Insurance Law,    

Crime insurance is critical for many businesses to “cover the gaps” in the event that they are subject to losses caused by dishonest employees or third-parties.  After all, systemic fraud committed by an employee can seriously disrupt a business, possibly even sending it into bankruptcy. If you operate a business and have been affected by the commission of a crime — whether by an employee or a third-party — then you may be entitled to […]

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