Work With a Skilled Miami Insurance Litigation Lawyer Insurance claim denials often come as a surprise to policyholders who were led to believe that their coverage is more comprehensive than it is in reality. In fact, this is not an uncommon scenario — an insurance policyholder is attempting to secure benefits on a claim when they discover that some exclusion (or other provision) in the insurance plan prevents recovery. If the policyholder obtained such […]
Experienced Insurance Litigation Lawyer in Miami, FL Many Commercial General Liability (CGL) policyholders assume that their insurer will necessarily jump to their defense and provide the services that are required under their CGL policy. The reality can be sobering. Insurers will do everything they can to avoid additional losses, and this includes aggressive attempts to avoid having to engage their duty to defend the policyholder against third-party claims. If the insurer is successful, this can […]
Experienced Insurance Litigation Lawyer in Miami, FL If you’ve been sued for professional malpractice and are presumably covered by a professional errors & omissions (E&O) insurance plan, then you may be surprised to discover that — in the wake of the aforementioned third-party lawsuit — your insurer is engaged in various attempts to avoid having to payout for your liabilities, and to avoid having to possibly defend you in the underlying action. This can put […]
Experienced Insurance Law Attorneys in Miami, FL Business Interruption (BI) insurance pays out for losses due to certain covered events, typically large-scale disasters, such as floods and fires. BI coverage is absolutely critical for businesses operating in disaster-prone states like Florida — even where the risk of a natural or manmade disaster is low, however, comprehensive BI insurance coverage can protect you in the wake of an event that might otherwise have the cumulative effect […]
Experienced Insurance Litigation Lawyer in Miami, FL If you are operating a business in which you could be sued, or have been sued, for distributing a defective product, then you may be facing significant liability. In fact, product liability disputes are so disruptive that they can bring business to a standstill if you are unprepared for defending against potentially hundreds of claims. Typically, businesses purchase comprehensive insurance plans that cover their commercial products. The mere […]
Experienced Insurance Coverage Lawyer in Miami, FL On an annual basis, the “gig economy” is growing significantly across the United States and the world at-large, spearheaded by big-tech efforts such as Uber and Fiverr, among other applications that connect independent contractors with those in need of a one-time service. In fact, industry observers estimate that nearly 40 percent of the United States will be employed as independent contractors by 2020 (though of course many will […]
Generally speaking, an insurance agent has no obligation to, on its own, evaluate a customer’s particular insurance needs or give the customer advice regarding the coverage the customer should purchase. That said, insurance agents do have a duty to take the appropriate steps to protect their policyholders from potential risks and liabilities. If you think you have a claim for insurance agent or broker malpractice, a Miami insurance coverage lawyer can assist you. Importantly, if […]
Over the past decade there has been an explosion of technological, economic and cultural innovation, dramatically changing how we do business and live our lives. Many of these developments have disrupted the traditional approach to insurance. As a Miami insurance law firm, we stay up-to-date on trends that impact our industry. From the gig economy to driverless cars and the internet of things, insurance companies are racing to find creative, cost-effective solutions that match the […]
Many commercial property policies, as well as business owner’s policies (package policy for small businesses, often referred to as a “BOP”), include business interruption coverage. It is designed to protect your business from a loss in income caused by an insurable event. As Miami insurance coverage attorneys, we are experienced in helping our clients to maximize their recovery when a fire, hurricane or other disaster causes an interruption in business operations. There are four important […]
Directors and officers liability insurance, often referred to as “D&O” insurance, is designed to protect the personal assets of the company’s leaders and comes into play if they are personally sued for actions taken on behalf of the company. As Miami insurance law attorneys, we are experienced in representing our clients in Directors and Officers Liability Insurance Disputes. Company leaders can be sued for a variety of reasons ranging from allegations of financial mismanagement to […]
