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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 […]

Experienced Insurance Law Firm in Miami, FL If you’ve submitted a claim for disability benefits in Florida and have had your claim denied (or if you are planning on submitting a claim for benefits), then you may be feeling confused and overwhelmed.  In truth, policyholders are not powerless — so long as they understand the strategies that the insurer is likely to employ. Let’s take a look at some of the common reasons for a […]

Experienced Insurance Law Firm in Miami, FL Business interruption (BI) coverage is an essential form of insurance that is meant to shield businesses from the inherent risks associated with a disruptive event (however that is defined by the policy).  For example, if a natural disaster impacts your community’s economy, and as a consequence disrupts the business, then your BI coverage might pay out benefits to cover the associated losses. Still, there are a number of […]

Leading Insurance Law Firm in Miami, FL Policyholders — in Florida and throughout the country — often do not realize the extent of their legal rights accorded by their insurance coverage.  If you have been sued by a third-party pursuant to a claim that is (potentially) covered by your policy, then Florida law may require that your insurer step in and defend you in the litigation at issue. This is a very useful mechanism, of […]

Experienced Disability Insurance Lawyer in Miami, FL If you have suffered an injury, illness, or other condition that has rendered you disabled, then it’s likely you are entitled to benefits pursuant to your disability insurance policy.  In reality, however, most insurers attempt to avoid having to payout disability benefits (even if you are reasonably entitled to such benefits) by rejecting initial claims. To successfully obtain disability benefits, then, we encourage you to consult with an […]

Leading Insurance Law Firm in Miami, FL In today’s technologically-driven world, cybersecurity has become an increasingly critical concern for businesses that store, manage, and distribute consumer data — sensitive and otherwise. Over the past decade, a number of significant data breaches — including the infamous “Sony hack” and the “Equifax incident” — have disseminated the data of hundreds of millions of customers to the world, exposing said customers to both privacy violations and potential personal/financial […]

Experienced Insurance Law Firm in Miami, FL Florida has the second-longest coastline in the United States, and — in conjunction with its year-round warm weather — has become a hotspot of marine activity, particularly personal watercraft: small boats, yachts, and more. The high volume of seaborne traffic, as well as the nature of watercraft use in Florida (i.e., highly tourist-oriented) makes it rather dangerous to operate a boat without sufficient insurance coverage. Despite the fact […]

If you’ve purchased business interruption (BI) insurance and are planning to submit a claim for benefits — or have already submitted a claim and have been denied — then you may be feeling somewhat confused by the ambiguity of coverage, and how that can be used by the insurance company to deny your claim. For example, you might have initially believed that your insurance covered you for man-made disasters (i.e., an arsonist-caused fire), only to […]

Leading Insurance Law Firm in Miami, FL Homeowners’ insurance coverage can often lead to confusion down the line when policyholders are attempting to secure a payout after having experienced property damage to their home.  As with other types of insurance plans, homeowner’s insurance payouts are manipulated cleverly by insurance companies to minimize their liabilities — wherever possible (so long as the language of the plan supports it, and even when it doesn’t), the insurance company […]

When you buy homeowner’s insurance, you don’t expect it to cover everything. But, you might expect it to cover more than it actually does. While homeowner’s policies often start with broad coverage language, this language is subject to a laundry list of exclusions; and, in order to have these excluded perils covered, homeowners must pay extra for “endorsements.” Which Endorsements Should Florida Homeowners Choose? In the context of insurance, an endorsement is additional coverage for […]