In late September, 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida and traveled across the state. The storm brought with it significant storm surge that caused substantial flooding. The storm also was accompanied by...more
A plaintiff cannot recover attorney’s fees in a Florida lawsuit for Uninsured Motorist (“UM”) benefits unless there is a dispute about whether the insurance policy provides coverage. However, attorney’s fees from the...more
5/11/2022
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Uninsured and Under-Insured Motorists
Automobile insurance policies specify a maximum amount the insurer will pay for a single accident. This coverage limit applies both to liability and uninsured/underinsured motorist (“UM”) coverages. ...more
8/25/2021
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Bodily Injury ,
Car Accident ,
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Motor Vehicles ,
Negligence ,
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Uninsured and Under-Insured Motorists
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency due to COVID-19. Many Florida cities and counties have issued their own orders...more