The Expansion of Honda’s Airbag Recall is a Good Reminder to Consider Your Rights as a Consumer
Honda has expanded an ongoing airbag recall to include additional Honda and Acura models. If you own a vehicle of either make, you should check out the latest statement on the company’s recall site. The problem may cause airbags to fail to inflate in the event of a crash, so it’s important that you respond
Hurricane Damage Claim? Hurry Up!
Homeowner in Florida? You need to act fast. People in Florida know only too well that adverse climatic events can ruin your life. The way you react to it in the days following is a real game changer. A natural disaster is one of the things you never want to be involved in. However, no matter
Jury Slams Citizens Property Insurance for Low Balling Claim
When your home or business is damaged, you expect your insurance company to be there for you. That’s why you’ve paid your premiums all these years. Unfortunately, claims are often wrongfully delayed and underpaid by insurance companies. Last month, a Florida jury had enough and awarded homeowners $150,000 for a claim that was originally only
State Farm Fraud After Hurricane Katrina Now in US Supreme Court
In the event of a loss to your home or business, insurance companies are expected to pay for the damage and return your property to its pre-loss condition. That’s the promise insurers make when you pay them money for a policy. But insurance companies are not charitable organizations. They are in business to make a
It Is Crucial to Speak to an Attorney Before an Insurance Adjuster
It is crucial to speak with an attorney first before you speak with any insurance company representative, whether it is the at-fault driver’s insurance carrier or your own. Be very cautious when speaking to an insurance company adjuster. Please follow the following list of things not to do when you are called by an insurance
7 Must Know Issues if Your UBER Driver Gets Into an Accident
Currently, the Florida Legislature is reviewing the nature of the employer/employee relationship at transportation networking companies like UBER. This determination will ultimately affect whether UBER shares the responsibility for any injuries that may occur as the result of an accident involving an UBER vehicle. UBER has lobbied for proposals that would classify the drivers as
Distracted Driving Accidents Can Kill
Follow these tips to keep yourself and your passengers safe All it takes is one split second, and life can change forever. When you’re behind the wheel and your eyes leave the road, you’re driving distracted, and that’s dangerous. Driving should not be considered a secondary task; it should be your only task when you
What Your Lawyer Should Tell You About Your Home Insurance Claim
In January of 2016, a 64-year-old Spring Hill couple was sentenced in federal court on a conviction for federal wire fraud arising from their failure to disclose to the buyers of their home a $154,745 sinkhole insurance settlement they received. As a result, the buyers, a couple with five children, unknowingly took out a mortgage
When to Hire an Attorney for a Property Insurance Claim
From the start! People contact me for help with property insurance claims that have been wrongfully denied or low balled. Unfortunately, I often see situations where the insured has a very difficult time getting the claim paid because it was not documented properly from the start. The scene was not preserved, and now it is
