What Happened? In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through the Florida insurance industry, Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company (UPCIC) has agreed to pay more than $4 million in fines and return $30 million to the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (FHCF) following allegations of improper and fraudulent reimbursement claims. This case exposes significant...
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Florida Property and Personal Injury Insurance Claims
Do You Need an Expert Attorney to Overcome Car Accident Insurance Obstacles? Filing an insurance claim after a car accident in Florida should be straightforward, but it rarely is. Between our state’s unique no-fault insurance laws, aggressive insurance company tactics, and complex legal hurdles, accident victims often face an uphill battle to secure fair compensation....
How Florida Insurers Profited While Homeowners Paid the Price For years, Florida homeowners have faced skyrocketing property insurance premiums, despite insurers claiming financial struggles due to lawsuits, fraud, and the state’s high hurricane risk. However, a previously unpublished 2022 report, recently obtained by the Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times, has confirmed what many suspected...
Home Inventories Are Crucial for Florida Property Owners As insurance claim lawyers, we’ve witnessed countless cases where property owners face unnecessary challenges during claims simply because they lack a detailed home inventory. Watching the devastating fires on the West Coast is a stark reminder that disasters can strike anywhere. Whether preparing for the unexpected or recovering...
Your Rights as a Florida Homeowner After a Hurricane Claim Denial or Underpayment Hurricane Milton swept through Florida, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. For many homeowners, the damage caused by high winds, flooding, and flying debris was catastrophic. If you filed an insurance claim to cover the cost of repairs or losses...
Understanding Liability in Florida Car Accidents In the fast-paced world of Florida roadways, accidents can happen in an instant. One common scenario involves a driver pulling out in front of another vehicle, often resulting in a collision. But who is at fault when this happens? Determining liability is essential for anyone involved, impacting everything from...
What Florida Condo Associations Need to Know About Hurricane Milton Damage Claims Hurricane Milton has left many Florida condo associations grappling with significant property damage. Managing a large-scale insurance claim for roof damage, flooding, or broken windows can be complex and overwhelming for condo boards. It’s essential to understand the steps involved in filing a...
How Our Florida Insurance Claim Lawyer Can Help Homeowners with Denied Hurricane Milton Insurance Claims Hurricane Milton has left a path of devastation across Florida, impacting thousands of homeowners. As communities rebuild, many homeowners face a new challenge: denied insurance claims. Insurance companies failing to honor their policies adds financial stress to an already difficult...