Recent Blog Posts
Number of Coronavirus Victims Continues to Increase at Miami-Dade Nursing Homes
Although many nursing homes across the state of Florida have made every effort to prevent their residents from contracting COVID-19, an alarming number of facilities are still reporting increasing numbers of affected residents. For instance, public health officials recently reported that deaths attributed to coronavirus at the Claridge House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in… Read More »
Collecting Compensation for Loss of Extended Business Income During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Businesses across the state have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, those who have business interruption insurance may be able to weather these difficult times and obtain monetary relief from their insurers. It’s important to note, however, that not all business interruption insurance policies are created equal, with many policies excluding certain… Read More »
The Risk Factors of Drowsy Driving
Although law enforcement officers cannot test for drowsiness in the same way that they can for the consumption of drugs or alcohol, they can take note of it on accident reports. This information can ultimately play a critical role in determining who caused a particular collision and whether one of the parties is entitled… Read More »
Civil Authority Coverage
Businesses that face financial difficulties because they have been required to suspend their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic could be entitled to compensation for any loss of income if they have a business income insurance policy that has civil authority coverage. This type of coverage applies specifically in cases where a government order prevents… Read More »
Protecting Nursing Home Residents During the COVID-19 Emergency
While exposure to COVID-19 is dangerous for all of us, certain individuals, face an especially high risk of contracting the illness. For instance, elderly individuals are already more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses like COVID-19, but the lack of isolation in nursing homes means that residents are even more at risk of contracting COVID-19, especially… Read More »
Does Business Interruption Insurance Cover COVID-19 Losses?
In March, Florida’s governor issued a stay-at-home order to help counter the spread of COVID-19 across the state. Unfortunately, these orders have resulted in the permanent closure of hundreds of businesses in Florida and across the nation, placing many residents in dire financial straits. While it is true that some businesses will simply be… Read More »
What Could Lower My Dog Bite Injury Award?
Dog bites can cause serious injuries, many of which result in permanent damage, scarring, and even disfigurement, so it is unsurprising that dog bite laws in Florida tend to focus primarily on victims’ rights. That does not mean, however, that dog bite injury awards are as cut and dried as many people imagine. There… Read More »
Business Interruption Insurance
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a wide range of unanticipated consequences for people across the world. Business owners, in particular, however, have been hit especially hard, with thousands of companies permanently closing their doors over the last month. While it is true that business owners who have business interruption insurance may be able to… Read More »
Creating a Road Trip Checklist
With the spring and summer holidays approaching, many people are starting to plan family vacations and summer road trips. While planning these trips may primarily require making hotel reservations, coordinating travel with friends and family, and packing, those who expect to spend a significant amount of time on the road this summer should also… Read More »
Property Damage Car Accident Claims
Some car accident victims are lucky enough to avoid serious injury after a collision and many even walk away from their accidents without a scratch. Those who find themselves in this situation may be wondering whether they can still file a claim for the property damage they sustained in an accident. While it’s true… Read More »
