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Establish Fault After Florida Auto Accidents: “No Fault” Law Should be Called “Regardless of Fault”

Florida is one of several states that have what is commonly referred to as a “no-fault” insurance law; however, the term “no-fault” can be misleading to motorists involved in a collision. As attorney Paul Reed explains in a recent segment of Lawyer Podcast, a more accurate term for Florida’s insurance law would be “regardless of [...]

2024-11-18T08:35:51-08:00November 17th, 2024|Car Accidents|

New Florida Law Leaves Homeowners Vulnerable to Insurance Bad Faith After Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Hurricane Milton blew across the State of Florida barely two weeks after Hurricane Helene hit the Sunshine State. Collectively, Hurricanes Helene and Milton are estimated to have caused over $100 billion in damage. Homeowners throughout Florida will be filing insurance claims for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately, many more claims will be denied or underpaid because [...]

2024-11-18T10:06:43-08:00October 27th, 2024|Property Damage|

Tips for Handling Property Damage After a Storm

Each year, Florida property owners brace for the Atlantic hurricane season that runs from June 1st through November 30th and typically brings 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA. The destructive nature of hurricanes is unparalleled. In fact, hurricanes are the leading cause of [...]

2024-11-18T10:27:30-08:00September 30th, 2024|Property Damage|

Dash Cams Can Help Prove Fault in Car Accidents

Being involved in a car crash can be a traumatic experience; however, sometimes the legal process required to pursue compensation from the at-fault party that occurs after an accident can be even more frustrating. This is particularly true if the issue of fault comes down to your version of the accident versus the other driver’s [...]

2024-09-12T22:21:16-07:00September 11th, 2024|Car Accidents|

Call a Lawyer First Instead of a Public Adjuster After Property Damage

Recent changes to Florida law eliminated the long-standing right of property owners to collect attorney fees following the successful litigation of an insurance claim against their insurance company. In practical terms, this made it harder for property owners to challenge an underpayment or denial of claim. Where does this leave a property owner who has [...]

2024-09-26T03:40:05-07:00August 22nd, 2024|Property Damage|

New Florida Property Damage Laws Favor Insurance Companies

Recent changes to Florida law will directly impact home and business owners and their ability to challenge insurance companies when they encounter problems getting a first-party property claim paid. Specifically, changes to Florida Statute 627.428 took away the right to attorney’s fees when a homeowner or business owner successfully litigates a denial or underpayment of [...]

2024-09-13T08:06:51-07:00August 9th, 2024|Property Damage|

Supreme Court Halts Laws Regulating Social Media Content

Texas and Florida passed laws that try to mandate what social media platforms can and cannot do regarding the content people post. Whether you are conservative or liberal, you most likely think social media censors you. That issue is at the heart of this Supreme Court case. Texas and Florida Law These two states passed [...]

2024-09-13T08:07:08-07:00July 26th, 2024|General|

Hire an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney for Auto Accident Injuries

After a car accident, most people look for an auto accident attorney. However, what many do not realize is that not just any personal injury attorney will do. It is crucial that you hire an attorney experienced in handling insurance companies, especially in a no-fault state. Otherwise, you could end up leaving money on the [...]

2024-09-13T08:12:24-07:00July 12th, 2024|Car Accidents|

Can Rideshare Companies be Sued for Injuries Caused by Their Drivers?

With rideshares such as Uber and Lyft as popular as they are, riders and other drivers on the road need to be aware of what can happen if they are injured in an accident caused by a rideshare driver. In this #LiveFeedReed video, Paul talked about a case Reed & Reed handled when a [...]

2024-09-13T08:14:24-07:00June 24th, 2024|Car Accidents|
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