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 [...]

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 [...]