Can my insurance company drop me if I sue them?

As an insurance claim lawyer, two questions I am asked frequently is whether or not an insurance company would drop someone if they filed a lawsuit against them? First of all, we reduce the risk because we pursue your legal right under the law. A home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make in your life. Before any notice or communication between an insurance claim lawyer and your insurance company, we will Read More

Ask an Insurance Claim Lawyer: When to start home repairs

Ask an Insurance Claim Lawyer: When to start home repairs after a natural disaster If a natural disaster has caused significant damage to your home, you may be tempted to begin repairs right away. However, those repairs could lead to issues if you’ve filed an insurance claim.  First and foremost, immediate minor repairs and temporary fixes are a good idea if they prevent major damage. Also, make sure there is no Read More

Why Should I Hire a Lawyer for My Residential Real Estate Closing?

Florida law does not require you to have an attorney involved with your real estate closing. So why would you undergo the extra expense, especially when you are dealing with an already lengthy list of closing costs and related outlays of funds? A lot of deals are done with brokers instead of lawyers. It is typically cheaper that way, but when the deal is in danger of going awry due to unforeseen problems with Read More