As drivers in Florida, we are all aware of the increased use of Uber® and Lyft® for ridesharing services, which also means we have all seen an increase in accidents caused by rideshare drivers. As we have discussed here before, while Uber and Lyft provide insurance coverage for their drivers up t...
When we agree to take your case at TWWHB, we are committing to take it as far as it has to go. In this case, it went all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States! This case also went up on appeal twice and had to be tried twice. But, if that's what is required to secure justice, that ...
Policyholders, good news. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (FOIR) is looking out for you with this new (October 16, 2024) Emergency Order. Many Florida homeowners are familiar with hurricanes and dealing with the insurance aftermath. However, after devastating hurricanes like Michael...
We know there are hundreds of homeowners on the west coast of Florida right now who are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. As insurance attorneys who have been helping homeowners with hurricane claims for decades, we know, often the most stressful part of going through a...
We understand. For many Floridians on the west coast wrestling with the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton and trying to get their insurance claims adjusted and their properties restored, your first instinct after Milton was likely to start cleaning everything up, making repairs, and putt...
The days of insurance companies taking the initial estimate of your damage and cutting it down to a fraction—without telling you or explaining why—are over. We are proud to report on this huge win for policyholders, requiring the type of transparency in the claims handling process our attorneys ...
Many victims of hurricanes, such as Hurricanes Michael, Sally, Ian, and now Milton do not understand their rights or even know how to determine the full extent of their losses after a storm or even which insurance company may be responsible. Most people believe that if they have insurance and wa...
Once a hurricane has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, all Florida homeowners—whether your community is currently in the path or not—should take steps to document the condition of your home, understand your insurance coverages and limits, protect your property as best you can, and have an emergency p...
If you've been in an accident, you're probably beginning to deal with insurance companies, adjusters, and other details surrounding your personal injury claim. While these dealings should be straightforward, they seldom are. In fact, even an insurance company that has accepted liability may be ...
Premises liability is a legal concept. Usually, it comes into play during personal injury cases when a person's injuries were caused by unsafe, defective, or negligent conditions on someone's property. Slip and fall cases are a common example. If you've suffered an injury or accident on someone...
One year ago, TWWHB proudly welcomed a new associate attorney to the firm: Blake A. Radford. Like our partners, Phillip Warren and Keith Weidner, Blake also served in the U.S.M.C. He also worked with the firm in years past as a paralegal. Building on his honor, commitment, and experience servi...
Trampoline parks have grown in popularity in recent years, as fun places for kids and families to spend an afternoon or, perhaps, host a birthday party. However, these attractions can be dangerous if they are not properly designed, supervised, or maintained. As experienced personal injury attorne...
Trampoline parks have grown in popularity in recent years, as fun places for kids and families to spend an afternoon or, perhaps, host a birthday party. However, these attractions can be dangerous if they are not properly designed, supervised, or maintained. As experienced personal injury attorne...
Trampoline parks have grown in popularity in recent years, as fun places for kids and families to spend an afternoon or, perhaps, host a birthday party. However, these attractions can be dangerous if they are not properly designed, supervised, or maintained. As experienced personal injury attorne...
Personal injury claims are legal disputes. They arise when one person suffers harm from an accident or injury, and someone else is legally responsible for that harm. People file these claims under a variety of circumstances. They include automobile accidents, slip and fall incidents, and medical...
Trampoline parks have grown in popularity in recent years, as fun places for kids and families to spend an afternoon or, perhaps, host a birthday party. However, these attractions can be dangerous if they are not properly designed, supervised, or maintained. As experienced personal injury attorne...
Trampoline park injuries have been on the rise. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported more than 300,000 trampoline park-related injuries requiring medical treatment in the U.S. in 2018, with more than 110,000 of those requi...
Sometimes legal phrases are clear enough for everyday people to understand and interpret. What does the phrase “surviving spouse” mean to you? If you said: a spouse who survives the other, you would be right. And, in this case, the Florida Supreme Court would agree with you. Here, the corpora...
For an injury caused by its own negligence? It should not be able to. Meaning, if the trampoline park or its employees were negligent, and that negligence contributed to, or caused, the injury to your child, allowing waiver of that liability would violate Florida public policy. As experienced ...
Trampoline park injuries have been soaring. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported injuries in excess of 300,000 requiring medical treatment. Of those, more than 110,000 required a trip to the emergency room. Although trampoline parks typically represent an active and fun way...
For many of us who have suffered hurricane damage, you know how hard it can be to obtain an accurate estimate of your damages. It requires a contractor, adjuster, or estimator with the requisite skill, training, and time to thoroughly inspect your home and calculate the value of your loss. What...
When you go to see your doctors, you expect a few things: quality care, honesty, and treatment that helps you get better. What you don't expect, though, is to encounter medical malpractice. Unfortunately, that's precisely what many people run into. According to the Civil Justice Resource Group...
Evidentiary law in Florida is clear. If a witness looks at a document to refresh her recollection while testifying, any privilege that protected the document is thereby waived and the party asking the questions is then allowed to see the document and ask questions about it. Despite this law, Ci...
Sending unlicensed adjusters out to inspect, resulting in lowball estimates. Failing to timely acknowledge and respond to communications from policyholders. Failing to pay claims within 90 days as required by law. These are just a few of the violations for which the Florida Office of Insurance...
Life can take an unexpected turn after a personal injury accident. Suddenly, you're faced with medical bills, insurance companies, and a confusing legal system. It's crucial to know how to deal with insurance companies during this time. Doing so can help you protect your rights and ensure fair ...
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