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March 8, 2021 | Announcements, Legal Alerts
Through our wide range of representing employers we have the experience of dealing with all members of the construction industry. Oftentimes a subcontractor’s employee is injured on a job and is shocked to find out that their employer did not have proper workers' compensation coverage, either by mistake or intentionally.
February 23, 2021 | Legal Alerts
Choosing the right insurance coverage for your company provides essential safety nets and protects your business from dangerous and devastating lawsuits. All businesses, no matter the size, must choose the appropriate insurance coverage that not only fulfills legal requirements set by the state of Florida but also protects company assets. Insurance requirements and recommendations vary greatly by business type and industry.
February 15, 2021 | Legal Alerts
Commercial truck insurance is required for all operators in Florida and can act as a safety net in case an accident occurs. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets minimum requirements for commercial truck insurance. Additionally, each commercial truck driver will have insurance requirements based on the type of vehicle operated, weight of the vehicle, as well as the type of cargo transported. These factors can affect the minimum required coverage. Understanding what is required, as well as any special provisions that can be added, will help ensure adequate trucking insurance coverage in the state of Florida.
January 28, 2021 | Legal Alerts
An employee being injured on the job can cause significant business disruptions, leave you worried about workers’ compensation exposure, and even have you preparing for potential future legal battles. Having an experienced attorney by your side to help navigate the Florida workers’ compensation claim process is critical to keeping your company protected after a work-related injury.
January 21, 2021 | Legal Alerts
Today the Florida Supreme Court issued its opinion in Citizens Property Ins. Corp. v. Manor House, Case No. SC19-1394 (Fla., Jan. 21, 2021) in which the Court answered a certified question from the Fifth District Court of Appeal. In Manor House, the Fifth District asked the Supreme Court: In a first-party breach of insurance contract action brought by an insured against its insurer, not involving suit under section 624.155, Florida Statutes, does Florida law allow the insured to recover extra-contractual, consequential damages? The Supreme Court answered that question in the negative.