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What is a Durable Power of Attorney?
August 17, 2022A durable power of attorney is one of the legal documents generally included in a basic estate plan. It is the document wherein the person signing the document, commonly referred to as the “Principal”, appoints someone of legal age to be his or her “agent” or “attorney-in-fact” and grants certain […]
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What if you are hit by someone driving an Uber or Lyft?
January 18, 2022Florida law (Fla. Stat. 627.748) requires drivers for transportation network companies (e.g. Uber and Lyft) to carry personal automobile insurance coverage of at least $50,000 for death and bodily injury per person and $25,000 for property damage, while the driver is logged onto the digital network but NOT engaged in […]
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How does Florida UM subrogation law work in car accidents?
November 04, 2020If another driver’s negligence caused the accident, and that driver has insufficient liability insurance coverage, you may look to your own Underinsured Motorist (UM) coverage recover additional damages for your injuries. If you decide to settle your liability claim against the underinsured driver, you must follow the procedure set out […]
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WILL MY INSURANCE PREMIUMS INCREASE IF I USE MY PIP?
September 04, 2020A common questions we hear asked is about PIP insurance coverage. Many clients express concern that their insurance rates will go up or their policy will be cancelled if they use their PIP insurance benefits after a car accident. The general answer is that using your PIP insurance benefits should […]
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Texting while driving is an epidemic on Florida’s roadways leading to countless accidents. Florida’s legislature is taking steps to end this practice. Under Florida’s existing law, enforcement of texting while driving is a secondary offense, meaning that law enforcement would have to pull you over for another reason besides texting. […]
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How Social Media can affect your personal injury claim
February 19, 2019 -
Tampa Bay Hurricane Damage Attorneys
September 07, 2017Hurricanes and other major storms can be one of the most destructive forces in nature. The forces generated by these storms can destroy your home, your business, and even your personal property. The sudden and devastating loss of your property can be a traumatic and overwhelming experience. The first step […]
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Florida Drunk Driving and Punitive Damages
September 28, 2016Drunk driving is a very serious problem nationally and throughout the State of Florida. Impairment by alcohol can cause a motorist to drive erratically, at excessive speed, and without paying proper attention. Tragically, motorists who attempt to operative their motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol often causes horrific crashes that […]
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Can I be denied PIP for failing to list a household resident on my insurance application?
April 20, 2016 -
Car Insurance for Snowbirds
January 19, 2016Winter is in full swing and while our neighbors up north are shoveling snow and defrosting their cars, Zephyrhills and the surrounding Pasco County communities are brimming with snowbirds. Just drive around Zephyrhills in January and you are bound to see license plates from everywhere, especially Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and […]