Florida Law Blog
What does renter’s insurance cover?
When you own a home in Florida, your mortgage lender usually requires that you get home insurance to protect its investment. If you rent, though, your landlord may or may not require you to have renter's insurance. Typically, this is an option left up to you, but...
5 ways to prevent drunk driving charges
A criminal conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be devastating. If a judge finds you guilty of drunk driving, you will face hefty fines, imprisonment and a driver license suspension. This is not even to mention how a criminal record can...
How much does a Florida DUI raise your auto insurance rates?
Even Florida’s first-time drunk driving offenders will face serious consequences, should they receive convictions for the act, and they can expect to have to pay hundreds, or possibly thousands, of dollars in fines, depending on circumstances. While these expenses can...
What are common bad faith tactics?
If your Florida home undergoes significant damage in a hurricane, flood or any other type of adverse incident, you rely on your homeowners' insurance company to help cover the cost of damages. After all, that is what you pay the company to do. Unfortunately, insurance...
What are the penalties for assault and battery in Florida?
It is not unusual to hear someone refer to a crime that involves physical violence as "assault and battery," but while the two crimes are often discussed together, the two offenses are actually different. Florida law defines assault as the threat of imminent physical...
What is whiplash?
Whiplash is a common injury when it comes to motor vehicle accidents. While it can be minor in some instances, other people experience lasting effects that greatly diminish their quality of life. The Mayo Clinic explains whiplash, why it occurs, and how it can be...
What to know about general liability insurance
If you or someone you know takes an injury on the property of a Florida business, be aware that the business might approach you with an offer to cover the medical costs with their general liability insurance. According to Chron.com, this form of insurance is used for...
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