Florida Litigation Blog

Towing Law

Wrongfully Towed?

Did your car get towed after an accident without permission? Many residents in Florida may assume they were wrongfully towed but it may depend. In the state of Florida, businesses and property owners are allowed to tow vehicles off their premises when the vehicle is parked without permission. This includes towing a car even after an accident. It is still important to check signage around and ensure a lawful tow occurred. While some towing companies consist of hardworking people trying

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Landlord-Tenant Law

How Do I Know if My Eviction Is Illegal?

Evictions are a terrifying reality for anyone, especially in times of financial hardship. While there are laws surrounding evictions, many landlords have ignored these legal proceedings to get rid of tenants for profit. If you have been faced with a sudden eviction, here is how you can tell if your eviction was lawful. Just Cause and Evictions The first thing that must be determined with any eviction process is if the landlord had just cause the eviction. Just cause refers to a

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Insurance Law

Pop Quiz! Do You Know These Basic Homeowners Insurance Terms From Your Policy?

Homeowners’ insurance can be confusing. There are a lot of terms that are specific to the industry, and it can be tough to keep them all straight. If you’re not sure what something means, it’s important to ask your insurance agent for clarification. This blog post will go over some of the most basic homeowners insurance terms. By understanding these terms, you’ll be able to read your policy more easily and know what is covered in the event of a

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Business Law

Florida Senate Bill 2-D and 4-D: What You Should Know

If you’re a Florida homeowner, contractor, public adjuster, or lawyer, then it’s important to know about Senate Bill 2-D and 4-D. These two bills make widespread changes to the laws that govern Florida property insurance, and they were passed as part of a special legislative session on May 25, 2022. Governor Ron DeSantis approved both bills by signing SJ39 on May 26, 2022. In this blog post, we’ll review some of the changes that are likely to be positive for

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Insurance Law

Tips for Filing Insurance Claims After a Hurricane

If you’re like most people in the U.S., you live in a home and have several insurance policies on it. And if you live anywhere near the coast, chances are that, either directly or indirectly, a hurricane will affect your property at some point during your lifetime. Before The Storm Securing your property: While there’s nothing you can do to make a hurricane go away, you can take steps to minimize damage and make it more likely that your insurance

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