Property Insurance Case Law Update: Florida DCA Opinions from 6/7/21 – 8/13/21 Clayton Trial Lawyers (“CTL”) remains committed to providing its clients with premier, best in class representation. As part of this steadfast commitment, CTL is excited to inform our clients about the latest developments in the property insurance space by summarizing the most recent
Trucks have a critical role in our economy, transporting a number of goods, including food and fuel, within states and cross state lines. In any given year, trucks transport around 11.84 billion tons of freight (primary shipments only), which represents 72.5% of total domestic tonnage shipped in the United States. In order to drive a
Dogs are colloquially known as “man’s best friend.” There are an estimated 90 million dogs in the United States and approximately one-third of these dogs have homes. Based on estimates from the Center for Disease Control, there may be an estimated 800,000 dog bites per year in the United States. However, many of these dog
Property damage is defined as some harm that is inflicted upon someone’s property as the result of another person’s negligence, willful destruction of that person’s property, or by an act of nature. If your property has been damaged or destroyed by another party, you may want to know how you can hold the responsible party
Homeowners may be devastated by the damage that hurricanes and tropical storms may cause. Wind gusts, tornados, hail and flooding rain can dismantle a building’s structure, leaving the homeowner distraught about what next steps they may take. While homeowner’s insurance may provide coverage related to the damages incurred during a storm, sometimes, insurance companies may
Pedestrian accidents may lead to devastating consequences. A vehicle travelling at a speed of 10 mph can seriously injure a pedestrian. It is understandable that when vehicles hit pedestrians at higher speeds, catastrophic injuries and deaths may occur. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has reported that over 7,000 pedestrians die in traffic or
Every single day, people experience serious personal injuries thanks to the negligence of others. That may mean time off work, prolonged recovery, and physical pain. The entire experience can be frightening and confusing. What’s more, though, is that several decisions have to be made immediately, including whether to hire an attorney. Is a lawyer necessary?
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As part of Clayton Trial Lawyer’s (“CTL”) steadfast commitment to serving our clients, CTL is excited to relay the newest Florida case law update in the property insurance world. This case law update includes summaries of important written opinions from Florida’s District Courts of Appeal issued in the month of June. Specifically, CTL looked directly
Car accidents are terrifying experiences, but they’re all too common with nearly 17 million drivers in Florida. Statistics suggest there are nearly 1,000 car accidents in the state every day, and as more drivers than ever enter the state, the risk of being involved in one at some point is quite high. If you’re involved
