Tens of thousands of Florida home and business owners have insurance claims for damage caused by Hurricane Hermine. It is critical that policy holders know their rights.
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Florida Insurance Blog
Providing Insight Into Florida Insurance Law and Litigation
The Florida Insurance Blog, published by The Nation Law Firm, focuses on legal issues related to insurance claims in Florida, particularly those arising from property damage caused by hurricanes, storms, hail, and wind. It covers topics such as homeowners insurance policies, replacement cost claims, insurance company denials and underpayments, and litigation strategies to challenge insurers. The blog also addresses specific legal cases involving insurance coverage disputes, ERISA long-term disability claims, and liability issues under insurance policies. It provides guidance for policyholders on asserting their rights and navigating complex insurance claim processes in Florida.
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Hurricane Hermine Causes Widespread Damage to Homes and Businesses
By Mark Nation
Once again, Florida is ground zero for a major hurricane. On September 1 and 2, 2016, Hurricane Hermine made landfall in Florida. Hurricane Hermine’s path took the Hurricane directly over Florida’s Big Bend area through Leon County and into Georgia.
The…
ERISA Long Term Disability Victory
By Mark Nation
Most ERISA disability policies state that the insurer has “discretionary authority” to make all decisions regarding whether to award or deny disability benefits. If the policy contains this “discretionary authority” provision then the disability claimant can usually only overcome a denial if we…
Hail and Wind Storm Damage in Poinciana and Kissimmee
By Mark Nation
On the afternoon and evening of March 26, 2016 a major hail and wind storm pummeled the Poinciana and Kissimmee, Florida area. Coincidentally, this was on the 24th anniversary of the catastrophic Central Florida Hail storm of March 26, 1992.…
Coverage Granted Under Separation of Insureds Clause
By Mark Nation
In Taylor v. Admiral Insurance Company, ____ S.3d ____ (Fla. 3rd DCA February 10, 2016), Ms. Taylor sued Hello Florida, Villa Vizcaya and Miami-Dade County as a result of a slip and fall injury. Hello Florida was the named insured…
Pre-Litigation “Discovery” in PIP
By Mark Nation
In Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Inc. v. State Farm Automobile Insurance Company, 40 FLW D1447a (Fla. 1st DCA June 22, 2015), the First District Court of Appeals ruled on the ways a PIP carrier can obtain information from PIP medical…
Insured Can Challenge Insurance Sinkhole Remediation Plan
By Mark Nation
In Roker v. Tower Hill Preferred Insurance Co., 40 FLW D764b (Fla. 2nd DCA March 27, 2015), the Second District Court of Appeal was asked to review a Summary Judgment granted to the homeowners insurer in a sinkhole case. …
Hail Damage Lawsuit Filed
By Mark Nation
My clients purchased a replacement cost homeowners insurance policy. On July 12, 2014, their roof sustained hail damage. As in many of these cases, the insurance company hired an engineer to inspect the roof. The engineer inspected the roof and…
Another Suit Filed As Result of March 24, 2013 Wind and Hail Storm
By Mark Nation
As I’ve written before, on March 24, 2013, a severe unnamed wind and hail storm hit the Central Florida area. The storm caused significant damage to area homes and businesses. In this case, our clients purchased replacement costs homeowners insurance…
Late Notice, Appraisal and Prejudice
By Mark Nation
In State Farm Florida Insurance Company v. Hernandez, 40 FLW D1433a (Fla. 3rd DCA June 17, 2005), State Farm appealed a non-final order compelling appraisal of a homeowners claim. The lawsuit arose out of a Hurricane Wilma supplemental claim.…