Imagine this: You wake up to find your kitchen flooded from a broken pipe. You frantically call a water extractor who arrives and says, “Don’t worry. Just sign these forms and we’ll handle everything.” The truth is, you’ve just signed away control of your insurance claim and may have permitted unscrupulous third parties to inflate…
The greatest element of economic damages in a personal injury lawsuit is often medical bills. In Florida, generally only the amount of medical treatment billed is admissible as evidence in trials. This is due to F.S. 768.76, which prohibits introduction of evidence regarding payments for medical expenses made on behalf of plaintiffs by collateral sources…
Florida is considered one of the worst states in the country for exposure to bad faith litigation. Florida law doesn’t require claimants who are not the policyholder to send a demand or clearly state the amount of money to achieve a fair settlement. This absence of clear rules to satisfy a demand has enabled trial…
Creating a competitive and stable insurance market will help consumers find the best options at the best rates. We must continue initiatives like reducing the size and exposure of Citizens Property Insurance, reforming Florida’s Catastrophe Fund, spreading risk, reducing fraud claims and allowing for creative solutions for the issues homeowners and businesses face. Read what…
TALLAHASSEE — Some state lawmakers are doing what they can to help Uber, with bills filed in both chambers for the smartphone app-based car service. State Sen. Jeff Brandes, a St. Petersburg Republican, this year filed a bill setting statewide standards on insurance coverage and background checks. That would clear the way for Uber, and…
by Steve Bousquet TALLAHASSEE — The 2015 session of the Florida Legislature begins Tuesday here with new leaders facing fresh challenges and competing demands for a projected $1 billion budget surplus. Gov. Rick Scott ceremonially starts the session Tuesday when he delivers the annual State of the State speech to lawmakers. The 60-day session is scheduled…
Transportation Network Companies like Uber and Lyft are part of the future of Florida’s economy. PIFF believes that the Legislature should permit such companies to operate in our state under clear insurance laws that protect them and their customers. Here are our principles for addressing TNC legislation in 2015: PIFF Supports: Market Innovation. We believe that…