After you have sustained damage to your home or commercial property, or if you are on the Board of Directors of a Community Management Association, finding the right lawyer to represent your case can be challenging. While many lawyers divide their resources between different legal disputes, the team of lawyers at Corless Barfield Trial Group […]
Category: Storm Damage
Hurricane Season Heats Up
The tropics are starting to come alive. Whipping winds, power outages, torrential rains, and floods — hurricane season brings a host of dramatic and dangerous weather with it. Florida Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for 26 counties as Tropical Storm Michael lashed Cuba and is forecast to become a hurricane as it […]
Water, Water, Everywhere: Truth About Flood Damage Insurance
Do you have a flood insurance policy? What does flood insurance cover? Has your flood insurance claim been denied? When your insurer delays, denies or underpays your flood damage claim, it’s critical to have an experienced Flood Damage Attorney representing your rights. Florida has more than three times as many homes in flood hazard zones […]
Community Management Association: Property Insurance Basics
Being on the Board of Directors for a Community Managed Association, a Homeowner’s Association, or any other kind of multi-unit dwelling in Florida means making decisions about insurance coverage or how to handle an insurance dispute for multiple units. It may be one of most significant things you will ever be asked to examine. Call […]
Real Estate, Florida Style: The Who, What, When, Where & Why of Insurance Disputes
WHO: Are you involved in a dispute with your insurance company? Have you filed a valid claim, only to have the insurer unnecessarily delay payment, undervalue your claim or deny your claim outright? Corless Barfield Trial Group attorneys are highly experienced in navigating the multifaceted area of insurance claim disputes and litigation involving auto insurance, […]
Recovering After Hurricane Loss
After the Storm There is a price to pay for living in paradise. Key West residents who had fled the Florida Keys ahead of Hurricane Irma were allowed to return to their homes as authorities prepared to reopen Key West last weekend. Meanwhile, many Floridians have yet to return to work or school because power outages […]
Real Deal: CBTG Fights Insurance Industry Over Property Damage Claims
Real estate is susceptible to all kinds of harmful damage. Sinkholes, wind, floods, plumbing leaks, mold, burglary, arson, vandalism, accidents, negligence, and natural disasters can all cause significant destruction to your property. Unfortunately, insurance companies commonly delay and deny claims, with property owners failing to receive the proper amount of compensation they deserve. Over the […]
Why Your Property Management Business Needs a Lawyer
Businesses, property managers, homeowners associations, and real estate developers purchase property insurance to protect their land, buildings, inventory, and other property. Without insurance, damage due to theft, plumbing leaks, fire loss, sinkholes, busted pipes or weather-related events could be financially devastating. However, delayed, underpaid, or denied claims for coverage can be equally calamitous. The experienced […]
The Perfect Storm: What You Need To Know About Hurricane Prep
Each named storm puts a new set of communities in its path on alert for floods, winds, power outages, lost businesses, and property damage. Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”) are expecting to see above-average storm numbers in the Atlantic, despite the uncertainty of whether an El Niño will develop over the […]