How do we make buildings more resilient and weather-proof? Can we model storm impacts based on artificial intelligence (AI)? How do we prevent building collapses, especially in Florida where water and winds reduce the integrity of structures? With so much climate volatility due to global warming, could AI be the secret sauce to help developers […]
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Is California, Like Florida, Becoming Uninsurable?
Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. But the top home insurance firm in California, as measured in direct premiums written, has stopped accepting new homeowner insurance applications, citing the growing risk from wildfires and the rising cost to rebuild. The company said it will continue to serve existing customers, as well as offer […]
A Reckoning for Florida’s Insurance Industry
Florida Insurers Accused of Altering Hurricane Ian Damage Estimates The insurance industry in Florida is poised for punishment – be it civil or criminal – as a result of the improper handling of countless Hurricane Ian claims. Ian caused $115 billion in damage, the second-largest insured loss on record after Hurricane Katrina, according to a […]
Florida Wind Damage Claims Lawyer
Under Florida law, homeowners insurance policies must cover property damage caused by wind. Yet insurance companies will attempt to delay, deny or underpay valid wind damage claims since they are in the business of making a profit. As such, an experienced and results-oriented property damage attorney can make all the difference in obtaining compensation for […]
Storm Season ‘22: What To Do & How Corless Law Group Can Help You
Another monster hurricane season is on tap. Long-range forecasts show we may face an extreme hurricane season, with as many as 16 to 20 named storms developing and six to eight of those becoming hurricanes. Of those hurricanes, forecasters believe three to five will strengthen into major hurricanes with top sustained winds of 111 mph […]
Team CBTG Discovers Insurance Company’s Use of Unlicensed, Inexperienced Claim Adjusters
Following Hurricane Irma, dozens of Condo Associations on the West Coast of Florida filed claims with their insurers for wind damages to the structures, windows, and doors. Many insurers stepped up to investigate and pay the claims they owed, rather than delay or deny coverage. Unfortunately for some insureds, insurance companies used out-of-state claim adjusters […]
Navigating the Coronavirus: A Message From CBTG
Corless Barfield Trial Group is committed to the safety, security, and well-being of our staff and community. During the coronavirus pandemic, our goal is to help clients identify solutions and keep people safe. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic. This designation signifies that we are in the midst […]
Major Changes in the Works For Motor Vehicle Insurance in Florida
Under Florida’s no-fault system, motorists are required to carry $10,000 in personal injury protection, or PIP, coverage, which is designed to pay medical bills after accidents. But that $10,000 figure could soon increase. The proposal would eliminate the $10,000 no-fault coverage in 2018 while mandating motorists get at least $25,000 in coverage for bodily injury […]
Who Is Responsible When Wild Animals Attack?
Ocala, Florida is about 100 miles away from Tampa Bay, and it serves as the setting for the latest legal drama involving a wild animal. On March 13, a venomous 2-foot-long monocle cobra escaped from an Ocala home and is still on the loose. The cobra belongs to Floridian Brian Purdy, who has a venomous […]