It’s the oldest trick in the book. Insurance companies think that they can collect premiums from insureds and not pay valid claims when there’s a loss. Don’t ever be scared off by your insurance company for losses associated with property damage, business interruption, or life insurance because you may be covered under your policy and […]
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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 […]
UPDATE: Civil Jury Trials in the Age of COVID
Many of those waiting for their day in court will have to wait a bit longer. The good news is some court proceedings have continued through video or telephone conferences. There are other avenues – like arbitration, mediation, or settlement – to help get your personal injury case or insurance dispute matter successfully resolved. We […]
Court Orders Insurer to Face Significant Punitive Damages for Sinkhole Losses
What happens when an insurance company’s conduct is so explosive and unlawful that it may be ordered to pay massive and historic punitive damages as well as change the way it conducts business? With unparalleled legal and policy expertise, nationally acclaimed insurance dispute law firm Corless Barfield Trial Group faces off against Big Insurance to […]
Business, Interrupted? Recover More Than Policy Limits After Insurer Delay
Case Study What does a Condo Association do when a severe storm destroys property? What if the storm caused more than $6 million in business interruption losses? Does the Association have the ability to keep their business online? What if they are stuck in an interminable claims process with the insurance company? This scenario happened […]
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 […]
What Are Your Legal Obligations With Coronavirus?
Where We Are As more states report cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), you should know about your legal rights and the risks associated with coronavirus. Microsoft, SAP, JPMorgan Chase, and hundreds of other employers have imposed restrictions on travel, domestic as well as international. Countless supply contracts are being disrupted by factory shutdowns in the […]
Florida’s No-Fault Auto Insurance System, No Problem? Think Again
In 2020, Florida’s no-fault auto insurance system is looking to hit the refresh button. The House Government Operations & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee recently voted 13-4 to end the no-fault system, which requires motorists to carry personal-injury protection, or PIP, coverage. The bill (HB 771) would instead require motorists to carry bodily-injury coverage. Repealing PIP, a […]
Dos and Don’ts of Property Damage Disputes
DO hire an attorney who regularly represents policyholders in all aspects of the insurance claims process. Corless Barfield Trial Group’s experienced and knowledgeable lawyers will help you file an insurance claim in a court of law and take care of the entire process for you. DON’T take an insurance company’s first offer. Insurance claim litigation […]