October 17, 2018
Even if you don’t live in the direct path of the latest hurricane, you’re sure to feel the effects of powerful tropical storms within the near future. With hurricanes occurring more frequently and with greater ferocity than ever before, it makes sense to be prepared to protect your family and your home from danger. Most of us already know the drill about bottled water, flashlights, batteries, window protection, and pools, but many people I talk with have not prepared adequately for dealing with their insurance companies after storm damage occurs. Once a storm has hit and damaged your property, it’s […]
September 18, 2018
If you or a family member has been injured due to someone else’s careless behavior – whether in a car accident, a hospital, a place of business, or in some other setting – you may be wondering if you can sue the negligent party. You might have many important questions about your situation: Do you have a legitimate case? Can you get financial compensation for your injuries? Do you need an attorney in order to sue someone? Whom can you call for help? If this sounds like you, this blog post could be helpful, but talking with an experienced personal […]
August 21, 2018
Many Florida homeowners are unsure what their rights are as homeowner’s insurance policyholders and feel insecure when dealing with their insurance companies after experiencing a loss. This should not be the case. As an insured homeowner, you have certain rights under the law. At Malik Law, we believe knowledge is power. Knowing your rights when filing a Florida homeowner’s insurance claim can make the claims process less confusing and intimidating. In addition, getting help with your claim from an experienced insurance claim attorney can give you the power to take control of the situation and get the results you want. […]
July 23, 2018
While our Florida pools are a great place to cool down, have fun, and relax, they can be very dangerous, especially if they are not well maintained or supervised. Thousands of people get injured each year in Florida, either in or around a pool, and some of the injuries can be very serious. When pool injuries are the result of negligence on the part of the person or organization responsible for maintaining the pool, hurt individuals may be able to recover damages for their injuries by filing a Florida personal injury claim. In fact, with help from an experienced premises […]
May 11, 2018
Hurricane Season begins in a few short weeks, and the good news is that researchers are predicting fewer major storms than last year. The bad news is that they are still predicting a greater number of storms than average, including 13 named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes of category 3 or higher. Whether or not these strong storms will hit Central Florida and Orlando is unknown. However, even unnamed tropical storms can damage our homes and other property, and the odds that at least one major storm will cause havoc and damage in our area are pretty high. […]
April 18, 2018
Many of us in Orlando have just recently finished having our homes repaired from Hurricane Irma damage, so it seems early to be thinking about the 2018 hurricane season. However, the season starts June 1 – less than two months from now – and hurricane scientists are predicting another whopper season! Now is the time to review your homeowners insurance policy and prepare your home and family for the storms to come. Review Your Florida Homeowners Insurance Policy When you’re upset and trying to assess the damage to your home following a severe storm, it is difficult to read […]
March 7, 2018
The state legislature is still working on repealing Florida’s no-fault auto insurance laws, so we don’t know the final outcome. However, what we do know is that if the legislature repeals the laws during the current legislative session, we could be seeing an end to personal injury protection (PIP) as soon as January, 2019. The laws doing away with PIP, proposed by both the House and the Senate, mandate another form of insurance for automobile drivers – bodily injury liability coverage. Since this change could be coming soon to Florida, it’s a good time for us to become more familiar […]
February 16, 2018
In 2019, we could see the end of PIP in Florida. Last month the Florida House of Representatives voted 88-15 to do away with our no-fault car insurance law, and the Senate is not far behind. What Does No PIP Mean for Florida? Ending the PIP requirement will mean the end of an era. The requirement that drivers have $10,000 in personal injury protection coverage has been the law for almost 40 years. Ending the requirement also means we’ll be ending our stint as one of only two states that doesn’t require drivers to buy bodily-injury liability insurance to […]
January 16, 2018
Car Accidents and Crash Injuries in Orlando Continue to Increase For the past five years, we have been experiencing a steady increase in the number of car accidents, injuries, and fatalities in Orange County. While the number of deaths from automobile crashes has increased from 124 to 182 (31.87%) during this time period, the total number of crashes has exceeded 30,000 and the number of injuries has exceeded 21,000, as shown in the following chart. With population growth and increasing tourism, the trend does not seem likely to change, so those of us who live in the Orlando area need […]
September 26, 2017
Hurricane Irma Damages Attorney Whenever a hurricane or tropical storm makes landfall, the media coverage heightens our awareness of just how devastating these storms can be. Hurricane Harvey, which hit Gulf Coast of Texas last week, has, however, blown away our previous perceptions of devastation. With pounding rain and flooding continuing for days, homes and businesses in the Houston area are being ruined, people are stranded, and power lines are down. The extent of damage from the heavy rains and catastrophic flooding cannot yet be assessed as the aftermath of the nightmarish deluge of rain continues. Assessing the Damage At […]