Assume an employee suffers an accidental workplace injury. After collecting benefits under his employer's workers' compensation insurance policy, the employee tries to get more money by filing a negligence lawsuit. Can the employer be required to pay the employee for his negligence damages? Maybe. Would...
The 2013 legislative session saw relatively little activity involving Florida's Condominium Act. Nevertheless, laws have changed, and that's always important. Here is a brief summary of some of the statutory amendments. Insurance The Condominium Act identifies property that must be insured by the association and property that...
Shortly before the July 4th holiday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that enforcement of the Employer Shared Responsibility requirement under the Affordable Care Act (Act) will be delayed until 2015. The employer mandate, which generally requires employers with at least 50 full-time or...
Rate increases are necessary to maintain a company's ability to pay out claims during the worst catastrophes. One of our Insurance Carriers, Tower Hill Insurance Group has created a great video explaining how and why insurance rates change. If you have any questions about your...