Couples who are considering a divorce in Florida need to be aware of the different options for spousal support, and should know how the state determines those payments. Legislation threatens to change regularly, but until it does, anybody going through a divorce should be aware of the different types of alimony offered in Florida: Temporary… View Article
Sinkholes can spring up from seemingly nowhere and leave homes and property devastated, while the property owners are left to pick up the pieces and fight with insurance companies for compensation. At the BCN Law Firm, we have an extensive record of helping policy holders get all that their insurance policies entitle them to. If… View Article
As if getting a single DUI wasn’t enough of an issue, repeat offenders in Florida face serious consequences. The penalties associated with a second DUI offense typically include fines, driver’s license suspension, impounding the vehicle used, and compulsory installment of an ignition interlock device. In Florida there is also mandatory jail time for people who… View Article
Though it may feel like it initially, having a home insurance claim get denied is not the end of the world. Claim rejections are actually a common occurrence, and it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re out of options. Why do insurers deny claims? It may be shocking initially to receive a denial letter from your insurer,… View Article
Anybody involved in a lawsuit quickly discovers that the process can be more complex than initially thought. The idea of standing in front of a judge is enough to make most people feel uneasy, but fortunately, the majority of cases are settled before getting to court through a process called mediation. Having a mediation attorney… View Article
If you’ve been cited or fined by your homeowners’ association or your HOA has filed a lawsuit against you, contacting a HOA attorney can be a smart move. Being in a dispute with your HOA is never a pleasant time, but unfortunately it is quite common. An experienced HOA attorney is knowledgeable about all relevant… View Article
A class action lawsuit is a situation in which a large number of people who have been affected either by a defective product, service, or who have been injured sue one or several people, corporations or other entities. The group of people – referred to as the “class” – alleges that the defendant is responsible… View Article
Are you facing foreclosure? It can be a trying time, but don’t panic. There are steps you can take to save your home or to lessen the blow of losing it. Of the millions of foreclosure notices sent out each year, only one in three results in an actual foreclosure. Many homeowners are able to… View Article
Many motorcycle riders who are involved in an accident fear that their situations will be handled the same way a car accident would be, however, this isn’t the case. Though motorcycles and cars share the same roads, the fact of the matter is that insurance companies and juries both view motorcycle accidents in a very… View Article
Because of recent events, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating reports that Xarelto, a blood thinning medication, has been linked to severe internal bleeding, brain hemorrhaging, kidney bleeding, and even death. Xarelto was approved in 2011, is manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and is marketed with Bayer Healthcare. People who experience atrial fibrillation,… View Article
