The current economic crisis is unlike any other we’ve experienced. There are simply too many unknowns about how and when the economy will recover, how long people will be out of work, and what the future will hold in terms of how we interact with others going forward. Without question, these are trying times and […]
In the many stages of insurance litigation, mediation generally happens before trial. The judge often orders mediation to be held before heading to a trial. Alternatively, the parties can agree to mediate earlier without a court order. What is Mediation? Mediation is led by a neutral third-party (the mediator) who works with the disputing parties […]
Insurance litigation can be a lengthy process. While we do our best to keep things moving forward, each step takes time, especially when we find ourselves waiting on the opposition. But what we’ve found to be most helpful for our clients is educating them on what to expect and keeping them informed of our progress every […]
Working in insurance litigation, we can’t stress to our clients enough the importance of creating (and regularly updating) an inventory of your home and possessions. While it’s easy to think you’ll remember everything you have in your house and be able to write it all down if something truly does happen, that’s not always the […]
Over the past decade across Florida, we have seen skyrocketing property insurance rates. According to the insurance companies, this is in large part due to litigation initiated by some restoration and mitigation companies utilizing the Assignment of Benefits (AOB) clause in insurance contracts. What insurance companies claim was happening with Assignment of Benefits Ill-intentioned contractors […]
For most of our Florida clients, entering into insurance litigation feels like entering into uncharted territory. It’s intimidating, daunting, and completely unknown. At Silverberg | Brito, PLLC, we understand this wholeheartedly, which is why it’s our priority to make sure our clients feel understood and informed throughout the entire process. If you filed a claim […]