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Light & Wyatt Expands Property Law Talent with New Attorney Hire

9DecJames Magazine Grows Boutique Legal Practice by Hiring Benjamin Light, Experienced Property Insurance Attorney Clearwater, FL: James Magazine and Light & Wyatt are pleased to announce their newest hire, Benjamin Light, an insurance coverage attorney with a rich history of successfully pursuing and defending first-party residential and commercial property damage, business interruption claims, and homeowner claims […]

Hurricane Season Safety Tips and Emergency Preparedness

9DecHurricane season is here, and that means Floridians need to take additional precautions to keep their families safe. The following sections outline hurricane statistics in Florida, resources for hurricane preparedness, tips on hurricane safety, and what to do in the event of an injury or property damage. Hurricane Disaster Facts and Statistics Studies show that, […]

Understanding Florida’s No-Fault Laws

9DecThe concept of ‘no fault’ coverage sprung up in 1971 in Massachusetts. The goal was to formulate a legal structure that mandated insurance coverage to ensure all drivers had some coverage in accidents without having to determine ‘fault’ in the accident (hence the term ‘no fault’). Since 1971, 11 states and Puerto Rico have established no-fault […]

Hurricane Ian – What to do after a hurricane destroys your house?

9DecHurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022. When it struck Florida, it was a powerful, Category 4 storm, one of the worst on record. Maximum sustained winds were about 150 mph as the hurricane hit the Fort Myers area, with particularly high winds recorded on the island of Cayo Costa and […]

Most Common Causes Of Florida Pedestrian Accidents

9DecAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 5,000 American pedestrians are killed in traffic accidents each year. Another 129,000 pedestrians are injured in traffic accidents. Since pedestrians are at greater risk (no vehicular protection, airbags, or seat belts), every U.S. state must do everything possible to improve pedestrian safety.[1] Florida Pedestrian Accidents, What Causes […]

Distracted Driving

9DecAs cell phones have become a regular part of American life, using a mobile phone while driving is now a leading cause of accidents. Each year, more Floridians get into serious crashes due to not driving safely, with cell phones being a big part of the problem. And what are Florida drivers doing with their […]