July 23, 2021 | Legal Alerts

Insurance Coverage Representation in Georgia

Insurers must be consistently aware of their loss and expense ratios while fulfilling the needs of their policyholders and meeting all legal requirements as an insurance company. Managing risk while remaining profitable can be difficult and insurers must be proactive in managing the cost of each litigated claim. This means acquiring and retaining experienced insurance coverage representation. For more than 40 years, Conroy Simberg has provided comprehensive representation to insurers across the nation, including in the state of Georgia. We are prepared to represent insurers in coverage disputes through every step of the claims and legal process, including avoiding unnecessary litigation whenever possible. We are familiar with the extreme pressures that our clients are under and are here to help provide reassurance through our knowledgeable and experienced legal advice and representation in coverage matters. 

June 30, 2021 | Legal Alerts

PIP Repeal Bill Vetoed By Governor DeSantis

Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed CS/CS/SB 54 “An act relating to Motor Vehicle Insurance” late Tuesday Evening.  The Bill, which sought to repeal the over 40 year old No-Fault system, was the subject of much criticism since its April 30, 2021 passage.   The bill was presented to the Governor June 28, 2021 and his veto followed shortly thereafter.  The Governor withheld his approval of the Bill, noting the bill did not adequately address the current issues Florida drivers. 

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June 23, 2021 | Legal Alerts

Targeted Advertising to Consumers and Its Impact on Potential Jury Pools

Targeted advertising to consumers is one of the most common methods companies use to sell their products and services and/or influence how consumers perceive company values. Consumers are shown ads based on their location, demographics, previous buying history, search engine history, or inferred interests. Many social media networks can easily find a consumer’s information and provide that information to companies who want to place strategic ads that consumers might engage with or be influenced by. These targeted advertisements may do more than just encourage a consumer to buy a product. Many companies that are currently involved in lawsuits also use targeted advertising. The question then becomes, can targeted advertising used by a company impact how a potential jury pool views the company’s values and products before trial?

June 15, 2021 | Legal Alerts

Retraining and Education Under Workers’ Compensation

If you thought that Retraining Benefits were a thing of the past, think again. Retraining benefits is a viable claim that claimants may seek due to the changing economy. Essentially, the purpose of retraining benefits is to help a claimant return to work, although in a different line of work, and receive indemnity benefits from the Carrier, while undergoing short-term training.

May 24, 2021 | COVID-19, Legal Alerts, Newsletters - 2021

How the Passage of the COVID-19 Liability Protection Bill Affects Florida Businesses

COVID-19 has affected the state of Florida, and the entire United States, in ways that were previously unfathomable. The virus has taken a catastrophic toll on the population as well as the economy. While many industries are struggling to recover, the risk of opportunistic insurance claims and lawsuits as a result of the pandemic is on the rise. The financial threat these lawsuits pose to the business community, large and small, is incalculable. Multiple plaintiffs have already filed lawsuits in hopes of compensation for a variety of reasons, including relatives of deceased family members seeking compensation for their loved ones’ deaths and businesses filing suits against insurance carriers that have denied business interruption claims. New state legislation passed on March 29, 2021 grants liability protection against COVID-19 related injury and death lawsuits to Florida businesses and educational, governmental, and religious institutions – all of which are attempting to recover from the devastating effects of the pandemic.