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Category Archives: Civil Litigation

Florida Sinkholes: Who Determines Whether I Have a Sinkhole at My House?

Ultimately under the current Florida legislation, there are about three (3) different folks involved in determining whether there is a sinkhole at your residence. A “Neutral Evaluator” means a professional engineer or a professional geologist who has completed a course of study in alternative dispute resolution designed or approved by the department for use in […]

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New Changes to Florida Law on Sinkhole Activity

How does Florida Law currently define “sinkhole activity” and other related terms in light of the new statutory changes? While these definition changes may simply appear to be minor, they have major implications for Florida homeowners. “Sinkhole” means a landform created by subsidence of soil, sediment, or rock as underling strata are dissolved by groundwater. […]

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Landlord is not making repairs? What are my rights as a tenant?

Once a person begins living in a house, apartment, mobile home, or condominium, he or she is considered a tenant under FL state law.  A tenant is entitled to the right of private, peaceful possession of the dwelling.  The landlord may only enter the dwelling in order to inspect the premises or to make necessary […]

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My house is falling apart, do I have a sinkhole?

This is another commonly asked question by homeowners seeking a Tampa insurance dispute attorney. It is not secret the Tampa area is dominated by sinkholes, especially the areas surrounding New Port Richey, Brooksville, Ocala and Crystal River. Sinkholes have literally spread across Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Citrus and Hernando counties. Generally, these cases involve homeowners’ making […]

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I have a Sinkhole, Do I have to go to Neutral Evaluation?

Yes, under Florida Statute Section 627.7074, neutral evaluation is mandatory if compelled by either you or your insurance company. If you would like to read the entire Statute yourself, we have linked it here. While the neutral evaluation conference may appear to have few long lasting implications on the case, the results of the conference […]

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Where do the Hackworth Law’s Tampa Attorneys Cover?

Our Tampa Attorneys handle a variety of cases throughout the greater Tampa Bay Area and Central Florida.  We are always looking for exciting, challenging cases to offer our assistance.  The Tampa attorneys of Hackworth Law cover the following areas: Tampa, Sarasota, Brandon, Bradenton, St. Petersburg, Gulfport, Pinellas Park, Largo, Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Tampa, Lutz, Westchase, […]

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Contact the Tampa Attorneys of Hackworth Law

Unlike other Tampa law firms or Tampa attorneys, our goal is to be accessible to our clients at all times. Again, when you call the Tampa attorneys of Hackworth Law, you will not speak with a secretary, law clerk or paralegal. You will speak with an attorney. We do not handle hundreds of cases like […]

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