Attorney in Orlando, Florida
Experienced Counsel When You Have Disputes with Your Insurance Company
When you purchase insurance to cover potential losses, you expect that the language of your policy will be clear and that you will be fully and fairly compensated by your insurance carrier for covered losses. Unfortunately, however, insurance policies are frequently unclear and legitimate claims are often challenged by insurance companies and their adjustors. When your insurance claim is wrongfully denied, you want an experienced lawyer to protect your interests.
Attorney J. Michael Matthews offers clients over 34 years of experience in personal injury litigation. As a sole practitioner, he handles all matters related to your claim, from the initial filing through the gathering of evidence, from negotiated settlements through trial, if necessary. Contact attorney Matthews to arrange a free initial consultation.
Mr. Matthews has successfully protected the rights of individuals in a wide range of disputes with insurance companies, including disagreements over coverage under
- Uninsured and underinsured motorists provisions. Most claims here are related to an insurance company's unwillingness to pay Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits when the other party to the accident is uninsured or underinsured.
- Homeowners' insurance policies. Insurance companies frequently deny coverage for claims filed under homeowners policies, arguing that the damage was caused by circumstances outside the scope of coverage.
- Workers' compensation insurance policies. Under state law, your employer can either purchase a policy of insurance to cover workers' compensation costs or self-insure (which means that the company pays for its own claims). Often, however, an insurer will try to make an argument that an employee is not covered. Common arguments for the denial of coverage include
- The employee was an independent contractor, not an employee
- The injury was a pre-existing condition
- The injury occurred outside of the scope of work
Mr. Matthews also litigates declaratory relief actions, asking the court to interpret specific provisions of an insurance contract where the provisions are unclear.
In his three decades of practice, attorney Matthews has seen and heard most of the ways insurance companies seek to avoid responsibility. He has the knowledge and experience to effectively refute these arguments and protect your interests.
At the offices of J. Michael Matthews, all cases are taken on a contingent fee basis. You will only incur attorney fees if you recover compensation for your losses.
For a lawyer with over three decades of experience handling personal injury claims, contact the law offices of J. Michael Matthews. He is available from 8:30 am until 5 pm, Monday through Friday and evenings and weekends by appointment.
J. Michael Matthews, P.A.
100 East Faith Terrace
Maitland, FL 32751
Telephone: 407-682-4021
Fax: 407-682-4315
