Dolman Law Group Podcast

In this week’s episode, hosts Matt Dolman and Stan Gipe share valuable insights into navigating the complexities of tort law and insurance coverage. We discuss the distinctions between intentional torts and negligence, focusing on the insurance coverage implications for each. Intentional torts occur when someone purposely causes harm. Negligence arises from unintentional harm due to careless actions.Florida law doesn’t provide insurance coverage for intentional acts, making it vital for attorneys to identify and correctly present cases involving underlying negligence. We delve into specific case types, such as negligent transmission of sexual disease and security cases.Matt and Stan share examples of how framing cases strategically can result in insurance coverage even when harm may initially seem intentional. It’s essential to have a skilled attorney who can present a case in a way that triggers insurance coverage. Most people don’t have sufficient liquid assets to cover large claims. It’s also ess