"Alternative Dispute Resolution"
In a recent motion to intervene in a petition filed with the Florida Department of Financial Services, Citizens Property Insurance Corp. supports a state regulation requiring appraisers to be licensed adjusters. If enacted, this would have detrimental consequences for a process intended to resolve quantum disputes in first party property and auto physical damage claims.
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Expert witness testimony is often critical in cases that involve complex scientific, property damage, medical, or legal issues. Expert witnesses can provide property owners, attorneys and the court with valuable insights and expertise to explain difficult concepts.
They can also provide an unbiased opinion on a particular subject matter that could be beneficial to the case. An expert witness may be called upon to testify about anything from medical diagnoses, accounting details, engineering design, or industry standards to complex legal matters. In some cases, an expert witness is the only person who can provide the court with valuable information on a particular topic.
The testimony of an expert witness can help the court decide whether the facts presented in a case are accurate and reliable. Depending on the nature of the case, an expert witness may be cross examined and questioned about their testimony to ensure accuracy. Expert witnesses play an important role in the judicial system and must remain unbiased throughout the proceedings. By focusing on providing accurate, reliable information, expert witnesses help inform court decisions and support justice. In addition to providing factual evidence, expert witnesses can often provide insight into a case’s broader implications. An expert witness should remain Unbiased, Impartial and Fair.
Author Brad Hays
The APN is a Network of Certified Insurance Appraisers, Certified Insurance Umpires and Industry Professionals that Support the Policyholders, Carriers and the Appraisal Panel.
The Appraisers are from both sides of the policy. The Umpires are Neutral to either side. The Industry Professionals support the Appraisal Panel through Trainings, Expert Reporting and Technical Bulletins.
The APN Members “Network” together to Raise the Bar of Ethics, Knowledge and Professionalism in the Industry, through White Papers, Podcasts, Education, Legislative Updates, and Networking, The APN Members check their egos at the door. All of us are striving for the same end. “Open-Mindedness, Impartiality, Fairness and Getting it Right”!
The Appraisers and Umpires can turn to and rely on the APN Industry Professional Members, for accurate and unbiased information. With this information the Appraisal Panel can confidently arrive at impartial, competent and accurate awards. The Industry Professionals never influence or try to sway the Appraisal Panel. They only provide factual information so the Panel can make an informed decision.
The APN Industry Professional Members are Attorneys, Adjusters both Indepedent and Public Adjusters, Contractors, Industry Associations, Insurance Agents, Insurance Companies, Public Officials, Building Material Manufacturers and more. These Professionals are dedicated to improving the Insurance Claims Industry and delivering exceptional work product and services.
The APN has a Special Membership for the Policyholder. When they join APN for free, they will be able to learn ways to prepare for catastrophic events, how to mitigate additional damages after the event and how to rebuild their properties and lives.
“Without the Policyholder, this Industry doesn’t exist.”
