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When you own or operate a business, you will have various insurance policies in place to protect the business in the event a natural disaster or unforeseen event occurs. Business interruption insurance coverage, typically an add-on to an overriding business insurance policy, can provide valuable assistance for lost income if a business has to shut down. At Bentley & More LLP, we know that insurance policy working and terms can be confusing... Read More

Restaurants depend on people coming into their establishment. Unfortunately, there are times when major disasters or business shutdowns occur and negatively affect a restaurant. At Bentley & More LLP, our California business interruption insurance attorneys want to discuss how this type of insurance is used to help restaurants. This includes what it can cover as well as what type of event could trigger business interruption coverage. COVID... Read More

Hotels depend on occupants. However, when a natural disaster or other major event occurs that stops the flow of people coming to a hotel, occupancy rates can decrease. This can include an event that directly impacts a hotel or one that stems the flow of people coming to the hotel. Hotels in most of the United States have seen a complete shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When events like this happen, business interruption insurance may be ... Read More

If you are a contractor, then your business depends on getting hired by individuals and other businesses to remain profitable. However, when a major disaster or shutdown forces widespread closures, it can affect contractors as well. At Bentley & More LLP, our California business interruption insurance attorneys want to discuss how this insurance works and whether or not it can help contractors. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep a... Read More

Sexual abuse of children in the United States has arguably reached epidemic proportions. More and more, stories are flooding the news waves regarding individuals and institutions sexually abusing children or covering up the abuse. This includes major organizations such as the Catholic Church, the Boy Scouts of America, USA Gymnastics, schools, and more. Statistics show that approximately 10% of children will be sexually abused before they r... Read More

GEICO is perhaps one of the most well-known insurance agencies in the country, particularly when it comes to auto insurance. One of the first things that comes to mind when you hear about GEICO is the GEICO gecko commercials. The gecko seems friendly enough, but is GEICO going to be your friend in the aftermath of a crash? If you or a loved one have been in a car accident and now have to make an auto accident claim with GEICO, the process c... Read More

When you make the difficult decision to put a loved one in a nursing home, you should never have to worry about whether or not they will be mistreated or abused by nursing home employees. However, statistics show that nearly one out of every 10 people over the age of 65 will suffer from elder abuse each year. Unfortunately, this data does not likely give us the full picture because authorities also say that most cases of elder abuse go unrepor... Read More