Najma Rashid - Articles

How to Read an Insurance Policy

Remember Hurricane Katrina? In addition to the physical devastation and loss of lives, it resulted in an insurance nightmare for many business owners and homeowners, because their insurance policies did not cover damages caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, etc. As a lawyer, I read a lot of insurance policies. Hurricane Katrina is an extreme example, but it illustrates a scenario I see all the time in my practice: many people do not realize until it is too late that their policies are inadequate. Read

By: Najma Rashid | 16/12/2007 | Ask an Expert

Receiving Disability Benefits? is your Job at Risk?

If you are disabled or ill and unable to work, can your employer terminate you after a certain period of time? Read

By: Najma Rashid | 16/12/2007 | Health & Safety

Travel Insurance Traps

At this time of year, many snowbirds are preparing to take flight down south to escape our cold and snowy winter. Or, if you are not lucky enough to be a snowbird, you may be planning your winter vacation. As you pack your warm-weather clothing, you should also turn your mind to taking measures to protect yourself in the event that you have an out-of-country medical emergency. Read

By: Najma Rashid | 16/12/2007 | Travel Tips