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When you suffer serious injuries in an auto accident, proving what happened (and who was at fault) is essential for recovering the financial compensation you deserve. While Florida personal injury lawyers can use various...more
Collisions involving cars, trucks, and other vehicles cause extremely serious injuries on an almost constant basis in the Tallahassee area. What is scary to realize is that very often, those suffering from severe or even...more
California automobile accidents can have serious physical, financial, and legal repercussions. If you get involved in a car accident while you’re driving, you need to be aware of your legal obligations so you can protect your...more
Being in a car accident can be a traumatic experience, particularly if there are serious personal injuries and/or significant damage to your car. Understanding the legal process in Florida is imperative to knowing your rights...more
Over the years, social media has developed and contributed a significant role in both the settlement and trial of personal injury cases. Social Media Posts Can be of Pivotal Importance - Courts across the country have toiled...more
In Georgia’s recent Legislative Session, Senate Bill 83 started off addressing the eligibility for restraining orders related to stalking, but there must have been some magic pixie dust floating around the House Committee...more
Riding a motorcycle is a thrilling experience, but it comes with inherent risks. In Florida, like in any other state, motorcycle accidents can happen at any given time and in any given place. That said, knowing what to do in...more
In states that haven’t passed safe harbor legislation, multiple claimants and insufficient limit claims pose certain challenges to insurers in the claims handling stage. Numerous claimants competing for severely limited...more
Uber is a California-born taxi service that relies upon apps on tablets, smartphones, and computers. Requests for service come with a few finger taps rather than hailing for cabs or competing with other taxi riders for...more
In most states, drivers must have automobile liability coverage to pay damages caused by a driver's negligence. Failure to do so can result in fines and denial of registration. According to the Insurance Information Institute...more
Car insurance plays a crucial role in protecting drivers and their finances after an accident. It provides financial support for medical bills, lost wages, and car repairs. However, a recent Michigan Supreme Court decision in...more
On May 14, 2024, the Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed last summer’s Appellate Division decision that a plaintiff injured while operating a low-speed electronic scooter did not qualify for Personal Injury Protection...more
Let’s say you’ve just suffered a personal injury in Florida. This can range from an automobile accident to a dog bite or from breaking a leg on an uneven staircase to a “slip and fall” in a big box store. All of these...more
The vast majority of extra-contractual/bad faith cases involve a carrier’s failure to secure a release of an insured by accepting a reasonable settlement opportunity within the policy limits. The absence of a reasonable...more
Automobile negligence carries significant consequences for many of its victims and their families. The California Office of Traffic Safety reported nearly 4,300 people died in 2021 in auto accidents. According to the U.S....more
Last year, we documented the steady trend of increasing catastrophic auto liability claims since 2012 and explained some of the legal and social factors driving up the cost of these claims. In this article, we present updated...more
Our economy depends on commercial trucking. In 2021, there were 13.86 million trucks registered, and they traveled a total of 327.48 billion miles in that year alone. In 2022, large trucks transported 72.6% of the total...more
Supplemental Payments provisions are present in almost every liability policy. These provisions generally detail the insurer’s responsibility for interest and costs awarded in suits that it has undertaken to defend....more
North Carolina car accident rates are above average compared to the previous five years, with more than 273,000 accidents occurring in 2022. These accidents resulted in 110,544 injuries; many of which were passenger injuries....more
Under the Michigan No-Fault Act certain situations will disqualify a person from receiving Personal Injury Protection/Personal Protection Insurance (“PIP”) benefits....more
Pozadas v. Capital Iron Assocs., LLC and Hartford Underwriters Ins. Co., No. A-0162-22 (Oct. 30, 2023) - The petitioner was the owner and employee of the respondent, a structural steel company. It was noted that about 60% of...more
Associates MD a/a/o Joel Gonzalez v. GEICO General Insurance Co., Broward County Case No: COINX-23-056777 - The plaintiff filed a complaint for declaratory relief and attorney fees pursuant to Fla. Stat. 627.428 against the...more
Car accidents, unfortunately, are a common occurrence, and navigating the aftermath can be confusing and stressful. A vital part of this process involves understanding how car insurance works after an accident....more
The United States District Court for the District of Connecticut, applying Connecticut law, has held that a bodily injury exclusion barred coverage for defense and indemnity of a real estate agency’s employee for a claim...more
You’ll find some notable decisions in our May Insurance Update. Appeals over pandemic-related business interruption losses have made their way up to state high courts. And so far, these courts have continued the trend...more