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How to Prove Liability in a California Car Accident Case

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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

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Colorado Supreme Court Rules Insurance Adjuster is not Personally Liable for Claim Denial

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In a highly anticipated decision delivered on March 14, 2022, the Colorado Supreme Court rejected a policyholder's attempt to hold an insurance director personally liable under sections 10-3-1115 to -1116, C.R.S. (2021) for...more

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WV Supreme Court of Appeals Holds Personal Liability for An Excess Judgment Is an Essential Element in a Shamblin Claim

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The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia in West Virginia Mutual Insurance v. Covelli recently held that (1) insurers in West Virginia will not be liable for an insured’s damages in a Shamblin action where the insured...more

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Sloppy Claims Handling Exposes Insurer to Bad Faith Claims

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A Geico insured, with a $10,000/$20,000 liability policy, was involved in a three-car collision resulting in the death and serious injury of two occupants in one of the vehicles. The insured reported the accident to Geico the...more

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