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Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

What to Do When Your Car Is Totaled in an Accident That Wasn’t Your Fault

Car accidents can be a very stressful experience, and there is nothing more frustrating than the aftermath of having your car totaled, and you’re not at fault. The process can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with...more

Houston Harbaugh, P.C.

Pennsylvania Superior Court Finds Exclusion Of Stacking Void, Allowing The Insured To Stack UIM Benefits From The Policy From...

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In Erie Insurance Exchange v. Hannah Baluch, ___ A.3d ___, 2025 WL 22562 (Pa. Super. Ct., Jan. 3, 2025), the Pennsylvania Superior Court addressed whether an insured with her own automobile insurance policy is entitled to...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

Common Causes of Car Accidents in Colorado

Driving in Colorado can be tricky due to the state's unique geography, weather, and growing traffic. Understanding the common causes of car accidents can help you stay safe on the road and know when to reach out for legal...more

Marshall Dennehey

Superior Court of Connecticut Granted Summary Judgment in Negligent Entrustment Action Where Plaintiff Sought to Sustain Their...

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D’Elia v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company et al., 2024 WL 2931140 (Sup. Ct. Waterbury, June 3, 2024) - In this matter, a vehicle rented by defendant ELRAC, LLC to Mr. Edreice Harrell, but operated by an unknown driver, was...more

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The Impact of Pre-Existing Injuries on Auto Accident Claims in Florida

If you were injured in an auto accident in Florida, you are entitled to just compensation for your injuries. But, what if you also have pre-existing injuries from before the crash? While this can complicate the process of...more

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Is the Operator of a Low-Speed Electric Scooter a “Pedestrian” Under N.J.S.A. 39:6a-2(H) and Entitled to PIP Benefits?

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By way of background, on November 22, 2021, David Goyco was operating a Segway low-speed electric scooter (LSES), which has a maximum speed of 15.5 miles per hour, when he was struck by an automobile. As a result of the...more

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Personal Injury Claims Involving Uninsured Drivers in California

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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

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Significant Legislative Changes for North Carolinians Injured in Car Accidents

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Each state has its own specific set of car insurance laws laying out certain requirements for its residents. In 2023, North Carolina passed notable legislative changes to the State’s car insurance laws, increasing the minimum...more

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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

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

One Or More Accidents Or Occurrences – That Is The Question – REDUX

Several years ago, I published a blog regarding the number of occurrences triggered under a liability policy for a motor vehicle accident in Florida. Other states also addressed this issue. Recently, the Federal District...more

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Pennsylvania Superior Court: UM/UIM stacking waivers only need to be executed by the first named insured

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On August 7, 2023, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania held that the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law (“MVFRL”) only requires uninsured or underinsured motorist stacking waivers on an auto policy to be...more

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Managing the Impact of Rising Auto Liability Claims Volatility

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Few aspects of casualty insurance pose greater challenges to corporate risk managers and liability insurance underwriters than catastrophic auto accidents. Increasing medical costs and vehicle repair costs, combined with...more

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Auto Thefts and Break-Ins Are on the Rise: What Can You Do?

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Someone steals a vehicle every 36 seconds in the US, according to a report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). Nationwide theft data shows a marked increase in auto crime since 2019, with the pandemic, supply chain...more

Robinson+Cole Class Actions Insider

Auto Insurance Total Loss Class Action: Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of Class Certification

Numerous class action suits have been filed against auto insurers regarding the valuation of vehicles that are total losses. These cases typically allege that insurers are undervaluing vehicles in some common way or in...more

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

More Than One Collision, But How Many Accidents?

Automobile insurance policies specify a maximum amount the insurer will pay for a single accident. This coverage limit applies both to liability and uninsured/underinsured motorist (“UM”) coverages. ...more

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Nuts and Bolts of Florida’s Seatbelt Defense

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Florida is a popular destination for vacations and second homes.  When a Canadian is involved in a car accident in Florida, blame can be placed on the other driver for failing to wear a seatbelt.  To prevail on the seatbelt...more

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Identifying All Sources of Underinsured Motorist Coverage for Injured Parties in NC Car Accident Cases

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Underinsured Motorist ("UIM") coverage is an incredibly important source of insurance in car accident cases involving personal injuries. Liability insurance pays claims for someone when they are at-fault for an accident;...more

Michigan Auto Law

Is There a Way to Prove Marijuana-Impaired Driving in Michigan?

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There is no legal THC limit in Michigan to prove a person is guilty of marijuana-impaired driving. There is also not likely to be any limit to prove marijuana-impaired driving anytime soon. That’s because a legislatively...more

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