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How Long Is an Insurance Check Good For?

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If you’ve received a settlement check from an insurance company after a car accident, property damage claim, or injury settlement, you might be wondering: how long is an insurance check good for? While holding onto it for a...more

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Comparing Turo’s Protection Plans With Your Personal Auto Insurance

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Peer-to-peer car-sharing platforms like Turo have transformed California’s driving scene. Many California residents are choosing to rent out their personal vehicles or book rides through the Turo app. While Turo offers...more

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3 Key Issues for Florida Car Accident Victims: “No Fault” Insurance, Bad-Faith Insurance Practices and Partial Fault

When you get injured in a car accident, your legal rights are determined by Florida law. Due to some unique aspects of Florida law, understanding your legal rights is often easier said than done. With that said, understanding...more

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Pennsylvania Limited Tort vs. Full Tort: Understanding Your Plaintiff’s Auto Insurance Coverage

Do you know what kind of car insurance you or your plaintiff carries? Is it full tort or limited tort? Pennsylvania law permits a choice between two coverage options when selecting car insurance–limited tort and full tort....more

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A Claim for Bad Faith Must Be Plausible, Not Just Possible

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Hampton v. Progressive Insurance Company, Slip Copy, 2024 WL 2301366 - Robert Hampton purchased up to $15,000 in underinsured motorist coverage from Progressive for losses incurred in 2023. Steven Vicioso caused his car to...more

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Superior Court of Pennsylvania Affirmed the Trial Court’s Denial for Post-Trial Relief Against the Plaintiff

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Vaughan v. Williams, Slip Copy, 2024 WL 1231352 - The plaintiff filed suit against the defendant, alleging negligence in a motor vehicle accident where the defendant’s vehicle struck the plaintiff’s after the defendant...more

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Understanding Florida’s Third-Party Liability Laws in Auto Accidents

In most cases, seeking just compensation for an auto accident in Florida involves filing an auto insurance claim. Typically, you will be dealing with either the other driver’s insurance company or your own, and the amount you...more

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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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How Long Does It Take to Settle an Auto Accident Claim in Florida?

If you have an auto accident claim in Florida, how long will it take to receive the financial compensation you deserve? Not only will settling your claim for just compensation ensure that you have the financial resources you...more

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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing an Auto Accident Claim in Florida

If you have a claim after an auto accident in Florida, it is up to you to make sure you receive the financial compensation you deserve. You need to take action promptly, but you also need to be very careful to avoid mistakes...more

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The Wild West on the East Coast: How the Fix Known as “No-Fault” Turned New York Into the O.K. Corral

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Howdy! Did y’all come to hear about the virtues and triumphs of New York State No-Fault? Well sit on down and warm yourself by the fire, while I tell you the story of how a new little law gave way to greed, corruption and the...more

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Your Legal Obligations Following a California Car Accident

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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

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Factors That Influence the Value of Your Auto Accident Claim in Florida

When you get injured in an auto accident in Florida, recovering the costs of your injuries is essential for protecting your health and your finances. You need to make sure you get the treatment you need, and you also need to...more

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Navigating the Legal Process After a Car Accident in Florida: Your Rights and Options

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

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Social Media as Evidence in a Car Accident Claim

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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

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Delaware Supreme Court Denies Transportation Company’s Insurer’s Appeal of Order When Its Insured Defaulted

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Prime Insurance Company v. Cordova, 2024 WL 513706, No. 22, 2024 (Del. Feb. 9, 2024) - This action involved a motor vehicle collision where the named defendants defaulted, and an order was entered against them for failure to...more

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California Uber Accidents and Personal Injury Claims

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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

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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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Michigan Supreme Court Cracks Down on Fraud in Claims filed with the MAIPF: Honesty Matters Throughout the Process

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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

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Liability Insurance Limits Double for CMVs on July 1st under New Jersey Law

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Beginning on July 1, 2024, all owners and registered owners of certain motor vehicles with nexus to New Jersey will be legally required to hold at least $1,500,000 in automobile liability insurance. This new law doubles the...more

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Supreme Court of New Jersey affirms: Accidents involving low speed scooters are ineligible for Personal Injury Protection Benefits...

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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

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Third DCA Holds that Insurer and Insured Can Agree to Alternative Means of Policy Cancellation

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On April 10, 2024, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal held that an insurer and its insured can mutually agree on an alternative method of canceling an insurance policy, notwithstanding policy language providing...more

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Household Vehicle Exclusion Once Again Enforced—Under the Appropriate Facts

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The household vehicle exclusion has once again been proven to be viable and enforceable—under the right circumstances. Major was using her mother’s vehicle when she was struck by another vehicle operated by Cruz. Major...more

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Georgia Legislature Overhauls Holt Demand Statute in Effort to Curb Failure to Settle Litigation

On April 22, 2024, Governor Kemp signed into law Senate Bill 83, overhauling Georgia’s statute governing pre-suit time-limited demands (TLD) in auto wreck cases, O.C.G.A. § 9-11-67.1. The amendment aims to reduce or eliminate...more

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North Carolina Supreme Court Rules Stacking of UIM Coverage Is Not Permitted When Determining Whether a Vehicle is Underinsured

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In N.C. Farm Bureau Mut. Ins. Co. v. Herbert, the North Carolina Supreme Court held that UIM policies cannot be stacked when determining whether a tortfeasor’s vehicle is underinsured. The decision upends almost 30 years of...more

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