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Claims Notes: April 2025

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Comprehensive Tort Reform Bill Clears Georgia Legislature; Expected to be Made Law - The Georgia House of Representatives and Senate have passed a bipartisan, comprehensive tort reform bill. Governor Brian Kemp is expected...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

Dealing With Anxiety After a Car Accident

Car accidents are traumatic events that can leave a lasting impact on victims, not only physically but also emotionally. While the physical injuries can be quite obvious, the psychological effects, such as anxiety, are not...more

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Emotional Distress Damages Without Physical Injury Insufficient to Support Direct Claim Against Insurer Under California Statute

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The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, applying California law, has held that without physical injury, emotional distress damages alone are insufficient to establish standing for a direct...more

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A New Era for Extra-Contractual Damages in Oregon - What We Know and What We Are Learning Six Months Since Moody

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The start of 2024 marked the end of an insurance era in Oregon. On December 29, 2023—the last Friday before the new year—the Oregon Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated decision in Moody v. Oregon Community Credit Union,...more

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Can I Sue My Insurance Company for Emotional Distress After a Car Accident?

Yes, following a car accident, you have the right to sue for various losses, like medical expenses, missed work earnings, the pain you've endured, and emotional distress. Emotional distress falls under the category of...more

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