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Collisions involving commercial trucks are among the most devastating vehicle crashes on New Jersey roads. When a tractor-trailer collides with a much smaller passenger vehicle, the results are often catastrophic. You may...more
A wide variety of car crashes and other traffic accidents occur on California's roads each year. Common causes of accidents include actions by distracted, impaired and inexperienced drivers and vulnerable road users; adverse...more
In the early hours of Wednesday, April 30, 2025, a devastating house fire in Trenton, New Jersey, left five people injured and caused nearby evacuations after loud explosions were heard from the scene. The fire and subsequent...more
Regardless of the specific cause of property damage—whether it be vehicle impact, structural collapse, construction defects, equipment failures, fire or explosion, hail, lightning, storms, animal activity, or water...more
Holding Insurance Companies Accountable, LLC v. Leonard Caruso v. American Integrity Insurance Company of Florida, Fla. 5th DCA, No. 5D2023-2810, January 3, 2025 - The homeowner reported roof damage to his homeowners...more
On March 3, the Ohio Court of Appeals for Stark County held that actual knowledge of intoxication is a necessary component in maintaining a claim for relief under Ohio’s Dram Shop Act....more
If you’ve been involved in a car accident in California, you may be wondering whether a police report is necessary to file an insurance claim. California law does not require a police report to file a claim. However, having a...more
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
Florida’s rich and diverse ecosystems are home to a wide range of wildlife, from deer and raccoons to alligators and bears. While this diversity is one of the state’s most cherished assets, it also poses a unique challenge...more
Getting a personal injury settlement can feel like a huge relief after an accident. But many people wonder, “How much of this settlement will I actually get?” Understanding how settlements are broken down can help you know...more
First Circuit Court of Appeals Rules That Standard Commercial General Liability Policy Excludes Coverage for Downstream Property Damage When General Contractor’s Scope of Work Covers Entire Building - It is well-accepted...more
In December 2024, the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals rendered a significant opinion in Troung v. Sanders, et al., addressing the contentious issue of “betterment deductions” in third- party property damage claims....more
In Ohio Sec. Ins. Co v. Brakefire, Inc., CA. No. 5:24-cv-267, 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 97606 (Brakefire), the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio considered whether a subrogating plaintiff’s negligence...more
As a contractor, you are familiar with working together with subcontractors — delegating project scope as part of the overall job. However, when a subcontractor’s work is defective, who is liable for the damage?...more
A homeowner or property owner (your client or customer) files a claim with their homeowners or property insurance for damage. The insurance company then comes after you, alleging it was a construction or design defect that...more