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South Carolina’s New Tort Reform and Liquor Liability Law

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On May 28, 2025, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster officially signed H.3430, also known as Act 42, which amends part of South Carolina’s Contribution Among Tortfeasors Act, S.C. Code Ann. §15-38-15, as well as laws...more

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Not Just a Joyride: How Florida Law Treats Golf Carts Like Motor Vehicles

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Golf carts in Florida serve multiple purposes beyond the traditional golf course as they navigate between gated communities and sunny landscapes. These vehicles serve as the primary transportation option throughout numerous...more

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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

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Is It Possible to File a Claim Without a Police Report in California?

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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

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New Jersey Supreme Court Doesn’t Show a Whole Lot-ta Love for Commercial Property Owners

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Insurers of commercial property owners take note: in a 4-3 decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court significantly expanded sidewalk liability law. Owners of vacant commercial lots in the Garden State now have a duty to maintain...more

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Navigating Florida’s Slip and Fall Cases

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“Slip and fall” is a term that personal injury lawyers, insurance companies, and insurance claim adjusters use to describe accidents that occur when people fall, slip or trip and hurt themselves at a commercial location,...more

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Is Premises Liability the Same as Negligence?

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In today's world, we travel all the time. We shop at grocery stores and department stores, we take walks on the sidewalks in our neighborhoods, and we go to large events, such as concerts or weddings, at various venues. But...more

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Phenomenon or Pandemic: Pondering the Potential Legal Implications of the E-Scooter Craze

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On July 12, 2019, YouTube celebrity Emily Hartridge died from injuries she sustained in a collision between an electric scooter (“e-scooter”) she was riding and a truck in London, England. This high profile incident helps...more

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