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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
On May 28, 2025, Governor Kotek signed SB 179 into law, to be effective January 1, 2026. SB 179 makes permanent the temporary changes made to the Oregon recreational immunity law by SB 1576 in 2024, set to sunset on January...more
If you drive a car in California, you almost certainly need insurance in some form or fashion. However, many people are confused by the terms “full coverage” and “liability-only” insurance. Learning about the difference can...more
Hit-and-run accidents are taken seriously in California. Leaving the scene of a crash without stopping can lead to criminal charges, even if the damage seems minor. If you’re involved in a hit-and-run in Sherman Oaks or...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
It is a horrible feeling to get into an accident and then realize that the other driver is either not insured or is not insured enough to provide you with the reimbursement that you deserve. That is where uninsured and...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
Car insurance is a legal requirement for all drivers in Colorado. This ensures financial protection for drivers in case of an accident. But what happens if you get into an accident and don't have car insurance? Can you get...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
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
On February 25, 2025, two separate rollover accidents occurred on Delaware's Route 1, resulting in one fatality and one individual sustaining serious injuries. These incidents not only highlight the inherent dangers present...more
No one wants to live in a neighborhood that feels dangerous, where the risks of property damage and personal injury are higher than average. While the area is known for beautiful beaches and celebrity sightings, some areas...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
Pennsylvania law allows verdict winners in cases involving property damage, bodily injury, or death to request delay damages from the liable defendants. Delay damages are awarded for the period starting one year after initial...more
There is a famous scene in The Pink Panther Strikes Again where inspector Clouseau asks a hotel clerk if his dog bites, to which the clerk responds “no.” When Clouseau goes to pet the dog, it viciously bites him on the hand....more
Hurricane Helene has carved a path of devastation through the American Southeast, exposing continued shortcomings in local, state, and federal infrastructure and causing harm to both persons and property....more
Merchants Preferred Insurance Company filed a declaratory judgment action in New York seeking a declaration that it had no duty to defend or to indemnify its insureds in an underlying Florida personal injury action arising...more
The Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (“ASTSWMO”) issued on August 24, Part One of a document titled: Rate Establishment Guide for State Financial Assurance Funds (“Guide”)....more
The Florida Supreme Court ruled that PIP (Personal Injury Protection) insurers may pay 80% of a charge submitted by a provider, even when that reimbursement amount is less than the amount that would be reimbursable under the...more
The insured, Match Group, LLC, brought a coverage action against its insurer, Beazley Underwriting Limited, and obtained a judgment against Beazley that Beazley appealed. In turn, the insured moved to recover the attorney’s...more
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
We continue to provide legal resources for our military veterans returning to the workplace in our monthly “Vets to Ventures” series. Previously, we have discussed how skills acquired in the military translate into becoming a...more
Our December Insurance Update features a few firsts from state high courts. For the first time: •The Supreme Court of Hawaii addresses reimbursement of defense costs. •The Supreme Court of Illinois addresses coverage for...more
Here’s what we discuss in our October Insurance Update. Illinois: Environmental Suits Alleging Non-Compliance with Laws and Regulations Did Not Assert an “Occurrence”- Massachusetts (federal): Insurer May Consider Sums...more