by John J Rasmussen | Dec 14, 2020 | Insurance and Law Blog
You probably have had carriers ask your client in an auto case to submit to a recorded statement or an examination under oath. How you react should depend on the coverage issues at play. If you are seeking uninsured-underinsured motorist coverage from the requesting...
by John J Rasmussen | Jan 28, 2020 | Insurance and Law Blog
A new published case from the Fourth Circuit may make it harder to convince federal courts to keep and resolve insurance disputes. At the least, it sows confusion by conflicting with established case law. Specifically, the new case discusses Article III jurisdiction...
by John J Rasmussen | Jun 14, 2019 | Insurance and Law Blog
Auto insurers in Virginia have added a new play to their book of defenses against paying what they should on uninsured-underinsured motorist coverage. Be ready for it when they try it with your client. Carriers might raise this new defense when your client with a UM...
by John J Rasmussen | Jan 18, 2018 | Insurance and Law Blog
Most of my insurance litigation focuses on writing persuasive briefs and letters. Given that focus, I read nearly any credible book on writing, in particular but not exclusively legal writing. Here are some of the best: The Winning Brief, Bryan Garner; On Writing...
by John J Rasmussen | Jul 3, 2017 | Insurance and Law Blog
The Supreme Court of Virginia recently issued an opinion that addresses at least three core points: (1) when can a contract outside the policy itself affect which insurance applies if an accident happens? (2) how does an auto exclusion common to Commercial General...