by Caitlin Orrison | Dec 14, 2020 | Insurance and Law Blog
Like so many people this past spring, we had to rethink how we use our homes. For most of us they just simply weren’t set up for 24-hour occupancy by multiple people working from home. We also had to rethink how we work and who to include in our daily scheduling to...
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 Caitlin Orrison | Apr 7, 2020 | Insurance and Law Blog
Uncertainty abounds when it comes to the novel Coronavirus Covid-19, and the insurance industry is no exception. And while we find it personally humorous to see the number of people suddenly declaring themselves experts in an area with little to no case law directly...
by Caitlin Orrison | Jan 28, 2020 | Insurance and Law Blog
We recently ran into a funny little twist with a UM/ UIM claim. The carrier was trying to apply a $200 property damage deductible. But the UM driver was known and identified. And under Virginia law, carriers cannot apply a deductible when the identity of the other...
by Caitlin Orrison | Jan 28, 2020 | Insurance and Law Blog
Despite what we may think about ourselves, as a species humans aren’t very good at preparing for what we can’t imagine. And while that sounds like a Captain Obvious award winner, it is especially true when it comes to technology. With all the benefits they...
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...