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Category: Accident Cases in Court

Accident Cases in Court, Insurance Disclaimers, Motor Vehicle Accidents

Insurance Disclaimers

I was involved in an accident in which my car was damaged but no-one was hurt. I received a letter from the other driver’s insurance carrier saying that the insurance carrier was disclaiming. There was a bunch of legal jargon I didn’t understand in the letter. How will I fix my car? It is probably … Continue reading Insurance Disclaimers

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June 21, 2023April 1, 2026
Accident Cases in Court, Claims Against Municipality, Motor Vehicle Accidents

A Tale of Crossing Guards

The Court found that the crossing guard created a special duty of the police to insure the child would get home safely.  But the Court repeated the rule that there is no general duty to insure citizens are never the victims of accidents or crimes.

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December 1, 2020September 15, 2026
Accident Cases in Court, Slip and fall accident, Timely Notice of Claim

Notice to Insurance Carrier

give your insurance carrier timely notice of any claims to avoid a disclaimer of your homeowner's policy

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November 17, 2020April 1, 2026
Accident Cases in Court, Emotional Distress, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

Rideshare from Hell

Victims of negligent infliction of emotional distress have a difficult time recovering for their damages

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March 11, 2020August 19, 2026negligent infliction of emotional distress, zone of danger
Accident Cases in Court, Construction Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Trip and Fall Accidents, Worker's Compensation

Liens on Accident Claims

If insurance paid my medical bills, does the insurance company have a lien on my personal injury settlement There is no short answer to this question. Injured people seek immediate medical treatment. There is no time to wait for a personal injury case settlement which could take years. Insurers pay medical providers for their services. … Continue reading Liens on Accident Claims

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September 30, 2019April 1, 2026

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