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Understanding Florida’s Comparative Fault Law and How It Affects Personal Injury Claims

Many personal injury cases do not involve situations where one party is entirely at fault. Many cases, instead, involve situations where both sides may bear some responsibility. This is why, like in many other states, a...more

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Punitive Damages Now Allowed in Illinois Wrongful Death Cases

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Key Takeaways - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed into law HB 219 to allow punitive damages to be recoverable in wrongful death and survival actions. Punitive damages are now recoverable in wrongful death claims on...more

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Florida Tort Reform and Negligent Security Liability: New Requirements for Multifamily Property Owners

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Aimed at combatting lawsuit abuse, Florida’s recently passed tort reform bill (HB 837/SB 236) makes dramatic changes to the state’s justice system, including negligent security cases against owners and operators of...more

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On the Rise: Bicycle-Related Deaths and Injuries

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In 2020, preventable fatalities from bicycle accidents increased by 16%, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). The NSC also noted that over the last decade, there was a total increase of 44% in preventable...more

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Illinois Civil Procedure Amendment Imposes 6% Prejudgment Interest in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Actions

On May 28, 2021, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed an amendment to the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, 735 ILCS 5/2-1303, that applies a 6% prejudgment interest rate on all damages awarded in personal injury and...more

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Pre-Judgment Interest Law Takes Effect July 1, 2021

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Just ahead of the long Memorial Day weekend, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed into law a bill that allows a plaintiff to recover 6% per annum prejudgment interest in any personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit pending or...more

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A New Kind of Covid Immunity: Here’s What You Need To Know About Arizona’s New Law Protecting Businesses From Covid Lawsuits

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Over the past year, the big story has been the search for vaccines to protect people from Covid-19. You can’t vaccinate a business, but Arizona businesses are now protected from liability related to Covid-19. ...more

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UPDATE: Prejudgment Interest Could Impact Personal Injury And Wrongful Death Actions In Illinois

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On January 13, 2021, the Illinois Legislature passed House Bill 3360, which tentatively added prejudgment interest on all personal injury and wrongful death claims. Since then, the bill has been awaiting the signature or veto...more

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Illinois Legislature Passes Bill to Impose Prejudgment Interest on Personal Injury Claims

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The Illinois Legislature passed House Bill 3360 on Jan. 13, 2021, to amend the state's judgment interest statute and add prejudgment interest on all personal injury and wrongful death claims decided in favor of the plaintiff....more

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Iowa Legislature Addresses "Phantom Damages" in New Bill

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Governor Reynolds signed a bill this week altering and clarifying the amount of damages a claimant may recover for medical expenses in a personal injury lawsuit. This new law remedies confusion that had arisen over time...more

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Auto Insurance Recommendations For New Michigan No-Fault Law

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People often ask me “how much car insurance do I need?” Never has this question been more important than now. Michigan drivers now face the biggest changes in auto No-Fault insurance since the No-Fault Act was enacted in...more

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Motorcyclist Insurance in Michigan Under New No-Fault Law

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There are big changes coming to what is required for motorcycle insurance in Michigan under the new No-Fault law. These changes take place July 1, 2020, and involve the following four important areas...more

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Are You Covered for California’s New Iot Laws?

In November, Tyler wrote about insurance issues raised by both the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act, which goes into effect on January 1, 2020. California’s...more

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Increased Transparency For Litigation Funding Companies May Impact the Collateral Source Rule

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“Litigation investment” companies have been in the news frequently in the past year, and state legislatures and courts are taking note and taking action. ...more

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Making The Divorce Process Easier For Victims Of Spousal Abuse

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Pennsylvania allows parties to a divorce action to seek both no-fault and fault divorces. While fault remains available, the overwhelming majority of divorces are granted under no-fault grounds. The statutory framework for...more

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Tennessee Insurance Legal News: Volume 3, Number 3

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Declaratory Judgment Action Interpreting the "Land Motorized Vehicle" Exclusion - In Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. v. Simmons, No. E2013-01419-COA-R30-CV (Tenn. Ct. App. July 15, 2014), the Tennessee Court of...more

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