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Your Guide to New Jersey PIP Laws, Liability Claims, and Car Accident Compensation

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Navigating medical expenses after a car accident can be overwhelming, but understanding your options makes all the difference. In New Jersey, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) covers medical bills, and if you have additional...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

What to Do When Your Car Is Totaled in an Accident That Wasn’t Your Fault

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

Houston Harbaugh, P.C.

Pennsylvania Superior Court Finds Exclusion Of Stacking Void, Allowing The Insured To Stack UIM Benefits From The Policy From...

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In Erie Insurance Exchange v. Hannah Baluch, ___ A.3d ___, 2025 WL 22562 (Pa. Super. Ct., Jan. 3, 2025), the Pennsylvania Superior Court addressed whether an insured with her own automobile insurance policy is entitled to...more

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Average Car Accident Settlement in California

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Car accidents are a common occurrence in California. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, you may be wondering how much you can expect to receive in a potential car accident settlement. The average car...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

Common Causes of Car Accidents in Colorado

Driving in Colorado can be tricky due to the state's unique geography, weather, and growing traffic. Understanding the common causes of car accidents can help you stay safe on the road and know when to reach out for legal...more

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Ontario Announces Consultation on Selling Automobile Insurance Products at Dealerships

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On November 22, 2024, the Ontario Ministry of Finance announced that it is proceeding with a plan announced in Ontario’s 2024 Budget that will give the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) the power to initiate a...more

Marshall Dennehey

Superior Court of Connecticut Granted Summary Judgment in Negligent Entrustment Action Where Plaintiff Sought to Sustain Their...

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D’Elia v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company et al., 2024 WL 2931140 (Sup. Ct. Waterbury, June 3, 2024) - In this matter, a vehicle rented by defendant ELRAC, LLC to Mr. Edreice Harrell, but operated by an unknown driver, was...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

The Impact of Pre-Existing Injuries on Auto Accident Claims in Florida

If you were injured in an auto accident in Florida, you are entitled to just compensation for your injuries. But, what if you also have pre-existing injuries from before the crash? While this can complicate the process of...more

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Alberta Insurance Regulator Considers When Automobile Extended Warranty, Dealer Loyalty and Similar Products are Insurance in...

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On October 10, 2024, the Alberta Superintendent of Insurance issued Interpretation Bulletin 05-2024 (“Bulletin”) on the insurance regulatory treatment of motor vehicle warranty contracts, dealership loyalty programs and...more

Marshall Dennehey

Three Recent Third Circuit Decisions Underline Validity of Regular Use Exclusion and Household Vehicle Exclusion—under the...

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Eberly v. LM Gen. Ins. Co., No. 21-2995 (3d Cir. Aug. 1, 2024); Burton v. Progressive Adv. Ins. Co., No. 23-1574 (3d Cir. Aug. 6, 2024); and Mid-Century Ins. Co. v. Werley, No. 23-1822 (3d Cir. Sept. 5, 2024) - In Eberly v....more

Marshall Dennehey

Is the Operator of a Low-Speed Electric Scooter a “Pedestrian” Under N.J.S.A. 39:6a-2(H) and Entitled to PIP Benefits?

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By way of background, on November 22, 2021, David Goyco was operating a Segway low-speed electric scooter (LSES), which has a maximum speed of 15.5 miles per hour, when he was struck by an automobile. As a result of the...more

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Your Legal Obligations Following a California Car Accident

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California automobile accidents can have serious physical, financial, and legal repercussions. If you get involved in a car accident while you’re driving, you need to be aware of your legal obligations so you can protect your...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

Work-Related Car Accidents: Who Is Responsible?

When it comes to workplace-related incidents, the question of liability can often be complex and nuanced. One common scenario involves damage to an employee's car while parked in the employer's parking lot. This article...more

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CHP Reports: What You Need To Know

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If you’ve been injured in a car accident you didn’t cause, you’re probably eager to file an insurance claim against the other driver. But as you likely know, an insurance company isn’t just going to take your word for it —...more

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Personal Injury Claims Involving Uninsured Drivers in California

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In most states, drivers must have automobile liability coverage to pay damages caused by a driver's negligence. Failure to do so can result in fines and denial of registration. According to the Insurance Information Institute...more

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Liability Insurance Limits Double for CMVs on July 1st under New Jersey Law

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Beginning on July 1, 2024, all owners and registered owners of certain motor vehicles with nexus to New Jersey will be legally required to hold at least $1,500,000 in automobile liability insurance. This new law doubles the...more

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Steps to Take if You're Involved in a Car Accident While Traveling

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Car accidents are stressful, but being involved in one while you are out of town adds an extra layer of complexity and anxiety. On top of that, more accidents typically happen on Delaware roads during the Memorial Day and...more

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Significant Legislative Changes for North Carolinians Injured in Car Accidents

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Each state has its own specific set of car insurance laws laying out certain requirements for its residents. In 2023, North Carolina passed notable legislative changes to the State’s car insurance laws, increasing the minimum...more

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How to Prove Liability in a California Car Accident Case

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Automobile negligence carries significant consequences for many of its victims and their families. The California Office of Traffic Safety reported nearly 4,300 people died in 2021 in auto accidents. According to the U.S....more

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

One Or More Accidents Or Occurrences – That Is The Question – REDUX

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

Marshall Dennehey

Insurance Company Not Required to Defend and Indemnify School Bus Transportation Company or School District in Case of...

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National Liability & Fire Insurance Co. v. Brimar Transit, Inc., 2023 WL 6172886 (3d Cir., Sep. 22, 2023) - In a case that could have a significant impact on school transportation companies and school districts that provide...more

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Auto Insurance Fraud Investigation: Perspectives from Experts in Accident Reconstruction

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As interest rates and financial pressures on families continue to mount, more and more drivers may be unable to pay their repair bill for damage they caused or for mechanical issues on their vehicles. A common response is...more

Houston Harbaugh, P.C.

Pennsylvania Superior Court: UM/UIM stacking waivers only need to be executed by the first named insured

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On August 7, 2023, the Superior Court of Pennsylvania held that the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law (“MVFRL”) only requires uninsured or underinsured motorist stacking waivers on an auto policy to be...more

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Can Cameras in Fleet Vehicles Lower Your Insurance Premiums?

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Employers with fleets of all types continue to face two challenges: Underwriting rigor in the commercial auto liability insurance marketplace and finding enough good drivers to keep their vehicles on the road....more

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Colorado restricts vehicle value protection agreements

On March 23, the Colorado governor signed SB 23-015, which prohibits placing conditions on the terms of a vehicle sale, lease, or the extension or terms of credit, upon the purchase of a vehicle value protection agreement. In...more

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