Spontaneous combustion causes more than 14,000 fires a year, according to the National Fire Protection Association. That’s why everyone should know about the materials that can cause spontaneous combustion, said Daniel Hogan, an attorney with the law office of Robert …
Though third party litigation funding has just started to grab headlines in the U.S., the funding method has been used in Europe for some time. According to Jonathan Molot, chief investment officer and co-founder of Burford Capital, people in the …
Missouri lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a measure that would double the fees charged to businesses in order to replenish an insolvent fund for disabled workers who suffer serious job-related injuries or illnesses. If Gov. Jay Nixon signs the …
Most consumers who are shopping for a new car depend on good crash safety ratings as an indicator of how well the car will perform in a crash. But a new University at Buffalo study of crashes involving cars and …
Leases are an integral part of the investigation process when it comes to property claims, but the process can get bogged down if the leases are poorly worded. Trying to decipher ambiguous lease terms that have varying duties to maintain …
Spontaneous combustion causes more than 14,000 fires a year, according to the National Fire Protection Association. That’s why everyone should know about the materials that can cause spontaneous combustion, said Daniel Hogan, an attorney with the law office of Robert …
Despite the prevalence of apologies in our society –think Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, Mel Gibson and Bill Clinton – the idea of offering an apology as a result of a claim is rarely considered in the insurance industry, according to …
For much of Asia, the pace of life is tuned to rhythms of monsoons. The summer rainy season is especially important for securing the water and food supplies for more than a billion people. Its variations can mean the difference …
A thorough claims investigation includes a review of coverage, negligence and damages, according to Barbara J. Mandell, an experienced California insurance defense attorney and Ken Oswald, regional vice president of claims for Access General Insurance Company, Inc. “The Insuring agreement …
Shipowners and seafarers’ unions have joined forces to express concern at flag states’ failure to submit maritime casualty reports as required under international conventions. The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents 80 percent of the world merchant fleet, and …
