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This is FindLaw’s collection of Insurance articles, part of the Corporate Governance section of the Corporate Counsel Center. Click on the articles below to learn about defense perspectives in bad faith claims and steps to take if you are the victim of an auto accident. Every year thousands of automobile accidents cause severe personal injuries and/or property damage. By acting promptly and responsibly, you can protect yourself and your family against lost wages and overwhelming medical bills. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.

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Only Three Months Until the HIPAA Privacy Compliance Deadline

In 1996, Congress passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA"). HIPAA is a comprehensive health reform act whose purpose is to improve the availability of health insurance coverage. Among other things, HIPAA facilitates ...
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Pennslyvania Automobile Insurance: Is Your Family Protected?

automobile accidents may result in devastating and permanent personal injuries. However, an alarming number of Pennsylvania residents who are seriously injured may be unable to receive any compensation for their pain and suffering because they ...
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Issues Two Important Insurance Coverage Opinions

In a 3-2 decision, with two justices abstaining, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed and remanded the lower court's ruling that a pollution exclusion with an exception for the "sudden and accidental" discharge of pollutants bars coveragefor the ...
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Personal Injury Claims Q & A

If you have been injured in an auto accident caused by someone else's negligence, The following are answers to some of the questions people commonly have about - If you have any reason to believe that you may have suffered an injury, go to the ...
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Personal Injury: How Long Will a Lawsuit Take?

Everyone who has suffered a serious injury asks "how long will my case take?"In most cases, the answer is one year or less. In the hands of a certified specialist, recognized for special training and skill by The State Bar of California, it is ...
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Personal Injury: Questions and Answers

1. What is a good Personal Injury case? 2. Can I collect for a slip and fall? 3. What do I do if involved in an auto accident? 4. What liability limits should I carry? 5. Can I collect from an auto accident if the other driver does not have ...
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Personal Injury Update. Are You Underinsured?

Dave was crossing Fifth Avenue when a van knocked him to the ground, ran over his leg, causing multiple fractures to his ankle. Dave was out of work for over a year and had 4 separate operations to treat his injuries. The van only had $10,000 worth ...
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Perspectives

Since Sept. 11, 2001, American companies have been concerned about the possibility of renewed terrorist activity that could impair business operations, including large losses in business income. A terrorist strike may damage or destroy a ...
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Philadelphia Begins New Commerce Case Management System For Business Litigation

Beginning with cases filed on January 3, 2000 (i.e. the first business day of the New Year) business litigation suits in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas will be separately tracked in the Commerce Case Management Program. Certain types ...
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Potential Exclusions for Y2K Third Party Claims

Companies faced with Y2K claims by their customers will undoubtedly turn to their liability carrier for defense and indemnity. However, it is questionable whether all or any Y2K claims will be covered. In addition to the obvious arguments that the ...
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