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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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Third-Party Bad Faith Actions Return To California

(9th Cir. June 30, 1999) Governor Gray Davis has signed into law the "Fair Insurance Responsibility Act of 2000," giving third-party plaintiffs the right to sue a tortfeasor's insurance company for bad faith in limited situations. Here are the ...
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To Preempt Or Not To Preempt? A New Approach To The Preemption Of Insurance Related Claims Under ERISA

In defending or prosecuting claims involving insurance policies, an issue that often arises is whether or not a cause of action founded upon a state law that is ostensibly related to the business of insurance is pre-empted by the Employee Retirement ...
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Too Little, Too Late

(MCW represents certain first-party insurers in this case) In an October 15, 1997 decision, the Superior Court of New Jersey granted summary judgment to certain first-party insurers in an environmental coverage action brought by PPG Industries, Inc ...
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Top Ten Things to Know if You’re Interested in a Reverse Mortgage

Reverse Mortgages are becoming popular in America. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created one of the first. HUD's Reverse Mortgage is a federally-insured private loan, and it's a safe plan that can give older Americans ...
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Tort Reform: Asbestos and Ohio’s Impact on the National Debate

When Ohio enacted landmark comprehensive asbestos reform legislation (H.B. 292 of the 125th Ohio General Assembly) in 2004, beating even the federal government to the punch, it did more than capture the honor of being the first state to take such an ...
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Tractor Trailer and Commercial Vehicle Liability Cases

Because of their huge size, improperly maintained equipment and frequently impaired or road-weary drivers, thousands of individuals and families suffer death and serious injury at the hands of tractor trailer companies and large commercial vehicle ...
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U.S. Supreme Court Holds ERISA Does Not Preempt “Any Willing Provider” Laws

This article originally appeared in the May 2003 edition of Bender's Labor & Employment Bulletin,Vol. 3, No. 5, ©2003 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc., and is here reprinted with their permission. On April 2, 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court in Kentucky ...
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Uninsured / Underinsured Automobile Insurance Coverage

Most people are aware that if they are involved in an automobile accident with another vehicle they can bring a lawsuit against the driver and owner of the other vehicle for monetary damages. But what if the other vehicle has minimal insurance ...
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Viatical Settlements: A Guide for People With Terminal Illness

May 1998 If you have a terminal illnessÂ—or if you are caring for someone who is terminally illÂ—chances are you're giving a great deal of thought to time and money. You may be thinking about life insurance, too. It's in that context that you may ...
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What Does Your Auto Policy Cover?

In the event of an accident, a standard policy will pay medical bills, some wage loss and other benefits as follows: Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage - provides compensation for your injuries when caused by another driver who has inadequate ...
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