WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Association of Justice (“AAJ”) has listed the Ten Worst Insurance Companies in America based on their claim denials, premium increases and refusing insurance to those who need it most. Certainly, this list was heavily researched and included news reports and testimony from former agents and adjusters from the insurance companies themselves. To…
Workers’ Comp Payments for Medical Care Exceed Cash Benefits in 2008 The rising cost of medical care and increased use of medical services led to a jump in workers’ compensation payments for medical care and cash benefits for U.S. workers in 2008. Workers’ comp payments for medical care and cash benefits for workers injured on…
The Florida Legislature recently sent a bill to Governor Charlie Crist to allow parents to sign liability waivers for children participating in risky activities. “The initial child waiver legislation “would have let theme parks and adventure attractions waive gross negligence, but the weaker measure protects against only inherent risk, a much lower legal standard” Has…
