Archive for June 2020
IDPH Mandates COVID Testing in Nursing Homes
In the several months that this novel coronavirus has plagued our country and the world, we’ve learned that the virus has particularly devastating effects on a couple of vulnerable groups: the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. Many people who make up those vulnerable populations reside in nursing homes and long-term care facilities throughout…
Read MoreWhat Evidence Can Be Used To Prove a Bad Faith Claim?
When an insurance company violates its duty of good faith and fair dealing with a policyholder, there are many types of evidence that can be used to prove the insurance company’s bad faith in court. Here Are 4 Ways Evidence Can Be Used To Prove A Bad Faith Claim: #1: Testimony of expert witnesses in…
Read MoreIndustry Trucking Article Provides Defense Perspective on “Nuclear Verdicts”
On May 26, 2020, FleetOwner, an online trucking industry magazine, published an interesting article called “Protecting Fleets from Nuclear Verdict: The Defense Side.” You can read the article here. FleetOwner has teased that it will discuss nuclear verdicts from a plaintiff’s perspective later. What is a “nuclear verdict?” A nuclear verdict is a trucking insurance…
Read MoreWhat are my insurance company’s obligations if I get sued?
When we purchase auto insurance, it is not just to protect us if we’re involved in a collision caused by someone else. It is also to protect us in the event that we cause an accident. When an insured motorist is at fault for an automobile accident in which another party is injured, the motorist’s…
Read MoreHHS Skips Hearing on SIRVA Removal
Recently, we discussed HHS’s proposal to remove SIRVA from the Vaccine Injury Table. Since then, organizations that oppose the amended rule-change, including the Vaccine Injured Petitioners Bar Association, have organized a campaign. They’re spreading the word to those industries that would be most affected by the change, including pharmacies, hospitals, and drug stores. Many people…
Read MoreNursing Homes Linked to COVID-19 Deaths
As of May 27, 2020, 1.74 million Americans have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Of that group, more than 102,000 have died since the coronavirus outbreak. According to a remarkable report from the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, 43% of those fatalities have been residents of nursing homes or long-term care facilities. That statistic is…
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