A recent ruling by the West Virginia Supreme Court mandates that preexisting conditions should not reduce disability awards unless total permanent disability is involved.

The adjuster community on Reddit discusses the evolving landscape of independent adjusting, sharing personal experiences and perspectives on industry changes.

Innovative legal tactics and social inflation are driving up insurance premiums and contributing to a hidden ’tort tax’ for American households.

The latest storms bring a wave of destruction through the heartland, with the Ohio Valley suffering severe damage, power outages, and injuries.

Despite previous citations, ArcelorMittal Tubular Products USA LLC fails to safeguard an employee from severe injuries, incurring over $250,000 in OSHA penalties.

As the pandemic ends, courts continue to evaluate COVID-19 workers’ compensation claims, highlighting the ongoing challenges of proving work-related long COVID disabilities.

In response to the surge in litigation costs and nuclear verdicts, various states have enacted significant tort reforms to balance corporate accountability and economic growth.

The National Council of Insurance Legislators adopts a Colorado-inspired model for dental plans’ Medical-Loss Ratios, aiming for fairer premium spending on patient care.

DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva agree to pay $110 million to Ohio for environmental damage from PFAS chemicals used in a West Virginia facility, marking a significant legal resolution.

West Virginia Supreme Court’s ruling mandates insurers to cover long-tail illness claims, emphasizing the continuous trigger theory for policies expired years prior.

Discover how a one-time reputable claims adjuster’s illicit actions led to a steep fall from grace, shedding light on the critical role of integrity in the claims industry.

The surge in claims corresponds with the fall, the mating season for deer, heightening the chance of vehicular collisions.

An insurance company isn’t required to cover a man who was severely injured after he was struck by a vehicle in the process of helping an unconscious motorist.

Millions of American homeowners are confronting a growing financial dilemma as climate change-driven wildfires and floods push their home insurance rates to unprecedented levels. The situation is compounded when insurers decide to withdraw coverage.

The special needs classroom abuse civil cases at Holz Elementary have settled for a record amount, making it the largest settlement against a public school board in West Virginia history.