Mayday Call From Helicopter Pilot Before Fatal Crash In River

A helicopter carrying six people crashed in New York City’s East River on Sunday, killing all passengers, while the pilot survived, police said.
March 12, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability New York

14-Car Pileup The Worst Of 50 Crashes Caused By Slick Roads

An intense band of snow that mixed with falling freezing temperatures created slick road conditions across central Indiana overnight Thursday morning into rush hour, causing more than 50 crashes.
March 9, 2018 Auto Liability Indiana

Icy Roads Lead to Fatalities In Southwest Ohio

Ice-covered roadways and blowing snow have led to numerous accidents with some fatalities on interstates in southwest Ohio.
March 8, 2018 Auto Liability Ohio

The Secret Lives Of Apps

The smartphone and related applications have changed society, yet evolving technology often finds the law and insurance playing catch-up. Apps and their behind-the-scenes use of GPS, Bluetooth, and audio beacons make the phones seem "smarter," but they have generated privacy issues regarding their collection of information.
March 8, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation Technology

Kentucky Senate Moves Auto Insurance PIP Legislation

A bill that would change the personal injury protection coverage required in all Kentucky automobile insurance policies has passed the state Senate.
March 7, 2018 Legislation & Regulation Liability Kentucky

Tanker Hauling Acid Fails To Beat Oncoming Train

Thousands of gallons of hydrochloric acid spilled Tuesday morning when a train crashed into the tanker truck that was hauling it in Washington County.
March 7, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Pennsylvania

Small Plane Crash Into Florida Yard Injures 2

Authorities say two people were injured when a small plane crashed through some trees and landed in the backyard of a Florida home.
March 7, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Florida

Serious Injuries In 20-Car Pileup On Oregon Interstate

Multiple people were injured in a 20-vehicle crash Saturday night on Interstate 84 that closed the westbound lanes for more than 12 hours.
March 6, 2018 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Oregon

Negligence Suit Filed Against Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour Operator

The parents of one of the British victims of the Grand Canyon helicopter flight are suing the US tour operator which manages the flight.
March 5, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation Nevada

Motorist Killed In Fiery 7-Vehicle Crash On Illinois Interstate

One man was killed and two other people were injured Thursday afternoon in a fiery crash involving three tractor-trailers and four other vehicles on Interstate 290 near Elmhurst, authorities said.
March 2, 2018 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Illinois

Allstate And Uber Reveal Partnership

Allstate is partnering with Uber Technologies to provide the ridesharing firm’s drivers with commercial auto coverage. Uber’s drivers in Illinois, New Jersey and Wisconsin will receive the coverage beginning March 01, a release said.
March 2, 2018 Auto Liability Illinois New Jersey Wisconsin

‘Lying Through Their Teeth’: How PIP Repeal Died In The Florida Senate

A room full of industry lobbyists and Florida’s insurance commissioner converged to defend the state’s no-fault car insurance system against a repeal effort in the state Senate, leaving the state among a few keeping a no-fault plan and its drivers paying among the top six average U.S. premiums.
March 2, 2018 Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Florida

Helicopter’s Life Raft Falls Through Roof Of Miami-Dade Home

A helicopter flying over a Northeast Miami-Dade house accidentally dropped a life raft, leaving a hole in the home’s roof.
March 1, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Property Subrogation Florida

Tacoma Resident Falsified $14K Bodily Injury Claim

Darnell Shobey, 31, of Tacoma, pleaded guilty in Pierce County Superior Court on Feb. 23 to first-degree attempted theft, a felony. He was sentenced to serve two months in the Pierce County jail and to pay $1,200 in court fees.
March 1, 2018 Fraud Liability Washington

Distracted Drivers, Distracted Pedestrians: A Deadly Combination

U.S. pedestrian deaths totaled nearly 6,000 in 2017 for the second straight year amid mounting signs that walkers and drivers are dangerously distracted, according to a new study.
March 1, 2018 Auto Legislation & Regulation Liability
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