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Dog Dies On United Flight After Being Stowed In Overhead Bin

A little dog died on a United Airlines flight after an attendant forced the animal’s owner to put the pet in the cabin’s overhead bin, and the airline said on Tuesday it was taking full responsibility.
March 14, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability New York Texas

Bus Carrying Students Crashes In Alabama, Killing Driver

A bus carrying dozens of Texas high school band members home from a trip to Disney World plunged into a ravine off of an interstate highway in Alabama on Tuesday, killing its driver and injuring several others, authorities said.
March 14, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Alabama

Families Who Lost Embryos FIle Suit Against Fertility Clinic

Two class action lawsuit has been filed against University Hospitals following a refrigerator malfunction that has left the viability of 2,000 eggs and embryos in question.
March 13, 2018 Liability Litigation Ohio

Up To 45 Vehicles In Pileup On I-94 In Michigan

I-94 has reopened near Jackson after icy roads resulted in multiple crashes and flipped semis, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s office.
March 12, 2018 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Subrogation Michigan

Staged Car Accidents A Growing Menace In South Carolina

Most people try to avoid a car wreck, but for some criminals a deliberate crash is seen as a ticket to quick riches. In South Carolina, a rising number of suspected insurance scammers have been flagged for submitting claims related to collisions that turn out to be no accident.
March 12, 2018 Auto Fraud Liability South Carolina

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
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