20 Vehicles Pile Up On Icy New Mexico Interstate

Two people were killed in a crash involving 20 vehicles, including three semi-trailers, Monday night. The crash happened on I-25 near Romeroville where roads were icy due to freezing temperatures in the area.
January 17, 2018 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Liability New Mexico

In First Week Of Session, Florida House Took Big Steps Toward Insurance Reform

Right out of the gate, the Florida House took several major steps toward statewide insurance reform during the first week of the 2018 Legislative Session.
January 16, 2018 Legislation & Regulation Liability Litigation Workers' Compensation Florida

Fire Engulfs Casino Shuttle Boat Off Florida Coast

At least 15 people were injured when a fire engulfed a boat off the coast of Florida on Sunday, causing the 50 people aboard to jump into the Gulf of Mexico and swim to shore, local officials said.
January 16, 2018 Liability Marine Florida

Iowa State Police Respond To 55 Crashes During Snowstorm

Much of of Iowa battled hazardous road conditions Thursday as a winter storm moved into the region, causing State Patrol to respond to more than 50 crashes.
January 12, 2018 Auto Liability Iowa

Argo AI Self-Driving Test Car Hit In Pittsburgh

One of the test cars Argo AI operates in its Pittsburgh fleet was involved in an accident on Wednesday, with two people sent to hospital (in stable condition) with injuries as a result of the accident.
January 12, 2018 Auto Liability Pennsylvania

Subcontractor Sues Over Miami Train Station Work

A Canadian subcontractor tapped to help build a train station in downtown Miami has filed a lawsuit, claiming it is owed millions for additional unpaid work. The lawsuit, filed in Miami-Dade Circuit Court, alleges breach of contract by Suffolk and negligence claims against Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and All Aboard Florida.
January 11, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Litigation Florida

Crash Involving Multiple Semis Caused Chemical Spill, Large Fire On Indiana Interstate

A crash involving multiple semis closed I-65 near Seymour for several hours on Thursday as crews worked to clean up a chemical spill that later caught fire.
January 11, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Indiana

How The Feds’ Pot Plan Could Trigger Home Insurance Claims

Canadian insurance claims professionals see social host liability issues at play when the federal government’s Cannabis Act comes into force.
January 9, 2018 Legislation & Regulation Liability Property

South Florida Attorney Pleads Guilty To $23M PIP Fraud Conspiracy

A South Florida attorney is facing time in federal prison after he admitted his role in a $23 million auto insurance fraud linked to local chiropractors’ clinics.
January 9, 2018 Fraud Liability Litigation Florida

New York City Traffic Deaths Fall To Record Low Under Safety Program

Led by a sharp drop in pedestrian deaths, overall traffic fatalities in New York City fell for the fourth consecutive year in 2017 to their lowest on record, thanks at least in part to an ongoing safety improvement program, city officials said on Monday.
January 9, 2018 Auto Liability New York

Bills To End Florida’s No-Fault Car Insurance Poised For Early Play In Session

Getting t-boned by another driver in West Palm Beach was the first surprise, Lynn Sparks said. Another was learning Florida is one of only two states that do not require drivers to carry liability insurance to cover injuries to others.
January 8, 2018 Legislation & Regulation Liability Florida

Blizzard Conditions Contribute To Interstate Pileup Near Buffalo

At least one person was killed and another seriously injured in a multi-car pileup involving more than two dozen vehicles on the New York State Thruway near Buffalo, authorities said.
January 3, 2018 Auto Excess & Surplus Lines Liability New York

Connecticut State Police: New Year’s Weekend Crashes Up 80%

Slippery conditions from a Saturday snowfall helped cause a big increase in the number of accidents investigated by State Police during the long New Year’s holiday weekend. From 12:01 a.m. on Friday to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, troopers responded to 494 accidents.
January 2, 2018 Auto Liability Connecticut

Greyhound Bus Crash In Utah Kills One, Injures Others

One girl died and several other people were injured late Sunday night in a crash involving a Greyhound bus in Emery County.
According to the Utah Highway Patrol, a bus traveling from Denver to Las Vegas had just undergone a driver shift change in Green River when it veered off of I-70 near mile marker 113 around 11 p.m.
January 2, 2018 Excess & Surplus Lines Liability Utah

Ringleader Admits Role In $23M PIP Fraud At Chiropractor Clinics

One of the ringleaders of a massive $23 million auto insurance fraud pleaded guilty this week to his role in an elaborate crime ring that operated at several South Florida chiropractic clinics.
December 21, 2017 Fraud Liability Florida
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