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A New Jersey appeals court ruled July 24 that Lyft’s insurer must provide personal injury protection (PIP) benefits to an uninsured pedestrian struck by a Lyft driver. The decision addressed whether a rideshare company’s liability insurance policy must provide no-fault medical coverage to an uninsured pedestrian injured by one of its drivers. What Happened in …
Insurance fraud has evolved far beyond exaggerated claims and staged accidents. Today, many fraudulent schemes involve coordinated networks of individuals working together to maximize insurance payouts. In some cases, the injured claimant may not even realize they have become part of a larger fraud operation. For businesses, insurers, and self-insured organizations, fraud schemes can lead …
If you receive an insurance settlement check, think carefully before cashing or depositing it. In some situations, accepting a settlement check, particularly one that includes language such as “full and final settlement” or “payment in full,” may affect your ability to pursue additional insurance benefits or compensation. Whether that occurs depends on the specific facts …
You paid your premiums on time, filed a legitimate claim, and waited, only to receive delays, lowball offers, or outright denials with little explanation. For business owners in New Jersey, this experience is surprising and frustrating. Insurance companies have legal obligations to handle claims fairly and honestly, and when they fall short of those obligations, …
When you pay your business insurance premiums every month, you expect your insurer to honor the coverage you purchased. Many business owners sign insurance policies without reviewing every detail, trusting that their insurer will handle claims fairly if something goes wrong. New Jersey law supports that expectation. Every contract in the state, including insurance policies, …
Unexpected shutdowns can strain even well-run New Jersey businesses, especially when income stops but fixed expenses continue. Storm damage, fires, and other events can interrupt daily operations with little warning, leaving owners focused on survival rather than long-term planning. Business Interruption Insurance helps replace lost income when a New Jersey business must pause operations due …
Commercial insurance policies are essential for protecting businesses from unexpected financial losses, whether due to property damage, liability claims, or interruptions to operations. However, when an insurance company fails to uphold its obligations, businesses may face delayed payments, unfair claim denials, or other forms of bad faith. In these situations, knowing your legal options is …
When someone files a lawsuit against you, your insurance company has specific responsibilities outlined in your policy. One of the most important is the duty to defend. This means your insurer must hire and pay for lawyers to represent you when a claim might be covered by your policy. Knowing how this protection works helps …
ExxonMobil has sued several insurance companies, claiming they wrongly refused to provide coverage for lawsuits involving benzene exposure. The company says these insurers should be helping to pay for defense costs and settlements related to those cases. This dispute highlights ongoing battles between large companies and their insurers over whether older insurance policies still cover …
Employee-related liability poses significant financial risks to businesses of all sizes. Is your New Jersey business prepared for this? Companies must take proactive steps to verify that their insurance policies provide adequate protection against claims involving workplace incidents, harassment allegations, discrimination suits, and other employee-related issues. This protection requires careful policy selection, regular review, and …
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