Auto Liability & Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian safety is a growing problem across the country, with implications for auto liability panel counsel members. About 15 percent of all traffic fatalities in 2017 involved pedestrians, according to the Governors Highway … [Read More...]
Walmart Panel Counsel Program Automates Filings
Law firms will see falling billable hours as the Walmart panel counsel program launches a LegalMation software platform that automates certain court filings. LegalMation’s platform provides in-house legal teams and outside … [Read More...]
Marijuana Use and Workers’ Comp Claims
As medical and recreational use marijuana becomes more widespread under state law, changes are being considered for state workers’ compensation systems. The legalization of marijuana is likely to have a profound impact on all … [Read More...]
Uber Accident Liability Drives Auto Insurers
The tragic Uber accident in Arizona involving a pedestrian highlights a potential shift in liability associated with driverless vehicles, according to a March Wall Street Journal article titled “Uber Car Fatality Awakens … [Read More...]
Workers’ Comp and Opioid Claims
Workers’ compensation defense attorneys are working closely with employers to deal with the impact of the opioid epidemic on the workplace. Claims managers and workers’ comp panel counsel members consider opioid use to be a high … [Read More...]
