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Lack of Insurance and Recovery after Spinal Cord Personal Injuries

Uninsured or under-insured patients, who have suffered spinal cord injuries due to auto accident or other traumatic events, may be much more likely to be taken off life support. A  recent study measured the impact of insurance coverage on the survival and recovery of persons after a spinal cord injury.…

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These Three Dog Breeds are Banned by Insurers for Their Bite Risks

Summer is when there is typically an uptick in the number of dog bites and attacks reported across Georgia and the rest of the country.  Did you know  that there are three dog breeds that most home insurance companies simply refuse to include in their dog bite liability coverage? Many…

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Workers Compensation Insurance Companies likely to fight Claims for Wii devices

The next big fight with workers compensation insurance companies is likely to be whether injured workers have the right to incorporate Wii Fit and Wii Resort into their physical therapy routines at home. Attorneys for injured workers need to be prepared for this next battle because the lawyers for the…

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Icy Weather Leaves Insurers with $25 Million Bill

A week of frosty weather in Georgia left a trail of auto accidents, killing several people and injuring more.Now that the worst is over, it’s time to estimate the damage.Insurers are estimating a price tag of $25 million in snow and ice-related insurance claims in Georgia. Two of the dead…

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Insurance Giant AIG Now Owned by US Government

This week in a stunning shake up of the financial markets, AIG, the largest property and casualty insurer in the world, was saved from bankruptcy when the federal government stepped in at the last hour with an $85 million bridge loan of United States taxpayer money. On Wednesday, the feds…

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Allstate Rates as Worst Insurer

The American Association of Justice, a trial lawyer’s advocacy group, ranked Allstate Insurance Company as the worst insurer for consumers.The group based its rankings on an evaluation of legal filings showing a pattern of greed, refusal to pay legitimate claims, and rewarding employees for claim denials. The AAJ says its…

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Tornados Wreak Havoc; Bad Faith in Issue

A Friday night tornado ripped through downtown Atlanta, causing serious damage to buildings in the business district.Inside the CNN Center, water flooded parts of the building, shattered glass littered the floor and dust and debris entered from the torn roof. Next door at the Georgia Dome the SEC conference basketball…

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What is Medical Payments Coverage and When Should I Use It When Injured in an Auto Accident?

Commonly, insurance policies include an endorsement which provides the insurer “will pay reasonable expenses incurred for necessary medical and funeral services because of bodily injury caused by accident and sustained by an ‘insured.’”Medical payments coverage for car accidents is optional under Georgia insurance policies and is available to the insured…

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