On average, states allowing the medical use of marijuana have lower rates of deaths resulting from opioid analgesic overdoses than states without such laws. Opioid analgesics, such as OxyContin, Percocet and Vicodin, are prescribed for moderate to severe pain. A …
When it comes to claims, collector cars require special expertise. If you’re an automobile aficionado, you’ll likely know the difference between a 1967 Pontiac GTO and a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda. The horsepower, the torque, the available engine sizes, the number …
Nationwide Ohio-based Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. will align its products and services under its most recognizable brand, Nationwide. The company, which operates under multiple brand names – including, but not limited to Nationwide Insurance, Allied Insurance, Harleysville Insurance, Nationwide Financial, …
Every time an insurance company is sued for breach of the insurance contract, it receives a Request for Production for its claims file. In Florida, however, the claims file is not discoverable in a first party breach of contract lawsuit. …
The use of anti-fraud technology is growing as more insurers see a positive return on investment (ROI). Today’s technology is helping to counter emerging threats such as underwriting scams, money-laundering and cyberfraud. Yet advanced tools such as predictive analysis and …
Some courts have concluded that law enforcement officers, while on foot, directing traffic constitutes the “use” of a police vehicle provided that the police vehicle was nearby and was part of the overall traffic management activity. See, e.g., Maring v. …
Autonomous or “driverless” cars generate a lot of media buzz because of the public’s fascination with new technology and what vehicles may be like in the future. Yet, there’s a revolution underway that is changing vehicles right now that has …
Huge malpractice awards can be prevented by targeted interventions by healthcare provider organizations to reduce patient safety risks, such as reducing diagnosis errors, says a study published in the Journal for Healthcare Quality, a peer-reviewed publication of the National Association …
The act of driving is deceptively simple and, for most of us, part of our daily routines. Safe driving, which requires focus and attention, is becoming more of a defensive act every day, thanks in large part to the use …
A truck gets into a collision with a car. The two drivers dispute fault and witness statements have been taken and are part of the filed police report. The insurance company for the truck’s owner is left to try to …