Monthly Archives: April 2021
Vehicle Black Boxes: Does The 4th Amendment Apply?
The 4th Amendment is about as old as the country itself. Yet, it seems that every day, there are new cases that come up, as courts try to square our constitution with new innovations in technology. What Are Black Boxes? This time the legal issue relates to black boxes. You may have heard of… Read More »
Sovereign Immunity: Suing the Government for Negligence
We all know that we have the right to sue the government. But we take for granted that this has always been the case. In fact, historically, it has not, and because of that, suing a government entity has some hurdles that injury victims should be aware of. The History of Sovereign Immunity Historically,… Read More »
Are Appraisals Necessary When the Insurance Company Partially Denies Claims?
Almost every homeowner insurance policy has some provision that allows a homeowners insurance company to try to avoid court in the event of a dispute. Usually, this kind of avoidance is done through appraisal. The standard policy will say that if the insurance company denies the claim, the homeowner can (or must) submit to… Read More »
Differences Between Insurance Contracts and Other Types of Contracts
We’ve written in the past about lawsuits and court decisions which involve careful interpretation of terms and conditions written into insurance contracts. But are insurance contracts the same as every other contract, such as one that you would sign in the course of business or employment? How do insurance contracts differ from other kinds… Read More »