Dec 27, 2024

How does Texas balance efficiency with fairness in its courts? For one thing, it has implemented an expedited system for court cases, including subrogation cases, seeking monetary relief of less than $250k. Another interesting method is its 2-week trial docket, employed by the larger Texas counties.  These rules do mean...

Dec 13, 2024

This week, join us as we revisit our episode on Service Contract Limit Liability as a refresher!

Original Air Date: February 25, 2020.

What happens when an alarm system doesn't work like it should?  Damages can be high, but are those damages recoverable?  Alarm companies frequently rely on liquidated damages...

Nov 29, 2024

The future is here! And that future is driverless cars, with the  world’s first autonomous ride-hailing service now available to the public. Though these fully electric, app based, self-driving vehicles seem convenient and cost-effective, what happens when an autonomous vehicle causes damage or injury to persons or...

Nov 15, 2024

This week, join us as we revisit our episode on animals in the road.

Original Air Date: March 24, 2020.

You've seen it before - you're insured was minding her own business, driving down the highway, when suddenly, there's a cow in the road!  Or a horse! Or a ... goose?  She swerves and... you have a damages claim...

Nov 1, 2024

TNT – it’s not just for cartoon coyotes, but what happens when explosives are used in the real world… and cause damage to your insured?  Blasting with explosives is common in mining operations, construction and roadwork, but blasting, not surprisingly, can cause damage.  Whether by noise, pollution, vibration, or...