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Connecticut Insurance Defense Blog
Takata defective product claims expand to seat belts
The Takata Corporation of Japan is now experiencing a new dilemma regarding their automotive product line. The maker of the air bags that were at the center of many accidents and subsequent product liability claims is now facing further massive legal action amid an...
17th fatality linked to Takata airbag
The driver of a 2002 Honda Civic in Arizona equipped with a defective airbag lost his life after becoming involved in a traffic accident. The death was the 17th traffic fatality linked to the Takata airbag since its first use in the United States. Problems with the...
Why a business might need liquor liability protection
If your Connecticut business has a liquor license, it may be a good idea to obtain liquor liability insurance. A liquor liability insurance policy may help to cover the cost of attorney's fees and costs of any damages caused by an intoxicated individual. In some...
Slip and fall claims: What small business owners should know
An employee, customer or other guest has slipped and fallen on your property in Connecticut, and you're wondering if that person can sue you. First of all, you'll want to know that such incidents fall under what's called premises liability law. This law requires...
3 ways for landlords to help prevent housing discrimination claims
Did a prospective, current or former tenant file a housing discrimination claim against you or your company? If you have received a discrimination complaint, you must take it seriously. After all, you may have to pay a hefty fine if a violation is found. However, what...
Malpractice claims for architects and engineers are on the rise
Professional liability claims are up for architects and engineers, according to a survey of professional liability insurers. This is the case even as architecture and engineering firms generated larger premiums in 2019 due to increased billings. A great deal of claim...
5 areas where the coronavirus could affect insurers
After SARS, many insurers were caught holding the bag on unavoidable losses. Since then, most companies have updated their policies to make clear that a viral outbreak should be considered force majeure, or an “act of God.” Force majeure serves to preclude coverage in...
Best ways to avoid fire safety code violations
Whether you rent your buildings for other businesses to use or operate your own company within a structure that you own, knowing how to properly maintain real estate is vital if you intend on keeping your clients or employees safe and avoiding a lawsuit or insurance...
Protect your business against slip, trip and fall lawsuits
Businesses are open to multiple types of liability. One of the most prevalent ones is premises liability. Property and business owners have a duty to keep their guests and workers safe from dangerous conditions. This includes the prevention of slips, trips and falls....
Guarding a small business against liability
The public nature of premises liability litigation catches the eye of many people who think a lawsuit is the easiest way to make a quick fortune. For example, a man in New Jersey recently attempted to sue a company for a fall. Fortunately, the company caught the fake...
