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Legal Briefs & News
How do Oregon courts define an “occurrence” under a commercial general liability policy?
Liability insurance policies are typically written to apply in the event of an “occurrence” as defined by the policy. A typical commercial general liability (CGL) policy might define an occurrence as “an accident, including continuous or repeated exposure to...
Limitations on the “Made Whole” Doctrine in Washington PIP REIMBURSEMENT
Ever since Mahler v. Szucs, 135 Wn.2d 398 (1998) and Thiringer v. American Motors, 91 Wn.2d 215, 588 P.2d 191 (1978), which introduced the “common fund” and “made whole” doctrines into Washington jurisprudence, Washington personal injury attorneys have been pushing...
Accident Scene Investigation: Planning and Execution
Time Is Of The Essence The sooner you can initiate your investigation after an accident the better. Investigation delays may result in evidence being lost, tampered with, or otherwise spoiled. Common sense tells us that witness memories fade over time and research...