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Generally speaking, medical professionals are among the most trusted and caring people in the world. However, medical mistakes can and do occur. While life-threatening errors are rare, there are some medical mistakes that seem to happen more often than others. Medical malpractice lawsuits are usually made up of the following blunders made by medical professionals. It is important for people to be aware of the common issues and what their rights may be surrounding their …

Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance is a standard type of insurance policy that protects businesses from personal injury, property damage, and advertising liability claims that arise out of the business’s operations, products, or premises. The language in these policies is standard throughout North America and is drafted by Insurance Services Offices, Inc. (ISO), an organization that publishes language for insurance companies. In 1986, ISO published some important amendments to the standard CGL policy, which has …

In an historic move that will have long-lasting repercussions for both the legal and business communities of West Virginia, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin signed House Bill 2002 into law changing the standard for the computation of allocation of fault. While only one of a few tort reform changes made by the now Republican-controlled West Virginia legislature, HB 2002 is by far the most significant. West Virginia, which once followed the joint and several liability standard, …