Monthly Archives: January 2023
ASKED AND ANSWERED
By: Henry Moore This is where we answer legal questions commonly posed to us by our insurance and corporate clients. If you have any burning questions that need quick answers, or if you have any suggestions for questions in future newsletters, please e-mail Janeen at [email protected]. Q: Why do things move so quickly […]
EXPANDED DUTY OF LANDOWNERS TO CONTROL CONDUCT OF THIRD PARTIES ON THEIR PROPERTY
By: Janeen Koch In order to establish liability for negligence against a landowner, it first must be established that a legal duty is owed. Whether a legal duty in tort exists under a particular set of circumstances has been an issue that the Virginia Supreme Court has often had to grapple with. Of course, all […]
NEW VIRGINIA LEGISLATION ELIMINATES UIM CREDIT
By: Janeen Koch New legislation in Virginia will significantly change insurers’ exposure under the UIM coverage provisions of the auto policies they issue. The amended statute, which becomes effective July 1, 2023, provides that insurers will no longer receive the benefit of any credit or offset for available liability coverage. Prior to passage of this […]