Litigation

A New Jersey court previously ruled purchasers of PIP coverage are entitled to reimbursement for the entire policy amount, without reduction of a deductible or co-payment.

An appeal is underway in a case involving a woman who had her workers' compensation benefits pulled for failing to stop smoking while undergoing medical treatments.

Accident claims between passenger vehicles and a large truck, commercial vehicle or tractor- trailer can result in critical injuries and damage to vehicles, and can be incredibly complex to resolve.

The case involves two Connecticut state troopers, who sustained injuries in an accident with a drunk driver.

The Supreme Court will determine whether a choice of law clause to a maritime insurance policy is unenforceable if its enforcement is contrary to the "strong public policy" of the forum state.

There are strong opinions about litigation funding with some believing it promotes frivolous lawsuits while others say it aids plaintiffs who can't afford to bring suit against a defendant.

"The No. 1 cause of nuclear verdicts is plaintiffs lawyers," said Robert Tyson, who has sought to rally the defense bar against rising verdicts and settlements.

Six states account for nearly 65% of the nuclear verdicts across the U.S.