Businesses that open their facilities to the public have numerous risks to address. In some cases, visitors might engage in misconduct for which the business could be at least partially liable. Other times, there may be a reason to worry about shoplifting at a retail...
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Year: 2024
Jim Miller and Taylor Turville Recognized by Northern California Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers of Northern California has once again selected Powers Miller attorneys to be awarded the 2024 Super Lawyer distinction. There were only 18 lawyers selected as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars for personal injury defense in the Northern California area. Jim...
Why investigate UM/UIM claims before settling?
Most motorists prepare for the possibility of getting involved in an accident with a driver with insufficient or no insurance at all. This is where Uninsured Motorist and or Underinsured Motorist coverage comes in. The process of handling UM/UIM claims can seem...
3 ways homeowners can reduce their overall premises liability risks
Premises liability is one of the negative aspects of home ownership. Everyone who owns a property has reason to worry that other people could end up hurt while visiting. Someone who falls down the stairs, gets bitten by a dog or suffers injuries caused by tripping...
Why guests may fraudulently claim to get hurt at someone’s house
Most people are required to carry homeowners insurance because they finance the purchase of their primary residence. Companies do not want to take any risks when facilitating a large transaction and require enough coverage to rebuild the edifice should anything occur....