by Gregory L. Chang
Monday, April 19, 2010
Pleading guilty to a Highway Traffic Act charge has consequences. Wife plead guilty to HTA charge, arising from a car accident caused by her ex-husband, and pays a $1000 fine. Later, the wife is being pursued by an insurance company for an additional $30,000 as a result of that accident.
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by Gregory L. Chang
Friday, February 26, 2010
Insurers may, in certain situations, refuse coverage even if the insurance premium was paid. How does this affect the plaintiff in a lawsuit?
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by Gregory L. Chang
Monday, January 18, 2010
You sell your home for a great price. The purchaser sues you for defects in the home (i.e. leaky roof, leaky basement, etc). Maybe your homeowner’s insurance will pay for a lawyer to defend you in that lawsuit.
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by Gregory L. Chang
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Ex-Nortel Networks CEO is facing many lawsuits – financial and stock irregularities alleged. CEO sues his own insurer, seeking insurance protection from these lawsuits.
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by Gregory L. Chang
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Pedestrian is wrongly hit by a speeding car (that has no insurance coverage), then they both hit a taxi driving properly at the time. Who does the pedestrian sue in her lawsuit for damages?
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by Gregory L. Chang
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Your neighbour sues you for hurting him in a fight. Will your homeowner’s insurance defend you in that lawsuit?
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by Gregory L. Chang
Friday, May 15, 2009
40 year old martial arts instructor faces $2.5M lawsuit for injuring a teenager while at a shopping mall. Martial arts instructor asks his homeowner’s insurance to defend him in this lawsuit.
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by Gregory L. Chang
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
What accidents are covered by your car’s insurance policy? Is a drive-by shooting of a person in a restaurant covered?
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by Gregory L. Chang
Monday, April 27, 2009
Drinking and driving can mean no insurance coverage. But your insurance company must promptly deny your coverage, otherwise you may be protected by your policy.
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by Gregory L. Chang
Monday, March 09, 2009
The 12 year old friend of your child is seriously hurt while visiting your cottage. You tell your insurance company. A lawsuit is started and your insurance company agrees to respond to the claim. Then your insurer refuses to defend you. Now what?
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