Breaking Down Malicious Prosecution Claims

Posted on: April 18, 2019 by Huntersure

In the legal world, one person can sue another when a previous criminal or civil lawsuit was brought for wrongful purposes. Essentially, the person who was previously prosecuted or sued can turn around and sue the person who brought about the original case for malicious prosecution. This is all based on if the defendant started […] Read More

How Attorneys Can Be Liable to Third Parties

Posted on: April 11, 2019 by Huntersure

Lawyers operate with the risk of being hit with malpractice or negligence claims; it’s just the nature of their job. But while lawyers generally think their only liability risk comes from making mistakes in their representation of clients, they do run the risk of being liable for third parties. It’s becoming more and more of […] Read More

Why Do Lawyers Get Sued?

Posted on: March 14, 2019 by Huntersure

It can be argued that an electrician might not need to call on help from another electrician, or that an accountant may not have to use another accountant. So, should a lawyer ever need to retain their own lawyer? The answer is yes, as the legal profession is filled with plenty of risks and it’s […] Read More

Be Aware of Malpractice Claims from Non-clients

Posted on: December 20, 2018 by Huntersure

In general, attorneys owe a professional duty to their clients and may in fact be held liable or a breach of that duty. However, attorneys don’t owe this kind of duty to people and companies who they do not represent. When it comes to legal malpractice claims, duty is a mandatory element and points to […] Read More

Actionable Steps to Avoid the Biggest Malpractice Risks

Posted on: December 6, 2018 by Huntersure

For practicing attorneys, there should be a high level of importance on ensuring that they’re serving their clients as effectively as possible. But even with the best intentions in mind, there are still opportunities where liabilities can arise. Malpractice claims can be produced for any small number of issues. But even with small issues, there […] Read More

Make Sure You Understand the Exclusions of Attorney Professional Liability Insurance

Posted on: November 8, 2018 by Huntersure

Insurance policies vary in everything from what’s being covered to who’s being covered. But given the breadth of insurance coverage options, there’s still one major similarity they all have: exclusions. When legal professional clients are weighing their options, they need to know what is covered first, but also need to understand the importance that exclusions […] Read More

Recent Data Reveals the Cost of Legal Malpractice

Posted on: October 18, 2018 by Huntersure

In a study of the latest data related to legal malpractice, numbers show that new claims may be stabilizing, but remain well above historical experience. The study, according to Law.com, looked at how claims leveled off in 2016 as the cost to defend attorney malpractice insurance claims continued to escalate. The study highlighted nine liability […] Read More

What Your Clients Should Know About Malpractice Insurance Disclosure

Posted on: October 11, 2018 by Huntersure

Legal malpractice insurance for attorneys is a fundamental layer of protection for legal professionals. This kind of insurance protects against claims of negligence and errors and omissions among others, and can safeguard attorneys against threats to their bottom line and reputation. However, only one state in the country, Oregon, requires lawyers to carry legal malpractice […] Read More

What to Consider When Creating Coverage for Solo Practitioners

Posted on: July 19, 2018 by Huntersure

When an attorney starts out with a solo practice there’s plenty to consider such as area of practice and what kind of cases they’ll take on. The most important consideration should be proper coverage to protect against malpractice lawsuits. However, attorney professional liability insurance, while an important component of any new or solo legal professional, […] Read More

Today’s Trends in Professional Liability Claims Against Lawyers

Posted on: July 12, 2018 by Huntersure

In today’s world of instant connectivity and availability to information, the trend of streamlined technology has helped essentially all industries. In the legal field, technology has impacted communication with clients with an easier and more agile experience overall. However, this faster and higher level of communication can come with a bit of blowback as technology […] Read More