"Regardless of whether a freelance attorney carries malpractice insurance, law firms are ultimately responsible for the work product," write Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen, founders of Montage Legal ...

When a serious accident happens, the stakes couldn’t be higher. According to the National Safety Council’s 2024 data, preventable injuries cost the U.S. economy over $1.2 trillion annually, with ...

Do in-house lawyers need their own malpractice insurance? Some might. If needed, the type of insurance in-house counsel should explore is called employed lawyers professional liability (ELPL) ...

Medical malpractice is one of the most devastating forms of personal injury. When healthcare professionals make preventable errors, the consequences can be life-altering--or even fatal. In such cases, ...

Jeffrey Steinberg, senior counsel at Dorf Nelson & Zauderer, discusses the risks involved with changing professional liability insurers and recent continuity of coverage endorsements that may minimize ...

Maryland does not require lawyers to carry professional liability insurance. Oregon, West Virginia, Nebraska, and Rhode Island have forms of mandatory insurance. Many others, such as Delaware and ...

Is malpractice insurance the same as professional liability insurance? Malpractice insurance, professional liability insurance (also called professional indemnity insurance), and errors and omissions ...

Law firms throughout the U.S. must continue to navigate the challenges posed by malpractice litigation, including rising settlement costs and errors leading to claims, according to the fifteenth ...

Medical professionals are encouraged to take out malpractice insurance to cover damages and costs arising from errors or negligence. Mental health professionals also have the opportunity to protect ...