The Insurance Information Institute (III) reported that dog bite claims cost an average of $33,230 in 2016, an increase of 36% since 2008. If you own one or more dogs, do you have the insurance coverage to protect you from dog bite liability? A dog may be man’s best friend, but dog bites account for...
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How to Protect Yourself from Social Media Liability
Should you worry about the content of your teen’s tweets or your spouse’s Pinterest posts? All it takes is for one tweet to veer away from commentary to defamation, or one image to invade another’s privacy, and you could face a lawsuit. The liability portion of your homeowners policy covers you for certain types of...
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Protect Yourself from Volunteer Liability
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that Americans age 16 and older donated a median of 50 hours annually to volunteer activities in 2013. Most people volunteer because they believe in a cause, want to help others or want to improve their community. Although volunteering might feel good, it’s not always risk-free. Here’s how to...
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