Did anyone notice why I put six $ in the title? Well everyday risk and exposures are flowing all around us. Those days when you LEAST expect it tragedies occur. Sometimes those tragedies have consequences with HIGH price tags. Read below and find out what I mean.
IIABA Fall 2009 edition
Titled: Real Life Tragedies
- In Louisiana, an insured's teenage son was driving his younger sister and her friend to the movies. He lost control of the vehicle, left the road and hit a telephone pole. The friend permanently los the use of her right arm and suffered severe brain injuries resulting in a permanent brain damage. The claim was settled for $1,350,000.
- A 41-year-old periodontist suffered injuries to his face and fingers following a head-on automobile accident. A California jury assessed the defendant damages of $576,000.
- Two friends were on a hunting trip in the Connecticut woods when the defendant's gun accidentally discharged. The victim was struck in the eye by a pellet. In an out-of-court settlement, the defendant agreed to pay dames of $192,000.
Sadly, tragedies happen every day and no one can predict if they may be involved in one or even the accidental cause of one. But everyone can prepare for that eventuality by making sure they are protected from potential liability by having a personal umbrella policy.
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