Wrongful Death / Personal Injury
Jul 31, 2017OUTCOME: Pre-litigation settlement for policy limits of the at fault insured and for add on policy limits of the UM Carrier
Motor vehicle collision wherein spouses were injured; one spouse ultimately succumbed to injuries. UIM carrier disputed add-on coverage, which would have resulted in 50% less UIM coverage available. ... Following detailed legal briefing and a national survey of caselaw for this as of yet undecided issue in Georgia law, the insurer ultimately agreed to pay double the limits it originally contended controlled.
