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Injuries on Charter Boat TripsCharter boats carry passengers on fishing trips, sightseeing tours, diving excursions, parties, and other recreational outings. Most trips end safely, but a mistake by the captain or crew can quickly place passengers in danger.A collision, slippery deck, poorly secured… Read more
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Employer-provided life insurance can look simple while someone is working: choose the coverage, name a beneficiary, and watch the premium come out of a paycheck.After the employee dies, however, the claim can expose a complicated system involving the employer, a plan administrator, an insurance… Read more
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You worked for it. You saved it. Maybe you skipped a vacation because the office was short-staffed, held onto days for an emergency, or simply never got around to using everything you had accumulated.Then your job ends, and suddenly those unused hours disappear.Whether your employer can do that… Read more
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Prioritize Everyone’s SafetyThe moments immediately following a boating accident can be confusing and frightening. Vessels may still be moving, passengers may be in the water, and damaged equipment can create additional dangers.Start by checking yourself and others for injuries. When possible, shut… Read more
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When a family loses someone to suicide, a life insurance denial can deepen an already devastating situation.Insurers may point to a suicide clause and tell the beneficiary that no death benefit is payable. In some cases, the policy exclusion does apply. In other cases, the insurer may have the… Read more
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Evidence of Insurability Can Be a Requirement for Additional CoverageMany employers offer group life insurance as part of an employee benefits package.Some basic coverage may be available automatically. But when an employee wants additional or supplemental life insurance, the plan may require… Read more
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A Policy Exclusion Can Change Whether Benefits Are PaidLife insurance is designed to provide financial protection after a policyholder dies. However, policies can contain exclusions that limit when the insurance company must pay benefits.When an insurer believes an exclusion applies, it may deny… Read more
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An Early Life Insurance Claim May Receive Extra ScrutinyWhen a life insurance claim is filed shortly after a policy takes effect, the insurance company may take a closer look at how the policy was obtained.This is because most life insurance policies contain a contestability period, typically… Read more
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The following product recalls have been announced this week—make sure you’re in the know.2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 TrucksGeneral Motors has recalled certain 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks because the brake system control module may fail to… Read more
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The following data breaches have been announced this week—make sure you’re in the know.If you received a data breach notice regarding any of the breaches listed below, act now and take Morgan & Morgan’s data breach quiz to see if you may be eligible for compensation.HILT-Trust 2020-AHILT-… Read more
