Category: Insurance
Does Tort Reform Lower Insurance Premiums?
One of the biggest selling points for tort reform is that it will lower insurance premiums. That’s the pitch insurance …
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The Truth about Tort Reform: Frivolous Lawsuits
If you’re worried about how frivolous lawsuits and huge jury verdicts are affecting your insurance premiums, there’s something important you …
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South Carolina Senate Doubles Down on Tort Reform
The South Carolina Senate has been working tirelessly toward a controversial tort reform bill that would end joint and several …
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South Carolina Tort Reform Bill Moves to the House
You may have heard rumblings that the South Carolina tort reform bill (SB 244) is “dead.” That’s not technically true, …
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Judiciary Subcommittee Issues Favorable Report on SB 244
On Thursday, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee issued a favorable report on SB 244, but the battle isn’t over. On Tuesday, …
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Time is Running out to Stop SB 244
We’ve written quite a bit lately about the many ways SB 244 could hurt South Carolina residents, property owners, business …
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SB 244 Would Let Insurance Companies Act in Bad Faith
When you contract with an insurance company, they have an obligation to pay reasonable claims. Under current South Carolina law, …
Read MoreSB 244 is Bad for Everyone
The insurance companies pushing tort reform in South Carolina have set up a false conflict among South Carolinians. If you …
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SB 244 Is Bad for Victims of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice can be life altering, or even fatal. Current South Carolina law strikes a balance among the needs of …
Read More7 Ways Tort Reform Would Hurt Injured People in SC (and Why it Won’t Help You)
The wealthy and powerful insurance lobby is hard at work in South Carolina, trying to pass legislation that will make …
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