Malpractice claims are on the rise, according to a recent survey

According to a recent study, law firms have seen more malpractice and professional liability claims against them so far in 2011 than they had in previous years, which is likely a result of the recent economic recession and the slow recovery of the economy. Ames & Gough, an insurance broker, released the results of their most recent study which found that professional liability claims made against lawyers have risen, leading insurance companies to provide as much as 20 percent more coverage in 2011 for the exposure. The study looked into…

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Malpractice claims are on the rise, according to a recent survey

According to a recent study, law firms have seen more malpractice and professional liability claims against them so far in 2011 than they had in previous years, which is likely a result of the recent economic recession and the slow recovery of the economy. Ames & Gough, an insurance broker, released the results of their most recent study which found that professional liability claims made against lawyers have risen, leading insurance companies to provide as much as 20 percent more coverage in 2011 for the exposure. The study looked into…

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