Professional Liability Insurance News & Information
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Updates and information on professional liability, legal malpractice, and malpractice avoidance.

ACA-based 'pay-for-performance' initiative could alter malpractice landscape

By Proliability on 5/2/2013 6:33 AM
With the Affordable Care Act expected to be fully implemented in early-2014, there are some changes in the near future that could change professional liability risk for health care professionals, one being pay-for-performance.

Numerous IT security professionals fear data breaches this year

By Proliability on 5/1/2013 6:16 AM
With organizations from law firms to health care providers beginning to utilize the Internet in new ways for work purposes, professional liability risk might increase, as many IT security professionals aren't confident in the ability to defend against these kinds of attacks.

Diagnostic errors most frequently lead to successful malpractice claims

By Proliability on 4/30/2013 10:26 AM
Health care professionals face professional liability risk on the job for numerous reasons, such as surgical procedures or prescribing medication, but a recent study found that the main source of successful malpractice claims is diagnostic errors.

Cyber liability insurance interest growing

By Proliability on 4/29/2013 6:16 AM
With cyberattacks and data breaches affecting businesses across the country, interest in cyber liability insurance is on the rise.

Real estate dealings lead to most legal malpractice claims

By Proliability on 4/29/2013 6:16 AM
Malpractice suits are prevalent for various workers in numerous industries, but recent findings indicate they are the most common for real estate professionals.

Big data beneficial for companies, but it doesn't come without risk

By Proliability on 4/29/2013 6:15 AM
Big data has emerged as a major trend among businesses, and a recent survey found many think it can be a big asset.

Accountants faced fewer class action lawsuits in 2012

By Proliability on 4/24/2013 3:00 AM
During tax season, accountants face a tremendous amount of professional liability risk, as business picks up significantly. Despite the hectic nature of this time of year for accountants, a recent report found these professionals are being sued with less frequency.

Rising residential construction levels could increase liability risk for engineers

By Proliability on 4/24/2013 3:00 AM
With the housing market on the road to recovery, residential construction has begun to pick up, which might create more professional liability risk for engineers designing housing units.

New York attorney sued for allegedly giving bad advice

By Proliability on 4/24/2013 2:47 AM
A man in Madison County, New York is suing his lawyer for malpractice, alleging he gave him bad advice in a bankruptcy case.

Attention to detail can assist real estate agents in reducing liability risk

By Proliability on 4/23/2013 10:17 AM
As activity in the housing market heats up during the spring buying season, real estate agents might find themselves facing more professional liability risk. With the potential for greater risk, these professionals might want to seek out ways they can reduce the chances they face a lawsuit.

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