Joe is the creator of ClaimIntercept ™, his proprietary strategic response service that covers a home inspector against
potential professional liability claims.
Not exact matches
But if you need to be convinced, consider that failing to notify your
liability insurer of a
potential claim could have consequences beyond
potential coverage issues under the policy, including the possibility that you could be found guilty of
professional misconduct.
The requirement for insured lawyers to report
potential claims to the insurer as soon as practicable upon becoming aware of circumstances which might result in a
claim is not only part of every CLIA
liability insurance policy, but also set out in the Law Society of Manitoba Rules and the Code of
Professional Conduct.
Topics discussed include: strategies for identifying the required elements for a
potential malpractice action; the evaluation of the defenses that might bar recovery or defeat a
claim; establishing or refuting the applicable standard of care with expert testimony; identifying when a conflict of interest results in divided loyalties, when such a conflict may form the basis of a
claim, and the defenses to such conflict of interest
claims; and distinguishing malpractice
liability from a violation of
professional ethical standards and if or when such standards are relevant to litigating a malpractice
claim.
We advised in connection with a
claim being made against our client by the liquidators of his former consulting company for recovery of alleged director's loan account and in respect of a
potential claim for
professional negligence against his former accountants who mis - advised him in respect of his and the company's personal and corporation tax
liabilities.
This panel will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the «Wireless World», including the
potential pitfalls such as the wording of your biography or resume posted in social media, or the risk of violating
professional responsibility rules and having to make a claim to your Professional Liability Insura
professional responsibility rules and having to make a
claim to your
Professional Liability Insura
Professional Liability Insurance carrier.