7 Litigation Risks Facing Cannabis Companies

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The growth of the cannabis industry has been exponential, and the insurance market is trying to keep up. Thirty-three states have legalized marijuana for medicinal use, and 11 states have legalized it for both medicinal and recreational purposes. Experts estimate that more than 43 million Americans use cannabis regularly. It is a $70 billion a year […]

Grocery Delivery: Who’s Liable in a Car Accident?

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An article in 2018 stated that by 2022, online grocery would be a $100 billion business. With current events like COVID-19, online deliveries are seeing even more of an increase. More Americans are buying online and having their groceries delivered to them. Like it or not, grocery delivery services are a convenient service that customers […]

Grocery Store Injuries — How to Mitigate Risk

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Today, grocery stores are still considered one of our most essential businesses.  Even though consumers have more choices than ever before with online shopping, the vast majority still prefer a physical grocery store. According to a 2018 ICSC report, nine out of 10 consumers buy most of their groceries in physical stores and plan to […]

Slip and Fall Injuries and Lawsuits at Gas Stations and Convenience Stores

Gas stations and convenience stores can become targets for personal injury lawsuits when patrons slip and fall. In fact, any business that owns or is responsible for maintaining property should take steps to protect itself against ‘slip and fall’ or ‘trip and fall’ lawsuits which, in the right circumstances, can lead to large verdicts. Multi-million-dollar […]

Safeguarding Grocery Stores During Times of Shifting Risks

With additional, third-party insurance coverages, grocery stores can fill the gaps in traditional GCL policies.

With so much likely to impact the overall safety and financial security of a grocery store, it’s important to have the right protections in place in the event that a lawsuit or disaster – whether natural or man-made – threatens the business.

Reducing Slip-and-Fall Risks At Retail Stores

Installing security cameras in a retail store can distinguish between legitimate slip and falls, and fraudulent activity.

As medical and legal costs continue to surge, brokers working with retailers should ensure these companies have a robust umbrella program that can cover a potential multi-million dollar judgment.