Attorney Malpractice Fees/Punitive Damages Excluded? – Everest Elevation

Attorney Malpractice Fees/Punitive Damages Excluded? – CNA

Attorney Fees are almost universally excluded from the definition of damages in attorney malpractice policies.  Punitive damages may or may not be excluded from malpractice coverage, but still may not be permitted by your state. Your insurer may pay defense costs and...
Attorney Malpractice Fees/Punitive Damages Excluded? – Everest Elevation

Does Your Malpractice Insurance Cover Punitive Damages?

Does Your Malpractice Insurance Cover Punitive Damages? When an E&O lawsuit strikes, many professionals assume their malpractice insurance will handle any judgment or settlement. But what happens if that judgment includes punitive damages? Whether your policy will...