Litigators say it’s time to tweak UIM statute 
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Published: November 8, 2010
Tags: General Assembly, Insurance, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Insurance lawyers say the General Assembly may want to revisit its 2010 legislation designed to speed up settlement of claims involving underinsured motorist coverage in Virginia. Critics say there are many unanswered questions, and at least one lawyer said the bill tends to poison relationships among defense counsel.
The new state code provision aimed at streamlining ...
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