Professional liability insurance (PLI) is a type of insurance that protects firms from allegations of carelessness. Any legal fees and pay-outs that an insured party is responsible for if they are proven legally liable are covered by liability insurance policies. Liability insurance, unlike other types of insurance, pays third parties rather than policyholders. This type of insurance is required for firms and individuals who provide services to other businesses and individuals. If legal action is taken, your policy may cover the costs of defending a civil lawsuit.
Process of Liability Insurance:
Individuals who are legally responsible and at fault for the hurt of others, or who damage the property of others, require liability insurance. As a result, third-party insurance is often known as liability insurance. Liability insurance does not cover deliberate or illegal conduct, even if the insured party is found legally responsible. Anyone who owns a business drives a car, conducts medicine, or practices law-basically anyone who can be sued for damages and/or injuries-takes out a policy. The insured and third parties who may be hurt as a result of the policyholder’s unintentional negligence are both covered by the policy. Most states, for example, require car owners to obtain liability insurance as part of their auto insurance plans to cover injury to others and property damage in the event of an accident. A product producer may obtain product liability insurance to protect themselves if a product is defective and causes harm to customers or others. Business owners can obtain liability insurance to protect themselves if one of their employees gets hurt while on the job.
At Griggs Ficklen, we’ll help you protect the company you’ve worked so hard to develop by providing the insurance coverage it requires and deserves. We understand the risks that come with running a business and what it takes to safeguard it with the correct coverages now and in the future. Jefferson, GA, Elberton, Commerce, GA, Nicholson, GA, Lincolnton, GA, Bogart, and GA areas can contact us.