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Situations Where You Need Commercial Liability Insurance

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When visiting your business, a client falls on loose carpeting, your employee leaves the water running in a customer’s home, someone files a lawsuit claiming misleading information in one of your ads — all these situations can lead to court battles and financial disaster if your Arlington, TX business isn’t properly covered.

To review your coverage to ensure it pays for the associated medical and legal expenses and punitive damages, call Rickey McGill Insurance Agency. In the meantime, here is some information on commercial liability insurance that every business owner should know. 

What Does Commercial Liability Insurance Cover?

Commercial liability insurance covers your legal defense and damages if you are held liable in a court proceeding. A lawsuit can have many negative impacts on your business and is one of the most frequently used types of coverage.

Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability

Bodily injury and property damage protect you from legal liability and pay for bodily injury or property damage experienced by others. It covers events that occur at your place of business or elsewhere if the incident involves the negligent act of you or an employee.

Personal Injury and Advertising Injury

These types of coverage protect you from liability for several offenses, including libel, slander, copyright infringement, false arrest, wrongful evictions and using someone else’s ad ideas.

Medical Payments

This type of coverage includes injuries for non-employees due to an event that occurs on your business premises or as part of your business activities. Approved medical payments claims pay for surgical, medical, ambulance, hospital and funeral expenses for someone hurt or killed in an accident at your premises or deriving from your business operations.

Contact Rickey McGill Insurance Agency today to set up an appointment for a quote on general liability and other commercial insurance coverage for your Arlington, TX business.

 

Does Home Insurance Cover Roof Damage?

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Discovering that your roof has been damaged is never fun. You may notice water stains in the attic or see visual damage as you drive up to your house. Roof leaks and other perils are written into many homeowners policies. However, one of the things your insurance company looks at is what caused the damage at your Arlington, TX property. Rickey McGill Insurance Agency can help you explore what options to choose to protect your home and belongings, but here’s some basic information on homeowners insurance to get you started.

Events That May Be Covered

It’s important to understand what is and isn’t covered by the policy you’re considering. Ask your agent about each policy’s open peril list. This list contains the types of events the insurer pays for, which may include fire and smoke damage, volcanic eruption, lightning, explosions, riots, vandalism, snow and ice weight, theft, bursting pipes, and many other events.

Open perils typically include most sudden and accidental incidents, unless the cause is specifically excluded in your policy. It’s not a good idea to file claims related to normal wear and tear since that’s considered a maintenance issue and the owner’s responsibility. For example, your insurance might pay for damage caused by a storm that topples a tree onto your roof. However, If the shingles on your roof are worn and the roof starts to leak as a result, you may have to fix the damage out of your own budget. 

Some events, like floods, are specifically excluded and require separate policies. Other hazards may be subject to varying coverage due to the risks in your area. Your agent is the best resource for understanding your options for hazards typically excluded from regular homeowners insurance. These events include landslides, mudslides, and earthquakes, as well as flooding, animal infestation, mold and foundation settling, and damage. 

Contact Rickey McGill Insurance Agency today for more information on the types of coverage available for your Arlington, TX home. Feel free to set up an appointment for a quote on covering roof damage and other events.