The Risk of Attorney Fees in UIM Cases: A Brief Update on Recent Case Law

Join Smith Freed Eberhard Partner Ashley Nagrodski and Senior Associate John Barton as they discuss a recent significant case, Ratty v. Progressive, and the timeline of UIM claims handling in the state of Washington. This case is important for insurers to be aware of, as this will bring potential change in Washington courts. It is important for insurance carriers to be familiar with pre-suit, pre-filing, and early investigation timelines and the changes to the approach of UIM cases.

Why Watch This Webinar?

This webinar is designed for claims professionals and provides a basic overview of a recent significant case in Washington, Ratty v. Progressive, and its potential implications for insurers.

Key Cases Presented Include:

• An in-depth analysis of Ratty v. Progressive
• Changes to the approach of UIM cases
• Pre-suit, pre-filing, and early investigation
• Key language to include
• Timeline for UIM cases
• Impact on Washington courts

CE Credit (Only Applicable To Attendees At Date and Time of Webinar, *Not Applicable After Webinar Date*): This webinar was approved for 1 hour of adjuster continuing education (CE) credit in the following states: WA.

The content of this webinar is appropriate for insurance professionals of all experience levels. Attendance will be monitored.

Cost: This webinar is free to attend. Please feel free to share this invitation with your contacts in the industry.

Questions: Please contact Julia Thompson at 503-227-2424 or jdcthompson@smithfreed.com