Calgary Law Firms Professional Liability Insurance

If you’re a legal professional, attorney, paralegal or someone employed by one of the many Calgary law firms operating in the city, you may find yourself accused of malpractice or negligence and legal action may be taken against you. Most Calgary law firms have Commercial General Liability Insurance (also known as CGL Insurance). Unfortunately, this typically only covers third-party property damage or bodily injury, not financial damages resulting from your legal services or advice.

Fortunately, EasyCover offers Calgary law firms Professional Liability Insurance (also known as Errors and Omissions Insurance). This unique form of insurance coverage protects you in the event that a client sues you for negligence and can help cover the costs of any legal proceedings.

Examples of Calgary Law Firms Professional Liability Insurance

Typical scenarios for claims can include:

Failure to file in time:
As an attorney, you fail to file a suit in time and it passes the statute of limitations. Due to the negative implications for your client, they sue you for malpractice

Breach of fiduciary duty:
As a fiduciary representative, you fail to fulfill all of your
duties for the client. They accuse you of malpractice

Accusation of misrepresentation: Following the conclusion of a case, the client argues you failed to address their needs and accuses you of misrepresentation. Calgary law firms Professional Liability Insurance can cover you in these circumstances

Protect yourself against the unexpected with Calgary Law Firms Professional Liability Insurance from EasyCover.