Legal Protection Through Errors and Omissions Insurance

It seems like more and more people are turning to litigation to deal with any problems that might come up between a client and a business. It doesn’t matter how frivolous the claim, people seem determined to take a company to court and get some kind of compensation out of it. If this happens to you or your company, Errors and Omissions insurance can keep you protected.

When a customer or client attempts to hold you or your company responsible for errors or failure to complete work as specified in a contract, Errors and Omissions insurance can cover you. Any contract performance dispute can be serious problems for a company, but the right insurance program can help you work through it.

Any professional business can benefit from this kind of insurance, but it is particularly useful for companies in the service industry where clients are more prone to dispute the quality of results. When you offer a service for a fee there isn’t a tangible object to prove the work was done properly, and this is why clients are more prone to turn to litigation.

One can think of Errors and Omissions insurance as a policy that is very similar to malpractice insurance. The fact is that sometimes things go wrong in both the service industry and the medical industry no matter how hard you try to avoid problems. And when the client seeks compensation for the error, this kind of insurance can be a lifesaver.

And sometimes there are situations that are just out of your control, and no matter how much effort you put into finishing the task or job as it was outlined in the contract, it just can’t be done. It might be because of an underperforming employee, or a debilitating accident on the job. The thing to remember is that while it may not have been your fault, that doesn’t mean the customer won’t seek compensation. Will you be ready for it?

Different insurance companies will, of course, offer different levels of Errors and Omissions protection, and you should make the sure coverage is right for you. There may be some options you don’t need, and there are some features you don’t want to miss. Either way, make sure that you understand your policy and how it will protect you.

A good policy will cover any judgment against you as well as any legal or court fees that you might incur. Even if the claim is totally baseless and the judge rules in your favor, the costs of lawyers and legal fees can do significant damage to a company, so be sure the policy covers both areas. You should also be sure that the policy will cover full time, W2 employees as well as 1099 subcontractors.

Unfortunately, many companies forget about the benefits of Errors and Omissions insurance. They believe that since they haven’t had any problems so far, they’ll be fine in the future. But the fact is that it only takes one litigious customer to cause serious problems. The right policy, however, can help you avoid them all.

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