In the first quarter of 2026, TLI closed 23 claims which cost approximately $551,853 to defend and bring to resolution. We are providing summaries of several of the closed claims with lessons learned to further benefit our insureds in their own practices:

Deadlines and Limitations

Client retained insured to represent client in a personal injury case. Approximately three years into the representation, the client contacted the insured for an update on his case. When reviewing the file to provide the update, the insured discovered that he inadvertently missed the statute of limitations for filing the claim. Insured missed statute of limitations to file personal injury case. Insured’s prior assistant input the wrong year into the calendar during the time the insured’s firm was changing over a case management system.  Client hired insured for representation in an immigration matter which required the filing of an application in accordance with the court’s…