Federal Government Issues New 15-Passenger Van Safety Rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently issued new rules
Vehicles
Underinsured Church Vehicles: A Significant Risk for Many Churches
Church treasurers should ensure their church’s auto insurance policies provide adequate coverage.
The 2003 Tax Law
Application to churches and church staff.
Accidents Involving Rented Vehicles
Recent case illustrates need for churches to have automobile insurance.
Personal Injuries on Church Property and During Church Activities
A federal court in New York ruled that an “auto exclusion” in a church insurance policy left a church without insurance to cover the death of one child and serious injuries to another.
Personal Injuries on Church Property and During Church Activities – Part 3
A New York court upheld the validity of a state law making it a crime to operate a motor vehicle while using a cell phone.
Personal Injuries on Church Property and During Church Activities – Part 2
An Illinois court ruled that a driver's use of cell phone could be presented to a jury as evidence of negligence.
What Church Treasurers Should Know About Church Vans
Risks associated with 15-passenger vans could outweight benefits.
Personal Injuries on Church Property
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that a school was not legally responsible for injuries suffered by a child who was struck by a car when he ran off of school property onto a street.
Church Vans
Article summary.Many churches own 15-passenger vans, and most use them exclusively to transport children and
Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities – Part 3
An Iowa court ruled that a church was not responsible for the death of a young mother whose car was struck by the church's pastor after he suffered a massive heart attack.
Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities – Part 2
The Oklahoma Supreme Court addressed the important question of whether a church can be liable for the death of a passenger in a church vehicle.
Substantiating Business Use of a Car
A Tax Court ruling addresses unreimbursed expenses.
Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities – Part 1
A Louisiana court ruled that a church was partially responsible for a $27 million verdict based on the death of one child and serious injuries to two other children.
Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities
A New York court ruled that a church was not legally responsible for the death of a parishioner who was struck and killed by a car.
Recent Developments in California Regarding Spoliation of Evidence
A California court ruled that a church could be sued for "spoliation of evidence" because it destroyed a vehicle that had been involved in an accident.
Recent Developments in Connecticut Regarding Sexual Assaults and Church Vehicles
A Connecticut court ruled that a school was liable for the physical and sexual assaults inflicted on an elementary school student while riding on a school bus.
Use of Church Vehicles by Staff Members’ Children
Check your insurance policy to avoid a costly denial of coverage.
Woman Killed Crossing Street to Attend Mass
Court rules that church had no duty to control traffic.
Injuries Caused by Volunteers’ Negligence
Organizations can be held responsible for acts of their employees, but not volunteers.