Legal Proceedings

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Legal Proceedings [Abstract]

Legal Proceedings

13. Legal Proceedings

Other Matters

There are various other claims and legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business pending against or involving the Company wherein monetary damages are sought.  For certain of these claims, the Company maintains insurance coverage while retaining a portion of the losses that occur through the use of deductibles and retention limits.  Amounts in excess of the self-insured retention levels are fully insured to limits believed appropriate for the Company's operations.  Self-insurance accruals are based on claims filed and an estimate for claims incurred but not reported.  While the Company does maintain insurance above its self-insured levels, a decline in the financial condition of its insurer, while not currently anticipated, could result in increased risk.  It is management's opinion that the Company's exposure under such circumstances or involving any other non-insured claims or legal proceedings would not materially affect its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flow.