New York City Liability Defense Legal Blog
Being prepared to withstand a liability lawsuit
Business owners in New York have many unique risks to prepare for including the possibility of being hit with a lawsuit if a situation occurs on the premises of their property where the victim feels a company is to blame. Organizational leaders who consider all angles...
How can you educate patients to prevent medicine error?
New York pharmacists have a high risk job. It is important to take care of the patient's health and well-being. It is also important for pharmacists to take measures to protect themselves. Today we will look at ways to protect yourself as a pharmacist. We will look...
Final trucker HOS rule could help decrease liability
Lawsuits against trucking companies, owner-operators and insurers are rampant in today’s news. Administrators and legislators have worked tirelessly to develop regulations like hours-of-service rules that increase the safety of everyone on the highway. The most recent...
Pharmacy medication error complaints disappear
Pharmacists are well-educated, well-trained, hardworking and devoted to providing the best customer service possible. However, sometimes there are lapses in safety procedures and as a result, pharmacy medication errors occur. This is often due to understaffed and...
An overview of New York’s Dram Shop Act
Most states in American provide a third party the opportunity to sue a bar, nightclub or hotel for injuries occurring from an alcohol-related incident. In New York, these personal injury claims fall under The Dram Shop Act. The statute, found under the state’s General...
Reducing the risk of costly data breaches
High-profile data breaches have placed technology companies in the spotlight by demonstrating how quickly they respond to an attack. With many investors watching the news to determine how breaches affect their stocks, more companies are remaining focused on how to...
How to protect your company from workers’ compensation fraud
Many times, the reputation of companies has been on the line when workers get injured at workplaces. According to experts, workers' compensation law favors employees more than employers. Hence, employees are more likely to get compensated for medical benefits and lost...
How can pharmaceutical errors be reduced?
New York pharmacists have a lot on their plates. They are responsible for filling countless prescriptions every day. Besides that, they also have to stay on top of medical information. They must know the newest side effects, how medicines interact with each other and...
Who can be held liable after a drunk driving accident?
As the owner of a licensed establishment serving alcohol in New York, you can face severe penalties if someone accuses you of contributing to a drunk driving accident. The Law Firm of Connors & Connors, P.C., has over 60 years of experience representing...
E-cigarette and vaping-product manufacturers may face liabilities
One day after New York's attorney general filed legal action against an e-cigarette manufacturer, officials confirmed a second vaping-related death since a first occurred during the previous month. As reported by the New York Post, the state governor noted that the...
