The New York State Bar Association notes that state law requires insurance carriers to negotiate contracts in good faith. As described by Insurance Journal, acting in good faith also means that both parties provide truthful information. Individuals or businesses...
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Defense strategies against orthodontic malpractice claims
People invest thousands of dollars to get beautifully straight teeth. When their treatment does not meet their expectations, unhappy patients may file malpractice claims against orthodontists. If patients file liability claims, a close review of their chart might...
3 defenses for an auto liability case
Auto insurance companies inevitably face unfair liability cases from their policyholders. The insurance company must mount a vigorous defense to limit its financial exposure in these situations. People who engage in risky behavior sometimes use liability claims to pay...
How can nursing homes reduce the risk of a negligence claim?
Nursing homes pride themselves on their ability to provide care and comfort to the individuals who need it most. If your nursing facility stands accused of negligence, however, your reputation may suffer in the long term. The mere mention of negligence can impact a...
Why you need Employment Practice Liability Insurance
An accusation of workplace discrimination can compromise your company's reputation or cost you significant legal fees. New York's strict anti-discrimination laws are partially responsible for a rise in employee lawsuits. Having Employment Practices Liability Insurance...
Proving an injury is not due to a defect on your property
Business owners of all types must keep premises liability in mind at all times. Customers, residents, and tenants will all be quick to point the finger at the property owner when an injury occurs. In many cases, the injured party might cite a defect on the property as...
How can companies reduce the risk of distracted driving?
If your company employs delivery drivers or technicians who must travel from site to site during their work, then the risk of distracted driving is a huge liability for you. Even the occasional work-related errand calls for preventative action. The CDC reports a...
What’s it Worth? September 22, 2022
Welcome to fall and football. How do you like those 2-0 New York Giants! They say in New York anything is possible. Football make you think of concussion protocols which makes us think to traumatic brain injuries. This is the first of two WIW’s on TBI’s big and small....
Your liability for workplace discrimination by third parties
A recent Bloomberg Law piece highlighted a case of workplace discrimination at a nursing home where white clients were harassing nurses of color. Under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, employers can be liable if third-party harassment occurs on their property,...
What’s it Worth? August 11, 2022
So here we are in the middle of August, 2022. The Mets are on fire. The Yankees were on fire but now not so much. In case anyone cares, pre season football is in full swing. As for our cases, we thought we would give you a few neck and back cases to review. Best...