New York City Liability Defense Legal Blog
Potential insurance coverage issues for landlords
There are many commercial property owners in New York. There are different types of commercial properties, but many lease all or part of the property to various tenants. Landlords should have well written lease which clearly state the terms of the lease, as many...
Brooklyn e-bike crash may spark products liability case
In New York and across the nation, people who use certain products are under the expectation that they will be manufactured properly and they will be safe. This is especially true when using a product that can cause a serious injury or death if there is an accident....
How dentists can help defend against liability
There's a lot of demand for dental work in New York. No matter how well many dentists prepare and operate, a small percentage of patients may threaten or file malpractice claims. When claims of professional mistakes arise, dentists can take some relatively simple...
Dispensing errors in the context of pharmacies
Pharmacies across New York dispense millions of prescriptions to patients each year. The medications that pharmacists prepare and distribute treat ailments that range from minor to life-threatening, and their work is an extension of the therapeutic process patients’...
Common defenses to a premises liability claim
Defending against a premises liability claim can be important for property owners and landlords to be familiar with. Because their exposure, and liability, can be a costly headache in some situations, knowing how defend against premises liability claims is valuable...
Defending against a trucking accident claim
Trucking accident victims can file lawsuits against truck drivers and their employers (the defendants) for a variety of reasons. As the plaintiff, or party bringing the suit, these alleged victims will have to assert one or more claims against the trucking defendants....
Insurance company’s refusal to pay may doom major retailer
It is a fundamental reality that any business in New York and across the nation must have a certain level of insurance to account for challenges that arise. People generally think this is related to an accident on the business premises, for a fire, theft or other...
Why is determining liability for security breaches so difficult?
In any business, technology is becoming the foundation. Everything is online or stored digitally and so all businesses require security systems and risk mitigation to prevent cyberattacks. According to Forbes, in 2019, there were almost 1500 data breaches....
Proper parking lot lighting important
There are many ways that someone could get hurt when visiting your business, and you hold liability for any injuries that occur. It is well worth it for you to assess the hazards in and around your business that could pose a problem and to find solutions to fix them....
Financial company faces million-dollar data breach lawsuit
Individuals who entrust their private data to a major New York financial service typically expect that company to provide them with reasonable security that protects their information. However, when that trust is broken by a data breach, the financial institution may...
