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...
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...
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...
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,...
Truck drivers and trucking companies are not responsible for every truck accident. There are many ways drivers of passenger vehicles cause truck accidents and there are a variety of strategies truck companies can use to defend themselves against negligence claims....
Pharmacists play a unique role in the medical industry. While doctors may be responsible for diagnosing conditions and prescribing medications, pharmacists are responsible for mixing the medications in the dosage necessary to help the patient return to health. This is...
Liability insurance carriers in New York, and in other states for that matter, have two basic obligations to their customers. First, they have to pay covered claims up to the limits of their insurance policy. Second, if their policyholder gets sued, the insurance...
If your company or insurer is facing a personal injury claim following a car accident in New York, it is important to be familiar with car accident liability under New York law and what you can do to defend against the claim. A strong defense is one that knows what...
When an accident occurs between a commercial truck and passenger vehicle, the injuries and damages are often more severe than those that occur in a standard fender bender between two passenger vehicles. Under Section 388 of the New York Vehicle Traffic Law, the driver...
The stakes involved in the defense of a personal injury case can be high. A poorly handled case can be expensive, and it can be harmful to your business’s reputation, which could affect your client relationships moving forward. So, what’s the best way to approach your...
