In New York, there is a tightly packed population density. Among the people there, it is easy to imagine that you might get lost in the shuffle of an overburdened medical care system. Unfortunately, errors born from negligence and mistakes can happen to anyone. Among...
Month: August 2020
What’s it Worth? August 26, 2020
Welcome to this week’s edition of “What’s it Worth?” The summer may be winding down but we are still seeing lots of settlements and even verdicts from around New York. We’re looking forward to an increase in virtual court conferences, mediations, and depositions post...
Does your insurance cover against protests?
2020's Summer has been one of uncertain outcomes, health concerns and protests — the protests of which have impacted a great deal of economic activity. The impact includes the occasional property damage resulting from the more extreme instances of civil unrest. As...
What should I know about the plain view doctrine?
If you are a property owner who is looking to reduce premises liability, understanding the “plain view” doctrine is a must. Most commonly, any premises liability claim involving a static defect will also invoke the plain view doctrine. According to FindLaw, the plain...
Liability in the age of outdoor dining
Restaurant owners face several types of risks during regular service. From food to property, safety is a significant factor when operating a restaurant. However, as restaurant owners get creative to keep their doors open, they must also consider liability with fresh...
Ensuring safety in hazardous driving conditions
When you operate in the trucking and transportation industry, your top priority is typically ensuring your customer's satisfaction. In most instances, that occurs though completing routes on schedule (whether those are freight deliveries or passenger arrivals). Yet...
What a plaintiff must prove in a premises liability claim
When someone falls and suffers an injury on the property of someone else, they may file a premises liability claim in an attempt to get money to cover their injuries. Such claims cost property owners and insurance companies considerable money each year, even though...
What’s it Worth? August 5, 2020
Welcome back to “What’s it Worth?” We apologize if you received last week’s edition twice or did not receive it at all, we were experiencing some technical difficulties. This week’s edition is a bit shorter as promised. Like previous weeks, we analyzed verdicts and...
The liability of selling or dispensing dangerous hand sanitizer
When you hear the term "defective products," it may conjure images of broken cars or exploding slow cookers. In the field of premises liability, you may think of slips and falls or dangerous equipment. But what if the issue is a dangerous chemical? The need for hand...