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...
Businesses in New York City and elsewhere are constantly besieged with offers to purchase insurance coverage. Many business managers are aware of the need to purchase proper insurance coverage, but it can sometimes be difficult to strip away the sales pitch and only...
It is not uncommon for patients in New York to require a prescription follow a visit with a doctor or specialist. The reasons for a prescription can vary greatly; however, the process of obtaining a prescription is fairly universal. A doctor writes the prescription...
When large retailers in New York or franchisors are facing a lawsuit, it can be particularly draining on the company, especially as the bad publicity drives customers away. Consumer relations may sour when a client makes claims of misrepresentation or false...
If you own a large company, it may be inevitable for legal problems to eventually arise. For example, if you own a manufacturing company you could face lawsuits from consumers claiming that your company produced defective products. This is a serious situation, and you...
Construction is a booming business in New York City. This is true despite societal challenges that have engulfed individuals and businesses across the nation in the past year-plus. As the situation improves, projects are again in progress. Of course, this is...
Allegations of workplace discrimination can be detrimental to employee morale and overall productivity. When a New York employer faces a claim that they or one of their workers has committed a workplace infraction in violation of a state or federal anti-discrimination...
As your business makes and sells its products, consumer safety is probably at the top of your priorities. That’s why most products undergo rigorous testing and have warning labels that make clear to consumers that dangers that are associated with the product. Yet,...
Business and property owners must keep their property safe for customers and guests. But a recent report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau indicates that dubious slip and fall legal claims continued to increase in 2019. Property owners should take precautions so...
