Hello All! I hope you have been having a good summer and have avoided the Delta variant. As the summer draws to a close and we wonder if the courts will pick up, What’s it Worth is back in action. As we have told you in the past we welcome the opportunity to speak to...
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How to prepare for negotiating your liability case
If you’re facing a liability claim, then there’s a lot on the line for you and your business, even if you’re an insurance company. A judgment against you can be costly, and it can also damage your reputation. That’s why it’s imperative that you know how to...
Vigilance on safety often factors in with truck accident defense
In New York, when there is a truck accident, there is a good chance that people involved with suffer catastrophic injuries and lose their lives. This is no surprise given the size of these vehicles and the force of impact when there is a crash. Those who have been...
We can protect large retailers against costly liability claims
While it might seem otherwise in the eyes of the public, large regional and national retail outlets that operate in New York have to watch costs and expenses just like every other business. One need only watch the news to realize that bigger retailers are not immune...
Defenses to truck accidents when another driver is to blame
Sometimes truck drivers are blamed for everything but may not be responsible for causing a truck accident. There are a variety of negligent actions drivers of passenger vehicles can take to cause truck accidents and those actions may serve as a defense to a truck...
Manufacturer-related brake problems can spark truck fires
Driving a large truck is a major responsibility. When New Yorkers and people throughout the nation get behind the wheel of these massive vehicles, it can be intimidating even to those with experience. There are inherent risks with these vehicles and among the most...
What’s it Worth? July 15, 2021
Welcome to this week’s edition of WIW. We are half way through July, half way through the baseball season and 8 days away from the start of the Summer Olympics. Yet, the NBA is still playing basketball. That’s a long season! It won’t take long to read the following...
How landlords may lose coverage when insured by tenants
There are many different types of buildings that landlords own in New York. They may lease to residential tenants or commercial tenants. Which type of rental property they own and the type of tenant that they lease to affects the lease agreement. Residential rentals...
What’s it Worth? July 9, 2021
Welcome to this week’s issue of What’s it Worth? We hope you enjoyed the 4th of July holiday weekend and that your work week has treated you well. Below are 2 cases involving shoulder injuries with surgery and an unusual verdict in an auto accident case. Thanks as...
Insurer must pay entire settlement even if insured is defunct
As asbestos litigation across the country winds down, insurers are facing the issue of how to fund settlements when the insured has gone out of business. In a recent case in New York involving Liberty Mutual, the State Supreme Court Justice ruled against the insurer’s...
