To prevail in a slip and fall claim, the individual bringing the claim must prove certain elements for the accused property owner or possessor to be liable. If they fail to do so, the property owner or possessor may not be considered liable which is why property...
New York City Liability Defense Legal Blog
What are defense options for car and truck accident claims?
Liability for a car accident can result in the payment of significant damages for the party that is found liable for the accident. For that reason, it is helpful to be familiar with possible defenses to liability for a car accident or truck accident which may leave...
Security firms have to walk a tightrope
Although it may not seem fair, private security firms have to strike a careful balance as they do their work. On the one hand, individuals and businesses who use these security firms obviously expect to do its job by keeping a premises free of disorder and crime. To...
Trucking risk managers are navigating a tough legal climate
The legal climate throughout the country remains difficult for transportation companies that maintain large fleets. On the one hand, insurance premiums have been on the rise over recent years. For a transportation fleet, the cost of insurance can cut deeply into a...
What are potential defenses to dram shop lawsuits?
It is fairly common knowledge for people living in New York that driving a vehicle after drinking too much alcohol is dangerous. It impairs people’s ability to concentrate, dulls their reaction time and affects driver in other ways. Drunk drivers can cause serious car...
ADR processes as an alternative to litigation in New York
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...
Common slip-and-fall defenses
If someone slips and falls on your store premises, their first thought may be to blame you as the store owner, as well as store employees and managers. However, just because a slip-and-fall accident occurred at your store, does not mean that you should be held liable...
FMCSA requires downgrade of alcohol, drug violators
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA, recently issued a new rule which is supposed to help keep drugged and drunk commercial drivers off of the roads. The new rule, which took effect earlier in November, will require various state agencies which...
What leads to medication errors at pharmacies?
When people in New York become ill or injured, they may need to see various medical professionals to diagnose the medical issue and to treat it. Medical treatment can involve testing, surgeries, physical therapy, extra oxygen, IVs for fluids and other treatments. Many...
How to prevent pharmacy medication errors and minimize liability
Medication errors continue to remain a problem in the United States. With pharmacists at the forefront of dispensing medications there are ways that they can minimize their risk of making an error and becoming embroiled in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Pharmacists...