Guess who’s back? We hope that you have had a relaxing summer so far, whether it be hitting the beach or enjoying the Barbie-Oppenheimer double feature. For some of us, the last two months have been a little less thrilling as prepping for the bar exam was the one and...
New York City Liability Defense Legal Blog
3 clues your signage is a legal liability
While you may proactively obvious business risks like theft or cyber attack, protecting against premises liability does not always get enough attention. Corporate signage is an injury and damage liability. When not properly maintained, the sign can fall and lead to...
Strategies to mitigate defective product claims in New York
For businesses in New York, protecting against defective product claims is a critical aspect of operations. Accusations of selling or distributing faulty products can have severe legal and financial consequences, damaging a company's reputation and bottom line....
3 ways to protect your business from a slip and fall lawsuit
As the proprietor of a store, restaurant or other business accessible to the public, you must maintain a safe property. Accidents can happen no matter how careful you are, but certain precautions can help you avoid a costly settlement if an injury occurs. Proper...
When might a hotel owner face a negligent security claim?
As a hotel owner, you likely understand that premises liability claims are inevitable when a guest sustains an injury. You might have many precautions in place to protect your business and your finances from a premises liability claim, but you might not expect a...
Despite good-faith negotiating, bad-faith allegations may arise
The New York State Bar Association notes that state law requires insurance carriers to negotiate contracts in good faith. As described by Insurance Journal, acting in good faith also means that both parties provide truthful information. Individuals or businesses...
What’s it Worth? February 9, 2023
Mahomes or Hurts? Chief or Eagles? Which team do the Kelce parents root for this Sunday? Which town does Andy Reid prefer? Lots of questions surround Super Bowl LVII. Speaking of questions, was it really an errant weather balloon? That’s a question we would like...
Defense strategies against orthodontic malpractice claims
People invest thousands of dollars to get beautifully straight teeth. When their treatment does not meet their expectations, unhappy patients may file malpractice claims against orthodontists. If patients file liability claims, a close review of their chart might...
What’s it Worth? January 26, 2023
Belated Happy New Year! Sorry we have been out of touch, but we were very busy watching the New York Giants and their improbable, exciting, and unfortunately short-lived playoff run. Now we can direct our attention to the never ending question of WIW?, well aware of...
3 defenses for an auto liability case
Auto insurance companies inevitably face unfair liability cases from their policyholders. The insurance company must mount a vigorous defense to limit its financial exposure in these situations. People who engage in risky behavior sometimes use liability claims to pay...