A recent Bloomberg Law piece highlighted a case of workplace discrimination at a nursing home where white clients were harassing nurses of color. Under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, employers can be liable if third-party harassment occurs on their property,...
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What’s it Worth? August 11, 2022
So here we are in the middle of August, 2022. The Mets are on fire. The Yankees were on fire but now not so much. In case anyone cares, pre season football is in full swing. As for our cases, we thought we would give you a few neck and back cases to review. Best...
What’s it Worth? August 4, 2022
We’re back! How have you been? Summer going okay? To jump back into the pool and make a splash we decided to do a review of knee injury cases with 2 recently reported cases as well as a few older cases to show how values “evolve” We end on a high note to prove...
Ways passenger vehicle drivers cause truck accidents
Truck drivers and trucking companies are not responsible for every truck accident. There are many ways drivers of passenger vehicles cause truck accidents and there are a variety of strategies truck companies can use to defend themselves against negligence claims....
Is pharmacist malpractice a type of medical malpractice?
Pharmacists play a unique role in the medical industry. While doctors may be responsible for diagnosing conditions and prescribing medications, pharmacists are responsible for mixing the medications in the dosage necessary to help the patient return to health. This is...
Insurance companies should be careful when refusing a defense
Liability insurance carriers in New York, and in other states for that matter, have two basic obligations to their customers. First, they have to pay covered claims up to the limits of their insurance policy. Second, if their policyholder gets sued, the insurance...
How can we defend against a car accident personal injury claim?
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...
Defending trucking companies against employee negligence claims
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...
How should you defend your case? Answer these questions
The stakes involved in the defense of a personal injury case can be high. A poorly handled case can be expensive, and it can be harmful to your business’s reputation, which could affect your client relationships moving forward. So, what’s the best way to approach your...
A survey of different kinds of business insurance
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...