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...
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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...
Recovering compensation for harms caused by medication errors
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...
Defending against allegations in a premises liability case
Owning property in New York and New Jersey comes with certain rights and responsibilities – and property tax obligations. There are as many reasons for owning property as our readers could imagine, from residential or commercial uses to industrial and recreational...