This is the second in a series that is looking at the different types of defense tactics a property owner and their insurance defense team may use while battling a premises liability case. In the first post, we discussed the assumed risk defense. Now, we will examine...
Premises liability defenses: part 1
This series will dive into different defense tactics that property owners and their insurance defense team may be able to use during premises liability cases. First up is the assumed risk defense. Injuries occur on properties often, but the property owner is not...
How will electronic logging devices impact litigation?
Commercial motor insurers and carriers should be aware that in 2017, Congress solidified the law that requires commercial vehicles to be equipped with electronic logging devices. These devices monitor driver logs, including driving hours as well as other features such...
Changes in New York’s no-fault law?
New York state complies with a no-fault law for drivers involved in crashes. Attorneys as well as auto insurers are likely aware that some individuals attempt to submit fraudulent or exaggerated claims, taking advantage of the system. Originally intended to benefit...
Autopilot mode making waves in the auto insurance industry
Telsa's autopilot feature has resulted in the death of a Florida man. One of the first deaths of its kind, the semi-automatic driving feature may make the auto insurance industry scrutinize the new technology in cars. In typical scenarios, automobile insurers and...
Arbitration vs. litigation
Disputes in the insurance world are common and there are often different ways to go about solving them. Two of the most common ways are in front of a court or arbitration. Arbitration requires both sides to turn to a third party who will aid in resolving the dispute....
The Complexities Of Rideshare Insurance Coverage In New York
Navigating new rideshare laws and their impact on insurance coverage disputes has become increasingly more complicated. With the passage of legislation last year, rideshare companies such as Lyft, Uber and Ride are mandated to provide vehicle liability insurance of...
Self-driving cars raise new issues for drivers and insurers
When automakers starting testing self-driving vehicles, New York was the only state with a law that potentially restricted the technology. According to Consumer Reports, there is a state restriction which stipulates NY drivers must have one hand on the wheel while the...
Is the scaffold law still needed?
The state of New York is a great place to live because it's one of the centers of world commerce has been so for a long time now. Because of that, there are laws designed over a hundred years ago still on the books. Many of them no longer make sense. The prime example...
INSURANCE DEFENSE LITIGATORS SERVING GARDEN CITY, LONG ISLAND AND JERSEY CITY, NJ
Our team of insurance defense litigators can be engaged to represent clients who are facing a wide range of different types of insurance matters. We have an office in Jersey City, New Jersey, and we also serve people on Long Island out of our Garden City location. If...