The public tends to believe that any accident involving an 18-wheeler is the fault of the truck driver. People here in New York and elsewhere look into truck drivers' logs and attempt to disparage their character by claiming that they were fatigued, distracted or...
Month: August 2017
Insurance industry blamed by uninformed consumers
There is no question that insurance law is complex, and insurance policies are often full of intricate details. Laws governing the insurance industry also vary from state to state, further complicating the matter. Unfortunately, many consumers have a simplistic view...
Geico bad faith claims may alter insurance law
Insurance companies are often portrayed as the bad guys when claims are denied. They may be accused of acting in bad faith, and it is common for policyholders to file lawsuits in New York courts against companies that deny their claims. However, insurance law varies...
3 steps you can take to protect your credit during divorce
Divorce not only takes a toll on your emotions but your finances, too. Those co-signed loans and shared accounts that were once a sign of your romance now cause you immense stress. While you will figure out certain financial problems in your divorce agreement, a lot...
Declaratory judgment actions taken after suspicious accident
When people own items that are precious or valuable, they tend to insure them. If something happens to an object so that it is lost, damaged or rendered useless, the owner can file a claim to be reimbursed up to the value of the insurance policy. Of course, there are...
Truck accident defense examines all possibilities
Truckers often get a bad rap, especially when they are involved in accidents with much smaller vehicles. Often, however, the drivers of smaller vehicles simply become impatient sharing the road with trucks that are large, heavy and noisy. It is not unheard of for a...