Here is a central irony associated with the practice of medicine in New York, as noted in a recent media article addressing that subject. To wit: New York is reportedly the leading state in the country for training doctors, yet it ranks dead last as a work environment...
Month: June 2015
Bad faith claim against auto insurer dismissed… for now
In New York and Vermont, to prove that an insurer has acted in bad faith, a plaintiff must provide a factual basis for claiming that the insurer did one or more of the following: Unreasonably denied the insured's claim Failed to conduct an adequate investigation...
Did overcrowding cause tragic balcony collapse?
Officials are trying to determine what caused a fifth-floor apartment balcony in Berkeley, California, to collapse early Tuesday morning, killing six people and leaving several others injured.Many of those killed and injured in the collapse were college students from...
Premises liability and swimming pools: part I
In the coming summer months, many residents in the Albany area will head to both private and public pools to cool off. While swimming pools are readily associated with having fun, every swimming pool, regardless of size or depth also poses hazards. For homeowners who...