The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all truck drivers here in New York and elsewhere to maintain a log of their activities. Keeping a log book might seem like an intrusion and an inconvenience, but it can be a trucker's best tool after an...
Month: October 2016
Car accident defense is a necessity for New York insurers
Even though one of the primary purposes of an insurance company or a self-insured company is to pay claims, that does not mean that every claim should be paid without out first ascertaining whether doing so would be appropriate. This is simply because paying out every...
What credit card debt looks like in 2016
It's easier than ever to obtain a credit card. American's have difficulty saying "no," when it comes to credit card offers. As of 2016, the average debt is quite high. The national average for credit card debt, according to the Federal Reserve, is $935.6 billion. This...
Lack of safety measures could complicate insurance defense
Every New York industry is required to follow certain safety regulations in order to protect its workers and the public. When a company and/or its employees do not follow those measures, accidents can happen. If an accident does happen, a lack of safety measures could...
Defending medical professionals in obstetrics and gynecology
Few things are more disconcerting than being given notice that you are being sued. Medical professionals who work in obstetrics and gynecology here in New York can find themselves in this position when patients believe that a mistake was made that caused them and/or...