Over recent years, news coverage has shown city after city devastated by floods that resulted from heavy rains, hurricanes and even massive snowmelt. Some homeowners living in known flood planes are required by insurance law to purchase flood coverage. However, the...
Month: September 2017
Insurance company claims during natural disasters
Like many across the country, those in New York likely watched the news as devastating hurricanes battered the East Coast. While some may have breathed a sigh of relief to have been spared, others probably realized they could easily be the victims of such a tragedy,...
Doctors may overtreat to protect themselves from lawsuits
Whether a patient is seen in a New York doctor's office or in the emergency room, a single complaint may lead to a battery of tests, each one designed to rule out potential causes of the ailment. The patient may leave the facility with a prescription or even an...
Bankruptcy may lead to new mortgage in less time
Many New York residents fear the thought of bankruptcy. The concern often stems from a belief that they will be unable to gain any credit for 10 years.However, those antiquated thoughts may no longer apply in today’s world of debt and bankruptcy. In fact, the...
Car accidents may lead to complex insurance litigation
With the rise in prescription drug addiction, it is not surprising to see an increase in motor vehicle accidents in New York and across the country. Car accidents involving impaired drivers may create complex situations for insurance companies, including those...