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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
While the media brings national attention to the growing problem of prescription drug addiction, doctors are increasingly in the crosshairs for prescribing opioids and painkillers. Facing administrative hearings and malpractice lawsuits, physicians in New York and...
Bankruptcy is a viable option for debt relief, but it does not come without consequences on your credit score. While your credit score will take a hit, sometimes bankruptcy is necessary to get rid of debt and get back on track. Your bankruptcy will show up on your...
It's just a little fib, and many in New York feel certain no one will ever know. If the misinformation on an application for auto insurance saves the driver money, what harm can it do? In fact, about 10 percent of those applying for insurance reportedly lie on their...
A health care system has filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging that its insurance companies have failed to provide coverages they are obligated to pay. In response, one insurance company filed a countersuit, alleging that the health care...
It is true that patients expect and deserve the best efforts of medical providers when they are ill or injured. However, those same medical professionals also may need some protection of their own when it comes to allegations of malpractice. New York providers may...
