If you are like millions of Americans, you probably shell out more money on interest payments each month than you would care to admit. According to Forbes, the average American household currently has more than $15,000 in credit card debt, and citizens are paying...
Whether you are the manager or owner of a business here in New York, you have a duty to the people who come onto your property to keep it safe. Even when you follow all state and federal laws regarding upkeep and maintenance of your property, that does not mean that...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
At times, an insurer and its insured are at odds with each other. Declaratory judgment actions filed here in New York and elsewhere can head off any potential controversies between the party by outlining each of their rights and responsibilities under an insurance...
Doctors are human, and are, therefore, at risk of making a mistake when it comes to their care of patients, which is something that patients here in New York and elsewhere sometimes fail to remember. In some cases, these errors give rise to medical malpractice claims....
Car accidents that take place on New York's roads that involve at least two vehicles can leave one or more of the drivers with serious injuries. The driver believed to be at fault could end up facing a personal injury claim from the other driver. However, just because...
