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View ArticleAre the truckers you insure ELD compliant?
The days of paper logs and fudging hours of service are long gone. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMSCA) placed a mandate on electronic logging devices a few years ago. Since then,...
View Article2 Elements Of New York’s Scaffold Law
Employees, employers and insurance agents are likely aware of New York’s Labor Law 240, also commonly known as the “Scaffold Law.” The 1885 law was created with the intent of protecting construction...
View ArticleAre there limitations to New York’s No-Fault law?
New York is only one of 12 states, as well as Puerto Rico, in the United States that requires insurance companies to utilize a no-fault policy after an insured driver is involved in an accident. This...
View ArticleDefending a Claim under New York Labor Law Section 240(1): The Obstacles for...
New York Labor Law Section 240(1) is a broad-reaching statute that requires the use of scaffolding and other protective measures in various construction-related work. For contractors, property owners,...
View ArticleNew York Labor Law Section 240(1) and Misusing Safety Equipment: The Case of...
In a recent disputed decision, the New York Court of Appeals reversed a decision of the First Department that dismissed a lawsuit on summary judgment, instead finding that there was an issue of fact as...
View ArticleThe Homeowner Exemption to New York Labor Law Sections 240 and 241
New York Labor Law Sections 240 and 241 provide broad requirements for the use of scaffolding and other safety equipment for various construction projects. These statutes give workers causes of action...
View ArticleContinuous Treatment Doctrine Failed to Revive Bronx County Medical...
Typically, in New York, an injured person has 2.5 years, or 30 months, from the time of the injury to file a medical malpractice claim. However, there are numerous exceptions to this timeframe, such as...
View ArticleNew York State Senate Votes to Repeal Immunity Protections for Nursing Homes
On March 24, 2021, the New York State Senate unanimously voted to pass the Treatment Protection Act. The Act will, among other provisions, repeal the criminal and civil immunity that was granted to...
View ArticleCOVID-19’s Uncertain Impact on Future Malpractice Claims
It is undeniable that COVID-19 health crisis has taken a large toll on front-line healthcare workers over the past year. In the early onset of COVID, Article 30-D of the Public Health Law, better known...
View ArticleContinuous Treatment Doctrine Failed to Revive Bronx County Medical...
Typically, in New York, an injured person has 2.5 years, or 30 months, from the time of the injury to file a medical malpractice claim. However, there are numerous exceptions to this timeframe, such as...
View ArticleNew York State Senate Votes to Repeal Immunity Protections for Nursing Homes
On March 24, 2021, the New York State Senate unanimously voted to pass the Treatment Protection Act. The Act will, among other provisions, repeal the criminal and civil immunity that was granted to...
View ArticleCOVID-19’s Uncertain Impact on Future Malpractice Claims
It is undeniable that COVID-19 health crisis has taken a large toll on front-line healthcare workers over the past year. In the early onset of COVID, Article 30-D of the Public Health Law, better known...
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