I was involved in an accident in which my car was damaged but no-one was hurt. I received a letter from the other driver’s insurance carrier saying that the insurance carrier was disclaiming. There was a bunch of legal jargon I didn’t understand in the letter. How will I fix my car? It is probably … Continue reading Insurance Disclaimers
Category: Accident Cases in Court
I was injured on a jet ski during a recent trip to the Bahamas. Can I sue the hotel for my injuries? This is a very complicated question. The answer is going to be probably not. But, the question is so complicated, it would probably take a long consultation to give you a more precise … Continue reading Injuries Abroad
Last year this website posted a blog that touched on the issue of negligent infliction of emotional distress. The Court of Appeals recently wrote an opinion clarifying an issue surrounding these claims: Green v Esplanade Venture Partnership, 2021 NY Slip Op 01092. This sad story occurred May 17, 2015. Two year old Devere Green was … Continue reading Zone of Danger
My son was seriously injured in a bicycle accident, but I was disappointed with the recovery he received because my lawyer told me there was a problem with insurance coverage. He said there was no excess insurance. What can I do to help my son? All cars must have minimum liability coverage for all accidents. … Continue reading Excess Insurance
The Court found that the crossing guard created a special duty of the police to insure the child would get home safely. But the Court repeated the rule that there is no general duty to insure citizens are never the victims of accidents or crimes.
give your insurance carrier timely notice of any claims to avoid a disclaimer of your homeowner's policy
Victims of negligent infliction of emotional distress have a difficult time recovering for their damages
If insurance paid my medical bills, does the insurance company have a lien on my personal injury settlement There is no short answer to this question. Injured people seek immediate medical treatment. There is no time to wait for a personal injury case settlement which could take years. Insurers pay medical providers for their services. … Continue reading Liens on Accident Claims
How does a judge determine the monetary value of a personal injury claim? A Court awards "fair and reasonable" compensation for the injuries sustained. This does not really seem like an answer, but the question is too vague to give a better answer. The best I can really do is to briefly explain the process … Continue reading Monetary Value of Personal Injuries