The New York State Court of Appeals, in its 2009 decision in Pioneer Towers Owners Ass’n v. State Farm Fire & Cas. Company, held that damage to a building caused by excavation work being conducted on an adjacent property was … Continue reading
Category Archives: Insurance
The shifting insurance broker liability landscape of New York
Normally, an insured cannot recover on negligence or breach of contract actions against its insurance broker for having procured coverage, even though the coverage was not entirely in accord with what the inured had requested. As such, if an insured … Continue reading
FEMA Flood Insurance
Pursuant to FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), a flood is defined as a general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of two or more acres of normally dry land area or of two or more properties from … Continue reading
What to do if someone was injured on your construction site in New York
Injuries are an unfortunate part of construction. Whether it is an injured worker or just someone passing through, injuries can have a devastating impact on contractors. After dealing with the immediate medical needs, the contract must turn its attention to … Continue reading
FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Summary of Coverage
This article is an excerpt. Download the NFIP Summary of Coverage to read the entire article. This document was prepared by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to help you understand your flood insurance policy. It provides general information about deductibles, … Continue reading
