Kushnick | Pallaci PLLC Attorney At Law
Falls are one of the leading causes of serious injuries and deaths in construction—and also one of the most frequently cited OSHA violations. If you’re
Construction projects are complex—especially in a place like Long Island, where strict regulations, tight timelines, and high-dollar investments are the norm. Whether you’re a general
New York City construction projects often affect neighboring buildings—and not always in good ways. If your property has been damaged due to nearby construction, you
Meta Description: If your property was damaged by adjacent construction in New York City, learn your rights and how a construction attorney in NYC can
If your neighbor is planning construction and needs access to your property, you’re entitled to more than just a handshake agreement. Here’s what you should
Effectively navigating the complexities of construction disputes demands a comprehensive understanding of the American Arbitration Association’s Construction Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. These rules provide
Navigating the complexities of construction dispute resolution requires a keen understanding of the available pathways, each with its unique benefits and drawbacks. The choice between
Understanding and navigating the intricacies of the New York Lien Law, including the rarely used Section 8, is crucial for contractors and material suppliers aiming
For construction industry professionals, real estate developers, and business owners, understanding New York Lien Law crucial. This section outlines trustees’ responsibilities in managing lien law
People buy insurance to protect just about everything these days. Businesses have a general liability policy to protect against injuries to third parties, home owners have policies to protect their homes against damage from tornados and other weather
Now that Hurricane Sandy has passed, we are receiving questions about insurance coverage regarding making a claim, damage caused by surging water, falling trees, wind and damage to roofs, homes, cars, etc Here are a few examples(please note
In Pioneer Tower Owners Association v. State Farm (a case handled by Kushnick Pallaci) the Court of Appeals limited the application of the “earth movement”exclusion in an insurance policy by holding that the exclusion did not apply to “man
With Hurricane Sandy barreling down on the East Coast everyone should naturally be concerned, first and foremost, with protecting their safety and the safety of their friends, neighbors and family. But when the storm clears there will undoubtedly
In QBE v. D. Gangi Contracting Corp. the Appellate Division, First Department, addressed the all too common problem of an insured contractor failing to provide its commercial general liability insurance carrier with timely notice of the plaintiff construction
How much thought have you put into your commercial general liability insurance policy? Have you ever really read it? Have you ever sat down with your broker or your attorney and gone through it to see just what
In an “earth moving” decision, on April 30, 2009, the New York Court of Appeals unanimously affirmed the Appellate Division Second Departments decision which upheld the lower court’s decision directing State Farm to provide coverage to a Condominium
A recent decision by the Appellate Division, Second Department, highlights the importance of being careful when you purchase insurance for your business. In Kay Bee Builders, Inc. v. Merchant’s Mutual Insurance Co. et al, Kay Bee was hired
Workers’ Compensation Law § 1 applies to injuries that occur in the workplace, including death, regardless of whether the injury is a result of the employer’s negligence or not. The worker’s compensation statutes provide for compensation to employees
New York Labor Law §240(1), popularly known as the Scaffold Law, provides in part that “all contractors and owners and their agents…in the erection, demolition, repairing, altering, painting, cleaning or pointing of a building or structure shall furnish
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