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Totaling your vehicle can be devastating enough. But when you still owe money on a loan balance, the situation gets even worse. In many cases, the settlement offer from your insurance company may not cover the entire balance of the loan. Car accident attorneys in Queens and Brooklyn can suggest a few different remedies to… Read More »
There are new amendments to the No-Fault regulations, effective 4/1/13. They apply to all services provided after 4/1/13. In a nutshell, they are: A provider has 120 days to respond to verification requests asking for documents; NOT EXAMINATIONS. If not submitted within 120 days, then the insurer may deny for failure to supply the verification,… Read More »
After an accident, you probably feel shaken, confused and scared. If you have sustained serious injuries, your first priority is receiving medical attention. If your property incurred damage, your thoughts probably turn to, “How will I be reimbursed for the damage?” Traumatized by the event, many people forget to preserve evidence to help protect a… Read More »
Scammers are always looking for a way to con innocent, hard-working people out of their money. Con artists tend to prey on the most vulnerable — including struggling homeowners at risk of foreclosure and those who are facing a mountain of credit card and consumer debt. Currently, people are falling for an array of loan… Read More »
The New York State Department of Financial Services has proposed several new regulations to the no-fault law including a provision that will, in some circumstances, excuse an insurer’s technical or immaterial failure to comply with a prescribed time frame. Although on its face these changes may appear benign, regulations such as these threaten to undermine… Read More »
The number one question our clients ask after they have received a Pre-Foreclosure Notice or a foreclosure summons is, “When will I lose my house?” Fortunately, the foreclosure process is long and drawn out, giving homeowners plenty of time to explore their options. Just because you are behind on your payments does not necessarily mean… Read More »
Hurricane Sandy has wreaked havoc across the Northeast. Queens, Brooklyn and Long Island have been particularly damaged by the storm as flooding, fires, and fallen debris have left many areas resembling war zones. Experts are predicting that it will take years for some areas to fully recover. In the wake of such devastation, I… Read More »
As a no-fault attorney and a baseball fan I was very intrigued by a recent ESPN article. Barry Zito, a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, was involved in a car accident in which he was not at fault. After the accident Mr. Zito stated that he felt pretty good but had some soreness. What… Read More »
At long last, the much dreaded knock on your front door, many times at a somewhat odd hour of the day or perhaps even on your day of rest, from an unknown individual seeking only to greet you and introduce you to a lawsuit in Supreme Court. Your name will be prominently and most publicly… Read More »
Rubin and Licatesi Continues to Assist Healthcare Providers Combat Abusive Insurance Company Tactics New York’s no-fault insurance law has recently made national headlines as over 36 people have been charged with perpetrating a $113 million dollar fraud against insurers through the system. As a direct result of the recent arrests, insurers are jumping on… Read More »
