Officials up and down the Northeast coast warned that Hermine could wallop the region with strong winds and possible storm surge, as forecasters predicted that it could strengthen back into a hurricane later on Sunday. By Sunday morning, Hermine’s top sustained winds remained at 65 mph as it moved east-northeast at 12 mph. The storm, … Continued
Service Area: Property Damage After a denial of his homeowner’s insurance claim for damage to his foundation caused by the ruptured sewer line of the adjacent property, lawyers at Greenblatt Agulnick commenced a lawsuit against the insurance carrier for breach of contract and the adjacent property owner for negligence in failing to timely repair the … Continued
After a long year and the substantive investigations coming to a close, we are pleased the we are one step closer to our clients having their day in court. Our client’s have lost their homes, belongings, beloved pets, and have endured significant financial hardships over the past year. We believe that the lawsuit reflects all … Continued
When discussing the concept of insurance broker negligence and failure to procure insurance in New York, the discussion usually starts with talks of visiting a doctor or lawyer. When we go to the doctor, we hop onto the table with the understanding and hope that the doctor will examine us and tell us what we … Continued
I cannot even tell you how many times our firm has consulted individuals and families who have lost everything they own, and been displaced from their rental apartment following a casualty loss such as a fire or water damage. The first question I am always compelled to ask is whether they have property insurance and far … Continued
We’re not just lawyers, we’re parents too. We love our kids they are very cute, but they are little vehicles of destruction. When you add four boys to the mix, the odds of sudden and “accidental” catastrophe is virtually guaranteed increasing the need for protection with property insurance! So when my 3-year old, with his big … Continued
Following a major fire and an insurance claim, client filed suit for property damages attributed to the fire, and for which the insurance company denied liability. The attorneys at Greenblatt & Agulnick, P.C. pursued a claim for breach of contract and bad faith against the insurance carrier. With the assistance of expert testimony, the unpaid … Continued
Following a frozen pipe and significant property damages, the homeowner’s insurance company denied the insured’s claim alleging a failure to maintain heat at the premises. Furthermore, the insurance company further alleged that the premises was not “occupied” at the time of the loss. Utilizing certain ambiguities in the insurance policy, relevant and novel case law, … Continued