Robert Trautman – February 21, 2013 Thanks to Hurricane Sandy, many property owners in New Jersey are making their first ever claims on their homeowners’ or flood insurance policies. They are faced for the first time with preparing and submitting a Proof of Loss. In this post, I address the requirement for a Proof of… Continue reading Proof of Loss Issues in New Jersey
Month: March 2013
What Constitutes a Total Loss in Washington?
Kenneth Kan – February 27, 2013 My most recent post was inspired by contact from an attorney in Seattle, Washington. This week, continuing with the “Total Loss” series, I decided to stay in Washington. The state is appropriately nicknamed the “Evergreen State.” If you ever visit, you will see how green it really is. If… Continue reading What Constitutes a Total Loss in Washington?
Compliance with Contractual Notice Provisions
Jose A. Aquino – February 15, 2013 A recent decision of New York City Office Of Administrative Trials And Hearings (“OATH”) highlights the significance of compliance with each and every provision of a construction contract. Ferreira Construction Co., Inc. v. Dep’t of Transportation, OATH Index No. 1619/12 (Nov. 16, 2012), involved a public contract to… Continue reading Compliance with Contractual Notice Provisions
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Proof of Loss Requirements In New York State–Part 2
Shaun Marker – February 24, 2013 Last week, I wrote about the importance of timely submitting the proof of loss in first-party property insurance cases. This is particularly true in the New York, which is known as a “strict compliance” state. That means proofs of loss must be submitted timely according to the terms of… Continue reading Proof of Loss Requirements In New York State–Part 2