In the competitive world of insurance subrogation, success often hinges not just on the facts of the case or the law but on one simple, early decision: Did you hire the right expert? As a firm with product liability lawyers, some of whom have over 40 years of national experience handling subrogation litigation in…
Subrogation professionals handling automobile collision claims in New York face unique challenges when the tortfeasor is operating a municipal vehicle. While municipal immunity doctrines already complicate recovery, a lesser-known but highly influential statute—New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) § 1103(b)—can upend a seemingly straightforward subrogation file. This provision limits liability for vehicles engaged in…
In the realm of insurance subrogation, understanding the interplay between arbitration proceedings and statutes of limitations is crucial. A common query arises: Does initiating arbitration toll the statute of limitations? This question becomes particularly pertinent when a subrogated carrier files for arbitration, but the arbitration is dismissed for jurisdictional reasons—such as lack of coverage on…