NEW YORK STATE GUIDELINES
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- 1 DAMAGES
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2 CLAIMS HANDLING/COVERAGE
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2.1 Claims Handling Under the Unfair Claims Practices Regulations (Statutory Claims Handling Guidelines)
- 2.1.1 Acknowledgement of Claim - Property Vs. General Liability Claims
- 2.1.2 Coverage Position Letter - Property Vs. General Liability Claims
- 2.1.3 Contents of a Denial Letter
- 2.1.4 Reference to Department of Insurance
- 2.1.5 Activities That Constitute Unfair Claims Practice
- 2.1.6 Private Cause of Action for Unfair Claims Practices and Its Repercussions
- 2.2 UM/UIM Insurance Coverage
- 2.3 Stacking of Uninsured Motorist Coverages
- 2.4 Appointment of Independent Counsel To Represent Insured in Event of Conflict of Interest
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2.1 Claims Handling Under the Unfair Claims Practices Regulations (Statutory Claims Handling Guidelines)
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3 LITIGATION
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3.1 Court Structure
- 3.1.1 Types of Courts and Jurisdiction
- 3.1.2 Type of Actions, Jurisdiction and Geographical Limitations
- 3.1.3 Responsive Pleadings and Deadlines
- 3.1.4 Federal courts – Filing restrictions and response deadlines
- 3.1.5 Extensions for Filing Responsive Pleadings
- 3.1.6 Federal Courts v. State Courts - Advantages and Grounds for Transfer
- 3.2 Statutes of Limitations
- 3.3 Causes of Action Survive Death
- 3.4 Comparative Negligence
- 3.5 Wrongful Death
- 3.6 Pre-Suit Notice of Claim
- 3.7 Offers of Judgment
- 3.8 Arbitration
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3.1 Court Structure
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