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New York no-fault insurance attorney discusses adapting legal practice during COVID-19 remote work, including arbitration submissions and virtual hearings.
I start by stating the obvious: None us in this profession are generally “essential workers”. We at best redistribute wealth. What does that mean to you? It means getting behind the laptop, watching Cuomo at 11:30 and DJT at 5:15 or 5:45 PM. For some, it is doing arbitration submissions, which should continue due to the paperless and lack of personal appearances necessary to keep that system going.
For others, it is finishing discovery demands and responding to motions, although it is now illegal to file to any papers. And yet for others, it is putting deals together and drafting contracts. But, the work is all done in seeming isolation.
No-Fault involves small bills and tons of redundancy. Sometimes, there is some very interesting or novel issues within the minutia. I for one am always searching for it. But, with a closed judicial system and plenty of people laid off, this has become a tough road to navigate.
I for one look forward to virtual hearings, virtual court appearances and Skype trials. Robert Frost told us: ” Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. “
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What is New York's no-fault insurance system?
New York's no-fault insurance system requires all drivers to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. This pays for medical expenses and lost wages regardless of who caused the accident, up to policy limits. However, you can only sue for additional damages if you meet the 'serious injury' threshold.
