Curan, Ahlers, Fiden & Norris has extensive experience in the defense of routine and complex general liability cases. We have also developed expertise in assisting insurers with coverage questions, including but not limited to duty to defend and duty to indemnify. The firm specialize in premises liability and lead paint litigation. The firm also has a proven track record assisting insurance companies with regulatory matters.

Principal Areas of Insurance Defense & Coverage Practice

• Litigation-General Liability
  The Litigation General Liability Group deals with all areas of injury and damages, including but not limited to physical injuries, emotional and psychiatric injuries and other losses arising from these areas. We focus on routine auto torts, trucking accidents, premises liability claims, including slip and falls, intentional tort claims, and toxic tort litigation.
  
  
• Premises Liability
  Our attorneys are experienced in premises liability matters in Westchester, New York City and surrounding jurisdictions. We have particular expertise in elevator accident cases.
  
  
• Insurance Coverage
  We have a good deal of experience in interpreting insurance policies and in rendering opinions on coverage, duty to defend, duty to indemnify, and other insurance contract related issues. Our attorneys are also very well versed in defending bad faith litigation, and monitoring claims. The firm has a broad based practice area in policy interpretation on behalf of carriers and also works with excess carriers.
  
  
• State Regulatory Practice
  Our firms connection with the insurance industry dates back to our founding partner when he served as the First Deputy Superintendent for the New York State Insurance Department in the late seventies. After his time there, Michael E. Curan went on to become the Executive Director and General Counsel for the New York State Insurance Brokers Association. He has also been an officer and client of the Insurance Federation of New York since 1980. His experience and reputation in the industry have helped him achieve positive results in his work on behalf of insurance clients in relation with the State of New York.