New York Grieving Families Act Vetoed for a Third Time
- posted: Mar. 09, 2025
- Wrongful Death
When an individual, business or government body causes a fatal incident, the harm experienced by the victim’s loved ones is irreversible. Nothing can completely undo the effects of a wrongful Read More
If You Have a Living Trust, Do You Need a Will?
- posted: Jul. 08, 2023
- Divorce,  Family Law,  Legal Separation,  Property Division,  Car Accidents,  Personal Injury,  Taxi Accidents,  Medical Malpractice,  Elder Care,  Nursing Home Abuse,  Dog Bites,  Estate Planning,  Wills,  Slip and Fall,  Alimony,  Bus and Subway Accident,  Bike Accidents,  Uncategorized,  Truck Accident,  Probate Litigation,  living wills,  Medical Care,  Carriage Horse Accidents,  Motorcycle Accidents,  Pipe Explosion Accident,  Pedestrian Accidents,  nursing home negligence,  Wrongful Death,  Child Custody,  Pedestrian Accident,  Adoption,  Construction Accident,  Animal Accidents,  Living Will,  Child Support,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19,  Premises Liability
A living trust is a means of transferring property to designated beneficiaries upon your death. It serves many of the same purposes as a will and is often touted as Read More
Can You Sue Over a Dog Bite Injury in New York? It Depends.
- posted: Jul. 15, 2022
- Divorce,  Family Law,  Legal Separation,  Property Division,  Car Accidents,  Personal Injury,  Taxi Accidents,  Medical Malpractice,  Elder Care,  Nursing Home Abuse,  Dog Bites,  Estate Planning,  Wills,  Slip and Fall,  Alimony,  Bus and Subway Accident,  Bike Accidents,  Uncategorized,  Truck Accident,  Probate Litigation,  living wills,  Medical Care,  Carriage Horse Accidents,  Motorcycle Accidents,  Pipe Explosion Accident,  Pedestrian Accidents,  nursing home negligence,  Wrongful Death,  Child Custody,  Pedestrian Accident,  Adoption,  Construction Accident,  Animal Accidents,  Living Will,  Child Support,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19,  Premises Liability
You might assume that if you are ever bitten by a dog, you will be able to file a claim against its owner to recover damages. But in New York, Read More
Determining a Pedestrian Knockdown Accident Victim’s Right to Damages
- posted: May 30, 2022
- Divorce,  Family Law,  Legal Separation,  Property Division,  Car Accidents,  Personal Injury,  Taxi Accidents,  Medical Malpractice,  Elder Care,  Nursing Home Abuse,  Dog Bites,  Estate Planning,  Wills,  Slip and Fall,  Alimony,  Bus and Subway Accident,  Bike Accidents,  Uncategorized,  Truck Accident,  Probate Litigation,  living wills,  Medical Care,  Carriage Horse Accidents,  Motorcycle Accidents,  Pipe Explosion Accident,  Pedestrian Accidents,  nursing home negligence,  Wrongful Death,  Child Custody,  Pedestrian Accident,  Adoption,  Construction Accident,  Animal Accidents,  Living Will,  Child Support,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19,  Premises Liability
You may have heard that New York is a no-fault state when it comes to auto accidents. That means an injured party’s own insurance company initially covers medical bills and Read More
The Most Common Injuries Resulting from Rear-End Collisions
- posted: May 15, 2022
- Divorce,  Family Law,  Legal Separation,  Property Division,  Car Accidents,  Personal Injury,  Taxi Accidents,  Medical Malpractice,  Elder Care,  Nursing Home Abuse,  Dog Bites,  Estate Planning,  Wills,  Slip and Fall,  Alimony,  Bus and Subway Accident,  Bike Accidents,  Uncategorized,  Truck Accident,  Probate Litigation,  living wills,  Medical Care,  Carriage Horse Accidents,  Motorcycle Accidents,  Pipe Explosion Accident,  Pedestrian Accidents,  nursing home negligence,  Wrongful Death,  Child Custody,  Pedestrian Accident,  Adoption,  Construction Accident,  Animal Accidents,  Living Will,  Child Support,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19,  Premises Liability
Rear-end collisions are the most common type of two-vehicle accidents. While they don’t often involve fatalities, rear-enders can result in serious and long-lasting injuries to the occupants of both vehicles Read More
Challenges of Determining Fault in a Truck Accident
- posted: Apr. 15, 2022
- Divorce,  Family Law,  Legal Separation,  Property Division,  Car Accidents,  Personal Injury,  Taxi Accidents,  Medical Malpractice,  Elder Care,  Nursing Home Abuse,  Dog Bites,  Estate Planning,  Wills,  Slip and Fall,  Alimony,  Bus and Subway Accident,  Bike Accidents,  Uncategorized,  Truck Accident,  Probate Litigation,  living wills,  Medical Care,  Carriage Horse Accidents,  Motorcycle Accidents,  Pipe Explosion Accident,  Pedestrian Accidents,  nursing home negligence,  Wrongful Death,  Child Custody,  Pedestrian Accident,  Adoption,  Construction Accident,  Animal Accidents,  Living Will,  Child Support,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
Determining fault in accidents involving tractor trailers or other large commercial trucks can be difficult. Shipping goods by truck, especially for long hauls, can involve multiple carriers, drivers, cargo loaders Read More
How Does Not Wearing a Helmet Affect a Bicycle Injury Claim?
- posted: Mar. 30, 2022
- Divorce,  Family Law,  Legal Separation,  Property Division,  Car Accidents,  Personal Injury,  Taxi Accidents,  Medical Malpractice,  Elder Care,  Nursing Home Abuse,  Dog Bites,  Estate Planning,  Wills,  Slip and Fall,  Alimony,  Bus and Subway Accident,  Bike Accidents,  Uncategorized,  Truck Accident,  Probate Litigation,  living wills,  Medical Care,  Carriage Horse Accidents,  Motorcycle Accidents,  Pipe Explosion Accident,  Pedestrian Accidents,  nursing home negligence,  Wrongful Death,  Child Custody,  Pedestrian Accident,  Adoption,  Construction Accident,  Animal Accidents,  Living Will,  Child Support,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
A helmet is the most important piece of safety equipment for cyclists. Every year thousands of Americans are in bicycle accidents that result in serious injuries, including traumatic brain injury Read More
How Divorcing Spouses Hide Assets and How to Find Them
- posted: Feb. 28, 2022
- Divorce,  Family Law,  Legal Separation,  Property Division,  Car Accidents,  Personal Injury,  Taxi Accidents,  Medical Malpractice,  Elder Care,  Nursing Home Abuse,  Dog Bites,  Estate Planning,  Wills,  Slip and Fall,  Alimony,  Bus and Subway Accident,  Bike Accidents,  Uncategorized,  Truck Accident,  Probate Litigation,  living wills,  Medical Care,  Carriage Horse Accidents,  Motorcycle Accidents,  Pipe Explosion Accident,  Pedestrian Accidents,  nursing home negligence,  Wrongful Death,  Child Custody,  Pedestrian Accident,  Adoption,  Construction Accident,  Animal Accidents,  Living Will,  Child Support,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
Getting divorced is always more contentious when the spouses cannot agree on money and property issues. The situation is made even worse when one spouse is suspected of hiding assets Read More
How Might Failure to Wear a Helmet Affect a Motorcycle Injury Claim?
- posted: Feb. 15, 2022
- Divorce,  Family Law,  Legal Separation,  Property Division,  Car Accidents,  Personal Injury,  Taxi Accidents,  Medical Malpractice,  Elder Care,  Nursing Home Abuse,  Dog Bites,  Estate Planning,  Wills,  Slip and Fall,  Alimony,  Bus and Subway Accident,  Bike Accidents,  Uncategorized,  Truck Accident,  Probate Litigation,  living wills,  Medical Care,  Carriage Horse Accidents,  Motorcycle Accidents,  Pipe Explosion Accident,  Pedestrian Accidents,  nursing home negligence,  Wrongful Death,  Child Custody,  Pedestrian Accident,  Adoption,  Construction Accident,  Animal Accidents,  Living Will,  Child Support,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
Being injured in a road accident is always a traumatic experience. But motorcyclists, with less protection than occupants of other vehicles, are at a much greater risk of serious injury Read More
Estate Planning Tips for Blended Families
- posted: Jan. 30, 2022
- Divorce,  Family Law,  Legal Separation,  Property Division,  Car Accidents,  Personal Injury,  Taxi Accidents,  Medical Malpractice,  Elder Care,  Nursing Home Abuse,  Dog Bites,  Estate Planning,  Wills,  Slip and Fall,  Alimony,  Bus and Subway Accident,  Bike Accidents,  Uncategorized,  Truck Accident,  Probate Litigation,  living wills,  Medical Care,  Carriage Horse Accidents,  Motorcycle Accidents,  Pipe Explosion Accident,  Pedestrian Accidents,  nursing home negligence,  Wrongful Death,  Child Custody,  Pedestrian Accident,  Adoption,  Construction Accident,  Animal Accidents,  Living Will,  Child Support,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
Estate planning — the steps you take to provide for your loved ones in the event of your disability or death — can be even more complicated when a blended Read More
How NY Courts Determine a Child’s Best Interests in Custody Cases
- posted: Dec. 30, 2021
- Divorce,  Family Law,  Legal Separation,  Property Division,  Car Accidents,  Personal Injury,  Taxi Accidents,  Medical Malpractice,  Elder Care,  Nursing Home Abuse,  Dog Bites,  Estate Planning,  Wills,  Slip and Fall,  Alimony,  Bus and Subway Accident,  Bike Accidents,  Uncategorized,  Truck Accident,  Probate Litigation,  living wills,  Medical Care,  Carriage Horse Accidents,  Motorcycle Accidents,  Pipe Explosion Accident,  Pedestrian Accidents,  nursing home negligence,  Wrongful Death,  Child Custody,  Pedestrian Accident,  Adoption,  Construction Accident,  Animal Accidents,  Living Will,  Child Support,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
Child custody can be an emotional and contentious aspect of a divorce case. However, the parents’ preferences or objections are not what determine the custody decision. The court will focus Read More
Who is Liable if You’re Hurt on a NYC Sidewalk?
- posted: Nov. 30, 2021
- Divorce,  Family Law,  Legal Separation,  Property Division,  Car Accidents,  Personal Injury,  Taxi Accidents,  Medical Malpractice,  Elder Care,  Nursing Home Abuse,  Dog Bites,  Estate Planning,  Wills,  Slip and Fall,  Alimony,  Bus and Subway Accident,  Bike Accidents,  Uncategorized,  Truck Accident,  Probate Litigation,  living wills,  Medical Care,  Carriage Horse Accidents,  Motorcycle Accidents,  Pipe Explosion Accident,  Pedestrian Accidents,  nursing home negligence,  Wrongful Death,  Child Custody,  Pedestrian Accident,  Adoption,  Construction Accident,  Animal Accidents,  Living Will,  Child Support,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
The sidewalks of New York are common sites of accidents caused by poor weather or pavement conditions. If you trip or slip and fall due to no fault of your Read More
Can a Child’s Preference Influence Custody and Visitation Schedules?
- posted: Sep. 30, 2021
- Divorce,  Family Law,  Legal Separation,  Property Division,  Car Accidents,  Personal Injury,  Taxi Accidents,  Medical Malpractice,  Elder Care,  Nursing Home Abuse,  Dog Bites,  Estate Planning,  Wills,  Slip and Fall,  Alimony,  Bus and Subway Accident,  Bike Accidents,  Uncategorized,  Truck Accident,  Probate Litigation,  living wills,  Medical Care,  Carriage Horse Accidents,  Motorcycle Accidents,  Pipe Explosion Accident,  Pedestrian Accidents,  nursing home negligence,  Wrongful Death,  Child Custody,  Pedestrian Accident,  Adoption,  Construction Accident,  Animal Accidents,  Living Will,  Child Support,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
New York family courts encourage divorcing or separating parents to work out custody and visitation schedules themselves whenever possible. But doing so requires a level of cooperation that many parents Read More
Choosing a Successor Trustee for Your Revocable Living Trust
- posted: Jul. 30, 2021
- Divorce,  Family Law,  Legal Separation,  Property Division,  Car Accidents,  Personal Injury,  Taxi Accidents,  Medical Malpractice,  Elder Care,  Nursing Home Abuse,  Dog Bites,  Estate Planning,  Wills,  Slip and Fall,  Alimony,  Bus and Subway Accident,  Bike Accidents,  Uncategorized,  Truck Accident,  Probate Litigation,  living wills,  Medical Care,  Carriage Horse Accidents,  Motorcycle Accidents,  Pipe Explosion Accident,  Pedestrian Accidents,  nursing home negligence,  Wrongful Death,  Child Custody,  Pedestrian Accident,  Adoption,  Construction Accident,  Animal Accidents,  Living Will,  Child Support,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
When you sit down to do your estate planning, you might consider using a revocable living trust, rather than a will, to direct the distribution of your property. People choose Read More
How Is Child Support Calculated in a New York Divorce?
- posted: Dec. 11, 2019
- Divorce,  Family Law,  Legal Separation,  Property Division,  Car Accidents,  Personal Injury,  Taxi Accidents,  Medical Malpractice,  Elder Care,  Nursing Home Abuse,  Dog Bites,  Estate Planning,  Wills,  Slip and Fall,  Alimony,  Bus and Subway Accident,  Bike Accidents,  Uncategorized,  Truck Accident,  Probate Litigation,  living wills,  Medical Care,  Carriage Horse Accidents,  Motorcycle Accidents,  Pipe Explosion Accident,  Pedestrian Accidents,  nursing home negligence,  Wrongful Death,  Child Custody,  Pedestrian Accident,  Adoption,  Construction Accident,  Animal Accidents,  Living Will,  Child Support
How Is Child Support Calculated in a New York Divorce? A divorce can be difficult for all members of a family, but it can be especially hard on children. Although they Read More
What Are the Most Common Causes of Burn Injuries in New York?
- posted: Dec. 04, 2019
- Divorce,  Family Law,  Legal Separation,  Property Division,  Car Accidents,  Personal Injury,  Taxi Accidents,  Medical Malpractice,  Elder Care,  Nursing Home Abuse,  Dog Bites,  Estate Planning,  Wills,  Slip and Fall,  Alimony,  Bus and Subway Accident,  Bike Accidents,  Uncategorized,  Truck Accident,  Probate Litigation,  living wills,  Medical Care,  Carriage Horse Accidents,  Motorcycle Accidents,  Pipe Explosion Accident,  Pedestrian Accidents,  nursing home negligence,  Wrongful Death,  Child Custody,  Pedestrian Accident,  Adoption,  Construction Accident,  Animal Accidents,  Living Will
What Are the Most Common Causes of Burn Injuries in New York? A burn injury can be one of the most painful types of injuries a person can experience, but it Read More