The Most Common Types of Truck Accidents That Lead to Injuries
- posted: Aug. 30, 2022
- Truck Accident
Crashes involving tractor-trailers, semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles are unfortunately common on the nation’s highways and local roads. Due to their size and weight, trucks are more prone to Read More
What Compensation Can You Get if Injured in a NY Motorcycle Crash?
- posted: Aug. 15, 2022
- Motorcycle Accidents
If you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle accident in New York, you need to know how the law differs for you versus someone driving a car. New York is a Read More
What to Do If You Are Hit by a Taxicab
- posted: Jul. 30, 2022
- Taxi Accidents
On a recent afternoon in Manhattan, an out-of-control taxicab hit a bicyclist and dragged him along the pavement until the cab hopped a curb and ran into three pedestrians on 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
Remedies for Bicyclists Injured in Dooring Accidents
- posted: Jun. 30, 2022
- Uncategorized
Moving vehicles are not the only threats to bicyclists in New York. Parked cars present their own dangers, including the risk that a driver or passenger will open their door Read More
Facing the “Open and Obvious” Defense in a Slip and Fall Case
- posted: Jun. 16, 2022
- Slip and Fall
Property owners have a duty to make their property reasonably safe for people who visit and to give adequate warning of hazardous conditions. Similarly, visitors have a duty to use 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
Can You Sue Your Landlord for Injuries on the Premises?
- posted: Apr. 30, 2022
- Premises Liability
If you are a residential or commercial tenant and are injured in an accident on the property, a question arises as to whether you can look to the landlord for 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 NY No-Fault Law Affects Pedestrian Accident Claims
- posted: Mar. 15, 2022
- Pedestrian Accidents
Walking can be hazardous, especially in major metropolitan areas. Vehicular and foot traffic congestion are just a way of life in many big cities. Unfortunately, greater foot traffic means more 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