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
What Qualifies as a “Serious Injury” in a NY Auto Accident Case?
- posted: Oct. 30, 2021
- Personal Injury
Car accident-related injuries can be debilitating and costly. However, New York is a no-fault insurance state, which means that your right to sue another driver for damages is limited. You 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
Understanding How Injured People Get Compensation in Uber and Lyft Accidents
- posted: Aug. 30, 2021
- Personal Injury
Uber first hit the streets of New York City in 2013, followed by Lyft the next year. Less than a decade later, these rideshare apps are used by about 800,000 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
Due to COVID-19, Some Police Departments Not Responding to Minor Auto Accident Calls
- posted: May 11, 2020
- Car Accidents,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
Police officers and other first responders face increased risks due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has changed nearly every facet of our lives. As stay at home orders in many Read More
How Are Divorce Proceedings Being Affected by the COVID-19 Quarantine?
- posted: May 08, 2020
- Divorce,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
Throughout the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our daily routine in ways that none of us could have ever imagined. Like everyone else, spouses who are already experiencing Read More
Drop in Car Crashes, Spike in Bicycle Accidents Linked to Coronavirus
- posted: May 07, 2020
- Bike Accidents,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
Once Americans came to understand how deadly the coronavirus can be and how easily it is passed from person to person, transportation habits changed. Not only did people drastically curtail Read More
How Might COVID-19 Change the Way Personal Injury Cases Are Litigated?
- posted: May 07, 2020
- Personal Injury,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
Like most other activities where in-person interaction is required, personal injury lawsuits have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This can put serious stress on parties who are looking to Read More
Dealing with Changes to Custody and Visitation Arrangements Caused by COVID-19
- posted: May 06, 2020
- Family Law,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
Divorced parents are accustomed to raising children amidst changing circumstances, but the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced challenges that many of us have never seen before. Stay at home orders have Read More
What Types of Personal Injury Claims Might Result from COVID-19 Exposure?
- posted: May 05, 2020
- Personal Injury,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
COVID-19 exposure has led to a litany of serious health issues and tens of thousands of deaths. Though everyone’s health is top priority, afflicted individuals and family members of those Read More
How a Coronavirus-related Income Loss Could Affect Your Alimony and Child Support
- posted: May 04, 2020
- Family Law,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
Many people have faced a job loss or reduction in income due the coronavirus pandemic. In such a case it might be difficult for an ex-spouse paying alimony or a Read More
Will the U.S. See its Divorce Rate Spike After the COVID-19 Quarantine Ends?
- posted: May 01, 2020
- Divorce,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
With so many American residents stuck at home with their families, prognosticators have predicted that several months down the road, the country could experience a baby boom and a divorce Read More
Who Gets the Stimulus Check When Spouses Are Separated or Divorcing?
- posted: Apr. 30, 2020
- Divorce,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
Going through a divorce is stressful enough, but the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the United States presents additional complications for spouses who have decided to split. In addition to changes Read More
What Are the Risks if Auto Insurance is Suspended or Canceled During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
- posted: Apr. 30, 2020
- Car Accidents,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
Severe restrictions on travel, health fears and closed workplaces have sharply curtailed automobile traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Accidents have dropped so much that many auto insurance companies are providing Read More
Can You Bring an Emotional Distress Claim Related to COVID-19?
- posted: Apr. 23, 2020
- Personal Injury,  Corona Virus,  COVID-19
The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is not only potentially deadly, but can be transmitted by individuals who are not showing any symptoms, so people might fear that they’ve contracted Read More