Recent Blog Posts
Massive Pile-up on New York Highway during Whiteout
An accident on a New York highway involving dozens of vehicles has left one person dead, another critically injured, and dozens more stranded for the night. The collision is illustrative of the destructive potential of white-out conditions. Read on to learn more about the crash, and for tips on how to respond safely if… Read More »
New York Appellate Division Allows Elevator Misleveling Claim to Continue in Court
Despite an attempt by defendants to dismiss the claim, the victim of an elevator accident will be able to continue pursuing personal injury damages after an elevator misleveling accident in a New York apartment building. Read on to learn more about the case, and contact a Hudson Valley personal injury attorney if you’ve been… Read More »
New York’s Laws on Snow Removal, and what to do after a Slip and Fall in the Hudson Valley
New York has gotten slammed with winter weather this season, with record-setting storms dumping piles of snow on local roads and sidewalks. With snow and ice come opportunities for serious accidents—not only on roads, but on sidewalks and walkways made slippery by the white stuff. Most New York cities and towns impose snow-clearing duties… Read More »
Recall by HP of Tens of Thousands of Dangerous Laptop Batteries
HP, one of the country’s largest computer manufacturers, has recently issued a recall affecting thousands of its customers across the US. Read on to learn more about the reasons for the recall and what affected customers should do, and contact a knowledgeable New York defective product attorney if you’ve been injured by a dangerous… Read More »
Generating Positive Feelings for a Co-Parent
Co-parenting with a former spouse can be a challenge, especially if your relationship is acrimonious. Having to interact regularly with someone who makes you mad is more than unpleasant; the stress of the relationship can have a deleterious effect on your health, and your children are bound to suffer negative effects from being caught… Read More »
Myths about Bankruptcy, Debunked
Bankruptcy is a topic that is shrouded in some mystery in popular culture. Many Americans hold numerous misconceptions about how bankruptcy works, whether it is a cure-all to their debt problems, or whether it will have permanent and irreversible effects on their financial health. Learn more below about the truth behind myths that are… Read More »
Another Year of Rising Fatal Injuries in the Workplace
Fatal injuries on the job are on the rise, according to recently released federal census data. Learn about the most common causes of worker deaths below, and contact a New York personal injury law firm with any additional questions. New data shows high number of worker deaths The report on workplace deaths, recently released… Read More »
Discussing a Divorce with Adult Children
For many couples, the decision to file for divorce can feel much less traumatizing on the kids if it’s put off until the children are grown and out of the house. While older children may be better able to cope with the news of their parents’ split, that doesn’t mean this news will be… Read More »
Property Division Considerations in a High-Net-Worth Divorce
Divorce is rarely a simple process, but it can become even more complex when the divorcing couple has a high net worth. High-net-worth couples often have financial accounts, property holdings and investments that other couples do not, and which are not easily apportioned under New York’s equitable division system. Below, find several assets and… Read More »
Snowmobile Accident Takes Local Man’s Life
An Ulster County accident has resulted in the death of a young man riding a snowmobile. The crash between a snowmobile and ATV provides a tragic reminder that drivers of motor vehicles of all kinds must exercise care while driving. If you’ve been injured in a snowmobile accident in New York, contact a skilled… Read More »