Recent Blog Posts
Motorcyclists: Understand These Five Facts
New York motorcyclists all face certain risks and legal issues, whether they’ve just received their motorcycle license or are experienced riders. Understand these important risks and rules faced by bikers to maintain your own safety and that of any passengers. If you have been hurt in an accident, contact a knowledgeable Hudson Valley motorcycle… Read More »
Self-Made Wills—Are They a Good Idea?
You may have seen form wills online or in a store, and wondered if they might be a good solution for you as a way to avoid the costs of hiring a lawyer. Do-it-yourself wills might seem like a prudent way to save money, but they often bring headaches for heirs, as well as… Read More »
Top Five Things to Do After a Car Accident in New York
No matter the severity, car accidents are nerve-wracking and disorienting, leaving you anxious about what will happen with the other driver and how you’ll get the money you need to repair your car and cover your medical bills. The next time you’re in an accident, remember to take the following steps to ensure you’re… Read More »
Local Man Arrested after Hit-and-Run Accident
A local man was arrested for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident that caused fatal injuries to a pedestrian. The incident is an example of the ability of law enforcement and private investigators to determine the parties responsible for hit-and-run accidents and bring them to justice. Hit-and-run accident leaves pedestrian fatally injured The… Read More »
Separating from a Spouse? Four Tips to Follow
Deciding to separate from a spouse is often a choice that you’ve arrived at only after months of mounting tension at home. However, the beginning of a separation could be a good time to establish a healthy, respectful tone between you and your spouse. This might help you to work through the issues that… Read More »
Court Permits Scaffold Law Claims Against Agent of Homeowner
The Appellate Division of New York recently considered the claims of a worker who was left injured by a fall while working on a residential construction project. While a lower court had dismissed his claims, the Appellate Division found that the man could pursue a lawsuit against the agent of the homeowner. The case,… Read More »
Crash between School Bus and Passenger Vehicle Leaves Two Students Injured
A crash involving a school bus and a speeding car resulted in three injuries, two of which were incurred by students on the bus. The at-fault driver will now face charges in municipal court for her behavior, as well as liability to the victims of the crash. The crash is a cautionary example of… Read More »
What You Need to Know about Hospital-Based Infections
When you or your loved one is in the hospital due to a major illness or surgery, your focus is on recovering from that condition. You assume that your treating physicians and nurses will take every possible precaution not to spread infection from other patients, and to follow good practices regarding wound care to… Read More »
Debt Settlement Companies Not Always a Good Alternative to Bankruptcy
Being deep in debt can be a scary time. You may be feeling desperate to find a solution, eager to find an alternative to bankruptcy that will not harm your credit. Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as an easy way out of debt, and companies stating otherwise are rarely telling you the whole story…. Read More »
Fatalities Go Up, and Drunk Driving a Major Cause
For a second straight year, fatalities caused by traffic accidents climbed at an alarming rate in 2016. The private nonprofit National Safety Council (NSC) has recently released its calculations for the number of deaths caused by traffic accidents. Drunk driving remains a substantial cause of roadway deaths, and controlling this problem has become the… Read More »