Recent Blog Posts
City Partially Liable for Injuries to Young Bicyclist, Court Finds
The City of New York has been deemed partially responsible for a young boy’s injuries, suffered while he rode his bike on a busy Brooklyn street. The Court of Appeals, New York’s highest court, ruled that the City’s inaction in the face of reports that the street was unsafe was a breach of its… Read More »
Bankruptcy and the Release of the Judgment Lien
Once a debt evolves into a judgment lien, it is very rarely eliminated unless it’s paid in full. There is, however, one narrow exception to this rule when it comes to judgment liens against your home. Read on to learn more about judgment lien avoidance in a New York bankruptcy, and contact an attorney… Read More »
New Rules Offer Nursing Home Residents More Control of Their Care
After considering nearly 10,000 comments provided by the public on a proposed set of rules, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has begun implementing important new regulations governing the operation of nursing homes. The rules require that nursing homes receiving federal funding provide residents with greater control over their experience as… Read More »
Hospital-Acquired Infections a Major Threat to Patients
A stay in the hospital is a source of concern for a number of reasons. Not only is your health at risk due to the condition sending you to the hospital, but also, hospital patients run the substantial risk that they will incur a serious infection while an inpatient. Read on to learn about… Read More »
Increase in Distracted Driving-Linked Crashes Causes Rulemakers to Suggest Changes to Phone Manufacturers
After a particularly alarming number of distraction-related crashes in 2015, federal rulemakers have proposed changes to the way that mobile phone manufacturers control the potential for distraction in their products. A previous post on our blog discussed the fact that 2015 was the first year in decades that the rate of traffic fatalities increased… Read More »
Families of Victims of Toppling Furniture Settle with Manufacturer for $50 Million
Over the summer, Swedish furniture manufacturer IKEA conducted a gigantic recall of furniture believed to pose a risk of injury. Now, the company has settled with several victims of its defectively-designed products for $50 million. IKEA has come under fire in recent months not only for its manufacture of bedroom furniture, but also for… Read More »
Can the IRS Take My Assets During My Bankruptcy?
In the lead-up to making the decision to file for bankruptcy, you may have accrued more than just consumer debt. You may be dealing with unpaid child support or even back taxes that mounted while you were unable to keep up with other bills. We have explained the automatic stay provision of bankruptcy in… Read More »
Rollover Accident in Newburgh Injures Five
A recent crash in Newburgh, believed to have been caused by drunken driving, sent five people to the hospital, with one in critical condition. The accident raises questions about the safety of 15-passenger vans, one of which was involved in the crash. The accident at issue occurred on Friday, December 9, 2016. The driver… Read More »
Qualities to Seek in a Trustee
Perhaps after discussing your personal estate plan with your attorney, you have decided to create a trust. One important step in trust creation is choosing the right trustee. Below, find a list of considerations to keep in mind when choosing who you’d like to serve as the person in charge of your trust. Choose… Read More »
2017’s Safest Cars
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recently published a list of what it has determined to be the safest new car models of 2017. The safety group added new criteria for assessing the safety of cars and trucks this year, resulting in a shorter-than-average list of top picks. Each year, IIHS publishes… Read More »