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Required Credit Counseling Prior to Filing for Bankruptcy
Choosing whether or not to file for bankruptcy is a major decision. Before deciding whether bankruptcy is the right move for you, you’ll want to gather as much information as possible on alternatives to bankruptcy, as well as the future consequences of a bankruptcy filing. In order to ensure that all those who file… Read More »
Appellate Division Rules that More Than One Driver Can Be Held Liable for a Crash
While some accidents are clearly the fault of one driver and one driver alone, others are less clear-cut, due to improper negligent behavior by numerous parties. A recent decision from the New York Appellate Division addressed such a case, finding that a woman who may have been partially responsible for the accident which caused… Read More »
Probate in New York: The Basics
After a loved one dies, you may be focused on grieving their loss and comforting other members of your family. However, if you have been named as the Executor in your family member’s Will, there are a number of administrative and legal matters which will need to be resolved so that the estate can… Read More »
Annual U.S. Roadway Fatalities Increase for First Time in Five Decades
After fifty years of annual decreases in death rates for those riding, driving, or walking on US roads, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that early analysis of fatality rates in 2015 reveal a 7.2% increase over fatality rates in 2014. Based on preliminary data, the NHTSA estimates that 2,348 additional people… Read More »
Brake Safety Week Targets Commercial Vehicles for Brake Inspections
Brake safety is of paramount importance for any vehicle, but it is even more critical on large commercial vehicles, such as tractor-trailers and semi-trucks. Each year, law enforcement and federal roadway safety bodies spend a week focusing on brake safety among commercial vehicles, and this year, Brake Safety Week is being held from September… Read More »
General Mills Expands Recall of Flour Contaminated with E. Coli Bacteria
The ongoing recall of certain flour products by General Mills was expanded once again in late July to include an increasing number of products. All of these products are suspected of being contaminated with E. Coli, a bacteria which can cause serious medical conditions and even death. The danger is most likely to occur… Read More »
Prepare in Advance for Divorce
Reaching the decision to get a divorce can be difficult. Once you’ve concluded that it’s for the best to end your marriage, there are certain steps you can begin to take immediately to ensure that your divorce goes smoothly and to protect your financial interests. Learn more below about what to do once you’ve… Read More »
Failure to Maintain Intersection Can Lead to Liability for City
A city or state government responsible for the condition of the roads in a particular area may be held liable for accidents and injuries caused by a failure to maintain those roads. In a recent decision by the Appellate Division of New York, the justices considered a case where the injured plaintiff claimed that… Read More »
Having an Up-to-Date Will is Critical
Setting aside the time to create a will can be a challenge. In order for a will to be useful, however, it requires ongoing attention over the course of your lifetime. A recent survey of thousands of Americans found that, while a large number of individuals had a will, the majority were out-of-date. A… Read More »
Appellate Division Looks at Chain Reaction Collision Accidents, and Who is Responsible
A recent opinion issued by the Second Department of the Appellate Division examined who bears liability, and who doesn’t, in a multiple-vehicle accident. The case in question is titled Hwa Shin v. Correale. In the accident which resulted in the lawsuit, the two plaintiffs, Chuk Hwa Shin as the driver and Chuk Hee Kim… Read More »