Recent Blog Posts
What Not to Do Prior to Filing for Bankruptcy
If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy, it may be because you feel at a loss about how best to handle your financial situation, and you are not sure how to handle the mounting bills that seem impossible to pay. In the months leading up to filing a bankruptcy petition in New York, however, there… Read More »
Tuxedo Accident Highlights Dangers of Excessive Speed
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has recently released the results of a study on fatality rates as affected by increases in speed limits nationwide, which found that as speed limits rise, fatalities on the road rise with them. A recent local accident in Tuxedo shows the dangerous effects of driving at high… Read More »
Four Myths You Shouldn’t Believe about Car Accidents
It can be difficult to find a reliable source of advice after a car accident. Friends and family may want to help, but they may not be able to provide accurate guidance on how to handle a claim for damages after a wreck. Avoid believing the myths about car accidents listed below, and instead… Read More »
Safety Tips for Young Drivers over Summer Months
While kids are home on summer break, they’re more likely to be commuting to a summer job or to friends’ houses using the family car. Memorial Day marked the beginning of the so-called “100 Deadliest Days,” a period where the average number of teen motor vehicle fatalities is highest. Read on for more information… Read More »
New York State Sees Stark Rise in Motorcycle Fatalities
A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) indicates that motorcycle-related fatalities are projected to have topped 5,000 in 2015. This reflects a 10% rise over the number of motorcycle related fatalities from 2014. Generally, fatalities related to motor vehicle accidents decrease each year, as car manufacturers develop and implement new safety… Read More »
Recent Head-On Crash in Ulster Results in Injured Drivers
A two-car collision on May 24, 2016, sent the two drivers involved to the hospital and totaled both vehicles involved in the accident. The accident occurred on US Route 209, in the Town of Ulster. The accident occurred when a resident of Accord was headed north on Route 209 on that Tuesday morning, driving… Read More »
Case Considers Injury Threshold for Car Accident Lawsuits in New York
An opinion released by the New York Appellate Division discusses whether a claim for money damages related to an auto accident should go forward in court, focusing on whether or not the claim met New York’s injury threshold. The case provides an example of the sorts of evidence courts will consider and to which… Read More »
Filing for Bankruptcy and Keeping Your Home
Filing for bankruptcy is a serious decision, not to be taken lightly. One common question we receive from those considering whether bankruptcy is a good solution for them and their family, is whether or not they can expect to be able to stay in their home if they file for bankruptcy. The answer to… Read More »
Myths about Car accidents, Debunked
If you’ve recently been involved in a New York car accident, you may have turned to your friends and family for guidance on how to handle your claims, only to have received advice that was conflicting, or just plain bad. Read on to learn about why some commonly-held ideas about car accidents are incorrect…. Read More »
Don’t Let Credit Score Woes Follow your Divorce
You may have already considered the ways that divorce can be an emotional challenge. A large share of those going through a divorce also experience a dip in their credit scores, as well. Take proactive steps to diminish the damage that a divorce can do to your creditworthiness by following the guidelines below on… Read More »