Recent Blog Posts
Prince’s Death Without a Will Could Result in Long and Complex Legal Fight
We’ve posted in the past about why it’s critically important to have a will, especially if you’ve acquired any substantial assets or have children, a spouse, or family members who are dependent on you. The recent death of musician Prince provides an object lesson on how dying without a will (known as dying “intestate”)… Read More »
Reports Show that Medical Errors are the Third-Leading Cause of Death in the United States
According to two researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, medical errors have become a serious problem in the US, accounting for a substantial share of all deaths nationwide. Dr. Martin Makary and Michael Daniel argue, based on their research, that, were deaths from medical error reported in the same manner as… Read More »
Lax Screening Process for New York Nurses Leaves Patients Vulnerable
When you think of claims for malpractice in the medical field, you likely imagine claims against negligent doctors who have failed to exercise reasonable care. Yet in an era of increasing health care costs, we are often more likely to receive care from a registered nurse or nurse practitioner than we are a doctor,… Read More »
New York Court Outlines Limits to School Liability for Child Hurt after Disembarking Bus
In a recent decision by a New York Supreme Court judge, the court described the limits of school liability for accidents occurring off school property, after a child has recently disembarked from a school bus. The court dismissed the claims against the school, nevertheless allowing claims against a bus driver and his employer to… Read More »
Tips on Finding a Visitation Schedule that Makes Everyone Happy
Frequently handing off custody of your children can be stressful. Finding a regular and workable custody-sharing schedule can make it feel less burdensome, both for you and your children. Read on to learn about ways to create a lasting custody-sharing schedule that will help your kids thrive after a divorce. Keep the schedule simple… Read More »
Recent New York Wrongful Death Award for Loving and Involved Grandmother
A New York Appellate Division recently upheld and modified a jury award to the daughters of the victim of a bus accident, awarding $600,000 for the financial losses suffered by that family when their mother was killed. The case, titled Keenan v. Molloy, illustrates how wrongful death claims compensate the families of those killed… Read More »
Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for Me?
If you’re facing retirement, you may be wondering how you’ll fund your golden years. If you’ve been a homeowner for many years, steadily paying down your mortgage, you may be able to turn that equity into a practical way to help fund your retirement. Read on to learn about reverse mortgages, and discuss these… Read More »
Trip-and-Fall Victim Defeats Summary Judgment Motion
A recent case decided by a Westchester County Supreme Court judge has found that the validity of a trip-and-fall claim does not depend on the height or size of a crack in the sidewalk alone, but instead should be evaluated based on an analysis of all circumstances surrounding a fall. In Aviles v. Putnam… Read More »
Do I have a Malpractice Claim for Late Diagnosis of My Condition?
Patients necessarily put a great deal of trust in their doctors to identify and treat the injuries or illnesses they are suffering from. Without having good cause to seek a second opinion, many of us trust our doctors’ assessment of our condition. However, a doctor’s failure to diagnose a serious medical condition, such as… Read More »
Local Woman Killed in Marbletown Crash
A tragic accident took the life of a 78-year old Hurley woman this week when she was killed in an auto accident on U.S. Route 209 on Sunday, April 3. The woman and her 81-year old husband were traveling south on Route 209 near Pine Tree Lane, with the husband driving the car. At… Read More »