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How Does NY No-Fault Law Limit Recovery of Car Accident Damages?
New York operates under a no-fault car insurance system. If you are involved in a car accident in the state, your own auto insurance company reimburses you for medical treatment and other out-of-pocket expenses up to the limits of your personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. It does not matter who was at fault in the […]
June 16, 2020 Posted in Personal Injury Tagged auto accident damages in NY, NY No-fault law, PIP coverage in NY Comments Off on How Does NY No-Fault Law Limit Recovery of Car Accident Damages?
When Are Owners Liable for Injuries on Their Properties?
If you are injured while on someone else’s property, the owner or occupier is liable if certain factors exist, such as whether the injury resulted from an unsafe condition on the premises. The most common premises accidents are slips and falls, but injuries can also be due to falling objects, dog bites or some other […]
May 15, 2020 Posted in Personal Injury Tagged dangerous property conditions that lead to injuries, premises liability in New York, property owners' duty of care to vistors Comments Off on When Are Owners Liable for Injuries on Their Properties?
What Happens if You Host a Gathering While in Quarantine?
Along with the serious health risks associated with coronavirus, Americans are burdened by quarantine orders and similar directives that forbid them from seeing their loved ones, even for major events such as holidays and birthdays. It can be tempting to try to break the rules, especially for people who believe that they don’t fall into […]
April 23, 2020 Posted in COVID-19 Comments Off on What Happens if You Host a Gathering While in Quarantine?
Who Gets the Stimulus Check When Spouses Are Separated or Divorcing?
Going through a divorce is stressful enough, but the coronavirus pandemic spreading throughout the United States presents additional complications for spouses who have decided to split. In addition to changes that might need to be made regarding custody and visitation arrangements while travel is restricted, negotiations over property division need to address any new economic […]
April 23, 2020 Posted in COVID-19 Comments Off on Who Gets the Stimulus Check When Spouses Are Separated or Divorcing?
Communicating With Your Ex About COVID-19 Custody Issues
During a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, family becomes more important than ever, especially for children whose schedules have been disrupted by long-term school closures and the cancellation of other activities. Parents who are divorced or live apart for other reasons know the importance of maintaining healthy communication through difficult situations. Though this situation […]
April 23, 2020 Posted in COVID-19 Comments Off on Communicating With Your Ex About COVID-19 Custody Issues
What NY Marijuana Offenses Still Exist After Decriminalization?
The state of New York saw sweeping changes to the legal status of marijuana when new laws were implemented at the end of August 2019. These laws accomplished two things: reduction of penalties for marijuana possession and automatic expungement of convictions for those offenses. However, it is important to understand that marijuana is still illegal […]
April 15, 2020 Posted in Criminal Defense Tagged criminal consequences for marijuana in NY, marijuana decriminalization in NY, penalties for marijuana in NY Comments Off on What NY Marijuana Offenses Still Exist After Decriminalization?
Continuing to Serve Our Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As you know, New York State has been seriously affected by the coronavirus. Our thoughts and prayers are with anyone who is ill or has loved ones who have been infected with COVID-19. Understandably, this public health situation has caused concern for our firm’s current and prospective clients. The pandemic has changed the way we […]
April 3, 2020 Posted in Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury, Wills & Probate Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, federal court, New York State courts, social distancing Comments Off on Continuing to Serve Our Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
How Does the New York Probate Process Work?
What happens to your property when you die? If you have a will, your estate may have to go through probate: the legal process for distributing your assets, disposing of your debts and carrying out your final instructions. In the state of New York, the probate process takes place in Surrogate’s Court, usually in the […]
March 20, 2020 Posted in Wills & Probate Tagged NY Surrogate's Court, Probate process in New York, Probating a will in NY Comments Off on How Does the New York Probate Process Work?
