Recent Blog Posts
Issues to Consider Before Becoming Your Former Spouse’s Creditor
Finding an equitable division of assets in a divorce isn’t always simple. In many cases, one spouse may want to take one of the couple’s higher-value assets for emotional or logistical reasons, but they’re unable to buy out the other spouse’s share of that asset. A common example is that of the spouse who… Read More »
Ways that Bankruptcy Filings Can Help with Past-Due Tax Debts
Believe it or not, tax day is already right around the corner. If you’re struggling to keep up with debts and have accrued unpaid tax liabilities, you may dread April 15th even more than most. Perhaps you’ve considered filing for bankruptcy to help you manage your credit card, medical or other consumer debts, but… Read More »
Makers of the Instant Pot Issue Massive Recall
If you don’t already have one, you’ve surely heard about the trendy new cooking appliance that has swept social media, the Instant Pot. While hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of American households are in love with the cooking appliance, some versions of the product pose a serious hazard to households making use of… Read More »
Drowsy Driving a Factor in a Substantial Share of All Crashes
When compared with bad driving behaviors such as drunken driving or texting behind the wheel, most of us don’t feel the same disgust or anger on the subject of drowsy driving. New research shows that we as a culture should devote more attention to warning drivers of the danger of this behavior. A new… Read More »
Local Man Killed in Single-Car Accident
A Poughkeepsie resident was recently killed in a crash in the Town of LaGrange, according to local police. The man’s tragic death is an example of the dangers of traveling at high speeds. Read on to learn more, and contact a Hudson Valley personal injury attorney if you’ve been injured in a crash with… Read More »
Ask These Four Questions before Filing for Divorce
Deciding whether you should end a marriage can be a confusing and overwhelming choice. It’s difficult to know whether you’ve reached the end of your ability to repair a relationship, and, if so, whether it’s the right time to file for divorce. Below, you’ll find some questions to consider before you file for a… Read More »
Increase Your Chances of Success by Preparing for Divorce Mediation
Mediation can provide a lower-conflict, less-formal means of dividing marital property and creating a custody-sharing arrangement with your spouse in a divorce. Some couples might approach mediation as a mere formality, a waystation on the path to a courtroom divorce, and fail to take the opportunity to reach a settlement on important issues without… Read More »
Pedestrian Accident Leaves Young Woman Seriously Injured
A pedestrian accident involving a young woman recently occurred in the city of Kingston. The accident and surrounding allegations illustrate the potential difficulties in seeking recovery on a personal injury claim after a pedestrian injury accident. Learn more about the accident below, and contact a knowledgeable Hudson Valley personal injury lawyer for more information…. Read More »
New Study Shows Increase in Crash Risk Associated with Phone Use while Driving
Common sense dictates that drivers who spend time looking down at their phones rather than up at the road while behind the wheel are more likely to be involved in an accident. However, surprisingly little research has been done on exactly how much greater a risk that driver runs of being involved in an… Read More »
Accident on Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge Sends Man to Hospital
A recent crash in Ulster has resulted in one man being sent to the hospital. Read on to learn more about the local crash, and contact a seasoned Kingston personal injury attorney if you’ve been hurt in a rear-end crash in the Hudson Valley. Local crash results from failure to notice slowing traffic ahead… Read More »