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How Do Asset Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filings Work?
Chapter 7, also known as “liquidation bankruptcy,” offers debtors an opportunity to eliminate unsecured debts and move forward with a clean slate. Despite the nickname, Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings don’t always result in any liquidating being done by the bankruptcy trustee, as many individuals who qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy don’t own any non-exempt… Read More »
Avoid These Common Pitfalls when Seeking a Modification of your Custody Agreement
Sometimes the first agreement you reach with your ex on how you’ll handle sharing custody after a break-up becomes unworkable over time, and you decide to request a modification to your court-ordered custody agreement. In doing so, many parents make several critical mistakes that can doom their applications. Learn about common ways that modified… Read More »
Ride-Share Apps Reach Upstate New York
For years, residents of New York who didn’t live in New York City were unable to use ride-sharing apps such as Lyft or Uber as cheaper alternatives to taking a taxi when public transportation wasn’t an option. Earlier this summer, laws approved by Gov. Andrew Cuomo back in the spring took effect, and drivers… Read More »
Substantial Uptick in Number of Toy Recalls in 2016
Children trust their parents to choose safe toys, furniture, and transportation products, and parents in turn trust manufacturers to sell only products that won’t be harmful to their children. Sadly, manufacturers don’t always spend the time or money they should on testing a product to ensure that it does not pose a threat to… Read More »
Crashes during Rush Hour
Getting home during rush hour traffic is stressful enough, but getting involved in a major car accident while trying to wade through crowded New York roads is infinitely more stressful. Your odds of being involved in a crash during rush hour are, unfortunately, even higher than those when driving at other times of day…. Read More »
Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Estate Plan
If you’ve begun the process of creating an estate plan by writing a will, then you’re already on the right path to seeing that your family is cared for in the event of your passing. However, there is more that you can and should do to ensure that the assets you’ve earned in the… Read More »
What Factors Affect the Value of Your Auto Accident Claim?
After you’ve been injured in a crash, you may be experiencing a lot of uncertainty. You might not be sure how long you’ll be out of work recovering from your injuries, whether you’ll ever recover fully, or whether your car will be repairable or completely totaled. Perhaps the biggest question you have is how… Read More »
Construction Accident that Injures 3 Causes Suspension of Contractor
Three men were taken to the hospital with major injuries after a load of materials fell onto the men at a Queens construction site. The accident led the New York Buildings Commission to take action against the contractor responsible, suspending both the company and the superintendent responsible for the project. Failure to inspect strength… Read More »
$14 Million in Damages Awarded to NYCTA Bus Accident Victim
After a second trial where expert witness testimony in support of the plaintiff’s claims was permitted, the victim of a hit-and-run bus accident was awarded $14 million in damages by a Manhattan jury. The case is titled Tate-Mitros v. MTA New York City Transit. The accident victim, William Tate-Mitros, was walking on First Avenue… Read More »
Create a Plan for Telling Your Kids about Your Split
Breaking the news to your children about your plan to divorce can be one of the hardest parts of a split for some parents. This conversation may never be painless, but by planning ahead with your spouse about how you want this conversation to go, you can make it slightly easier on your kids…. Read More »