Recent Blog Posts
Collisions in Parking Lots
Parking lots can feel almost as though they’re tailor-made to serve as the site of an accident. Drivers are either distracted from driving by looking for a spot to park, or are pulling out of spots and have a limited ability to see other cars. Even though low speeds help to prevent major injuries,… Read More »
Recent Appellate Division Opinion in Divorce Case Addresses How Gifts Can Become Marital Property
During a divorce, courts are often faced with the question of whether a particular asset or piece of property should be considered the separate property of one spouse, or marital property that should be divided equitably between the spouses. Typically, when one spouse receives property as a gift, that property will be considered separate…. Read More »
Appellate Division Court Reduces Jury Verdict to Fall Victim
In December of 2008, Maria Alcantara suffered a serious fall while descending a staircase into a New York subway station, tripping on a large gash in the concrete on the platform leading to the staircase. In the fall, she suffered a broken hip and a traumatic brain injury which has ultimately left her unable… Read More »
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 »