Getting around New York City is tough enough when drivers follow the rules and tougher still when motorists break them. Negligent drivers may not intend to cause an accident. However, at-fault drivers are responsible for damages. A 56-year-old Staten Island man recently hit the jackpot. He and his son are sharing a $136 million lottery win. The older winner's share of the lump sum prize is over $38 million, some of which he might have to pay to[...]

Uninsured motorist coverage is mandatory as part of every automobile policy issued in the State of New York. What this means is that if an uninsured vehicle causes injury to a person, that person can recover from their own automobile policy for their injuries and pain and suffering. There are many situations where a negligently operated motor vehicle causes severe injury to a person and has insurance, but it is grossly insufficient to compensate the injured party. This[...]

This week marks the one-year anniversary of the death of Eric Garner, the Staten Island man who died at the hands of New York City police officers for selling loose cigarettes. This episode, claimed to be race-fueled by many, sparked months of racially underscored anti-police protests across the nation. This incident was even more newsworthy due to the fact that this past year was filled with a number of racially-induced crimes and arguments. Almost one year to the[...]

After medical evidence irefutably established that the toxic dust at Ground Zero was causing first responders and those who lived and worked near the site to become sick, Congress finally acted. The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 reopened the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund to first responders and people who lived and/or worked in certain defined exposure areas in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. The Fund compensates for injury, financial and other losses.[...]

Summertime is synonymous with freedom. The kids are out of school, the vacations are abundant and the days feel longer with the sun settling late in the evening, leaving more time after work to partake in those fun summer activities. However, there are a lot of safety concerns to consider when planning a summer outing or supervising your children in the summertime. Summer Camp Summer camp is a rite of passage for many children and teenagers these days.[...]