Do you have Underinsurance Coverage in Your Automobile Insurance Policy?
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[...]
Eric Garner Settlement
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[...]
Limousine Accidents in New York
This past weekend, a group of young women were involved in a horrific traffic accident on the North Fork of Long Island. The women, who made the right decision by hiring a limousine to drive them home after an afternoon of wine tasting, were longtime friends who spent the day partaking in a festive summertime tradition.[...]
New York City streets are particularly dangerous for those who bike or ride a motorcycle
On any given day in New York City; taxis, delivery trucks, cars, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians can be seen speeding down or scurrying across the city's streets. For those brave residents who choose to forego more traditional and arguably safer modes of transportation and opt instead to ride a bicycle or motorcycle, their daily commutes can[...]
Please Support the Extension of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act
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[...]
Premises liability and landlord negligence matters often complex
Residents across the U.S. and in large urban cities like New York City, were recently saddened and disturbed to learn of the deaths of six students who were killed when the balcony on which they stood collapsed. Seven other students who were also standing on the balcony at the time the accident occurred also suffered serious[...]
