New York residents expect that the buses in the city are safe. After all, these vehicles should be held to a higher standard than other passenger vehicles, considering the fact that they carry significantly more people. Yet, far too often buses are involved in serious...
Numerous deaths caused by those who fail to obey traffic signals
Traffic signals are not a suggestion. They are in place to protect New York motorists and pedestrians. Unfortunately, a recently released article states that the number of deaths associated with running red lights is at the highest point it has been in about a decade....
How to protect your rights after a car accident
Driving around in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and surrounding areas is risky. Regardless of the care you take while driving, another driver's negligence could leave you and your passengers injured and facing medical bills, lost income, and other financial and...
Higher speed limits lead to more fatal car accidents
Most car commercials and advertisements seem to have the same message -- faster is always better. While high speeds might look good in a commercial, they do not look so good for driver safety. According to experts, higher speed limits cause thousands of fatal car...
Are phone mounts harmful or helpful?
These days, our cellphones go pretty much where ever we do. In fact, sometimes they even help us get to our destination. But since these devices were designed to be handheld, they can be dangerous to hold while also trying to steer. To help drivers use their...
When do I have to call the police after an accident?
If you’re caught in a minor fender-bender accident, you may be tempted to ask the other driver not to bother involving the police in it. However, under certain circumstance, it’s illegal not to contact local law enforcement immediately after a car...
Social media can sabotage a personal injury claim
Many people use social media as an outlet to vent their feelings and express opinions. In fact, 77 percent of people in the U.S. have at least one social media profile. Around the world, user engagement is growing. While the Internet is a sure-fire way to connect with...
ELDER ABUSE and ESTATE PLANNING
According to the Center for Disease Control's (CDC's) 2013 report, the life expectancy in the United States was up to an average of 78.8 years. We are living longer lives, and with the "Baby Boomer" generation growing ever closer to the age of retirement, our elderly...
EIGHT FUNDAMENTAL ESTATE PLANNING WORRIES
When clients come to meet with us, they are almost all concerned about their family's welfare if something were to happen to them. This concern isn't unfounded. It is a natural feeling However, even though clients may enter our offices with that central fear in mind,...
The New York Short Form POWER OF ATTORNEY with STATUTORY GIFT RIDER – That DANGEROUS and POWERFUL Document
While the star performer in your Estate Plan is usually the Trust Agreement or the Will that you make in order pass on your hard earned wealth, there is a document we include in all of our Estate Planning packages that, as a supporting player, is incredibly important...