Your Rights If Your Ceiling Collapses Because of Heavy Rains in New York In late September, New York was inundated with heavy rainfall causing severe flooding throughout the City. The record-setting precipitation also put aging infrastructure to the test, as roofs were battered for hours. In addition to flooding, residents were forced to deal with… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Wrongful Death Lawsuits and Your Right to Sue If your loved one has been killed due to another person’s negligence or wrongdoing, you may be entitled to damages through a wrongful death lawsuit. However, not just anyone can file a wrongful death lawsuit in the state of New York. New York’s Estates, Powers, & Trusts… Read more »
September 26, 2023
At Least 1 Killed, 45 People Injured in Rollover Accident Early on Thursday, September 21st, a bus carrying students rolled over on Interstate 84 in Orange County, New York. The accident took place around 75 miles north of New York City. Tragically, there has been 1 reported death and at least 45 injured. The Details… Read more »
September 21, 2023
Understanding New York’s Safety Laws On November 1st, 2020, New York State implemented a law that mandated using safety belts in all motor vehicles. Under previous law, individuals over 16 didn’t have to buckle up in the backseat. This law, Bill S.4336, signed by Andrew Cuomo, now requires all passengers older than four to buckle… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Understanding Liability in a Crash with Multiple Cars Many car accidents involve just one or two vehicles, but some involve several cars making it challenging to determine liability. In order to determine who was at fault for the accident, you might need to have an independent investigation done. Due to the complexities of multi-vehicle car… Read more »
September 12, 2023
