Violence Rises at City Juvenile Detention Centers
- Dec 21 2022
A law passed by Albany lawmakers seems to be causing a grim uptick in violence in New York City’s juvenile detention centers. The Raise the Age law directed the city ...
The Pitfalls of Social Media Use After an Accident
- Nov 30 2022
Whether you are on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, or some combination of all, it remains a basic assumption today that you have some sort of social media presence. Not only ...
When Settlement Negotiations Fall Through
- Nov 28 2022
You’ve been hurt in an accident. Life is immediately turned upside down. You are in pain and struggling to make your medical appointments. Recovery can be frustrating and you may ...
How to Talk to Your Doctor After an Accident (and Why It’s Important)
- Oct 28 2022
Your support system after sustaining an injury in an accident can be critical to your physical, mental, and legal recovery. The team backing you up in the midst of what ...
Who’s to Blame in a Lane Change Accident?
- Oct 18 2022
Once an accident occurs due to one or both vehicles changing lanes, this is aptly referred to as a “lane change accident.” As with all accident cases, it will be ...
Proving Correctional Officer Abuse (Rikers Island)
- Aug 25 2022
Prisoners have a constitutionally protected right against correctional officers using excessive force. They also have rights under the state laws of New York against unlawful assault and battery. Inmate abuse, ...
How to File an Insurance Claim After an Accident
- Jun 16 2022
If you have been injured in an auto accident, there are a few things you should do as soon as possible. You should contact the police and make sure an ...
Insurance Company Recorded Statements
- May 30 2022
After a car accident, it is likely that an insurance company will try to contact you about giving a recorded statement. If this request is made by your own insurance ...
How is Pain and Suffering Calculated in New York?
- Apr 15 2022
If you have been injured in an accident caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries through a personal injury ...
Senior Driver Safety Issues
- Mar 23 2022
Advancing age impacts all of our lives in profound ways. As we get older, there are unique considerations and changes that we must account for. It is no secret that ...