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A worker was killed in an accident that occurred while he was reportedly installing a cesspool at a house in Shoreham in Suffolk County. According to local police and fire officials, the 60-year-old man from Northport died after he was trapped underground in a rubble pile. The accident occurred Saturday, November 18. Officers say the… Read More »

A man from Queens faces two charges of vehicular assault and a count of driving while intoxicated after a single-vehicle accident he allegedly caused resulted in serious injuries to two of his passengers. The accident occurred in Cedarhurst on Tuesday, November 21 at about 1:20 a.m. According to Nassau County Police, the 20-year-old driver lost… Read More »

As you prepare for marriage, there are some questions to consider beyond just whether you are ready to make a lifelong commitment to your partner. Because marriage is a legal contract, there are certain legal issues you and your future spouse should decide together before moving forward. Before your wedding Before you officially get married,… Read More »

Our firm regularly receives certain questions about various topics related to family law, including guardianship. Below are answers to a few of the most frequently asked questions we receive on this topic: Q: What’s the difference between guardianship and adoption? Guardianship establishes a legal relationship between an adult who is not the child’s parent and… Read More »

Anyone is legally allowed to change his or her name at any time. There are several methods for changing your new name, including advising officials and businesses of the change and simply beginning to use it. As long as you are either changing to the name of your new spouse or returning to your maiden… Read More »

After you’ve been involved in a car accident, it’s important to take several steps to collect and preserve as much information as possible in case you need to file an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit. One of those steps is taking photos of the accident site. This can help you preserve evidence even… Read More »

An 80-year-old woman was recently killed while attempting to cross the street at the intersection of Washington Street and Nichols Court in the town of Hempstead. According to reports, the driver fled the scene of the crash and police officers had to conduct a search to locate the individual. The accident occurred shortly before 9… Read More »

Elected officials in the Suffolk County Legislature recently moved to suspend the county’s red light camera program, arguing that safety data is inaccurate because it does not include bicycle and pedestrian accidents at intersections. Two county legislators and four Republican candidates recently held a joint news conference at the intersection of Miller Place Road and… Read More »

Parents, school officials and community members are concerned about a rising trend on Long Island of kids performing dangerous stunts on their bicycles in the middle of city streets. Many residents have complained that these stunts are happening right in the middle of traffic, with some of the bicyclists intentionally riding in front of vehicles…. Read More »

Police in Fort Salonga recently arrested a man who was involved in a car accident that led to the death of a pedestrian on Long Island. The 69-year-old man was charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) after striking the pedestrian, who was walking along Sunken Meadow Road. The accident occurred the afternoon of Friday, September… Read More »