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Medical Malpractice Claim for 14-Year-Old Boy Comes to a Close
The family of a 14-year-old New York boy who died in 2010 after several years of suffering has received a $45.6 million verdict in a medical malpractice lawsuit. According to court documents, surgeons mistakenly inserted four screws into the boy’s spinal cord during a 2002 procedure, causing his paralysis. When a health care professional makes… Read More »
Recent Motorcycle Accident Highlights Importance of Safety
A recent motorcycle accident on Long Island resulted in the death of a 27-year-old rider, highlighting the importance of safety and awareness for all drivers. The motorcyclist involved in the accident reportedly attempted to make a left-hand turn into a parking lot when he was struck by a minivan headed in the opposite direction. The… Read More »
Nursing Home Aide Accused of Stealing Medication from Patients
When we place a loved one in the hands of a health care facility, we trust that medical professionals and other staff members have the best intentions for our family member. Despite our efforts, sometimes this trust may be violated. Recently, a nursing home aide in New York was arrested for allegedly taking medication from… Read More »
New York Sees Increase in Fatal Construction Accidents
According to recent reports, New York City has seen an increase in fatal construction accidents this year, with as many people dying in these accident already in 2015 as those who passed away in all of 2014. The number of non-fatal construction-related accidents is also on the rise, with 2014 seeing a 24 percent increase… Read More »
Understanding Slip and Fall Accidents
It’s impossible to see a personal injury coming, but by knowing about one of the most common types of accidents, you can be better prepared to avoid a serious injury or take action if one of these accidents occurs. A slip and fall accident is one in which an individual trips or slips on a… Read More »
Most Common Financial Mistakes Made During Divorce
As you go through the divorce process, there are many decisions you’ll need to make that will have a major impact on your finances. You need to be extremely careful with how you make these decisions so that you don’t risk jeopardizing your financial wellbeing. The following are few of the most common financial mistakes… Read More »
Which Actions are Considered Violations of Custody Agreements?
After you have come to a child custody agreement with your former partner or spouse, it’s imperative that you closely adhere to it. But what types of actions could possibly be considered violations of your custody agreement? The following are a few violations to avoid: Refusing visitation. This is among the most common types of… Read More »
Steps to Help You Get Back Custody of Your Children
If you’ve lost custody of your children, chances are a court had reason to believe that your children would be better off in someone else’s custody. Therefore, the only way that you can gain back custody of your children is to demonstrate to the Court that there is a substantial and unanticipated change of circumstances… Read More »
Firm Update: Edward W. Jakubowski, Esq (1939-2015)
We are sad to announce the passing of Edward W. Jakubowski, Esq. Our condolences to his wife, Wanda, and his sons, Eddie (Lisa) and Matthew. If anyone would like information with regard to wake and funeral services, please contact our office. Thank you.
Most Recent Statistics Show Problems with Unpaid Child Support
According to information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there were nearly 15.6 million open child support cases in the United States as of 2013, the most recent year for which there’s complete data available. In those cases, approximately 17 million children needed intervention from the state to get one of their… Read More »