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More than half of all traffic accidents occur at or near intersections. Of these, left-turn collisions are ones most likely to result in serious injuries. Typically, such collisions occur when a driver making a left turn hits or is hit by a vehicle coming from the opposite direction. While it’s common to place the blame… Read More »

Mandatory presumptive mediation is used in New York divorce cases to encourage amicable resolutions outside the courtroom. This process, implemented in 2019 as part of the state’s efforts to streamline the judicial process, requires parties in certain types of civil cases to participate in mediation before their case can proceed to trial. The goals are… Read More »

Among the most catastrophic types of truck accidents on the road are override and underride collisions between tractor-trailers and smaller vehicles. These often result in severe injuries and sometimes fatalities. Litigation over these accidents can be especially complex, requiring lawyers with extensive knowledge and experience. An override collision occurs when a large truck runs over… Read More »

If you are injured in a rideshare vehicle accident, whether as a passenger in an Uber or Lyft vehicle or as a driver or passenger of another vehicle involved, you may wonder about your legal recourse. Understanding the framework of New York law, including no-fault insurance rules and the specific insurance requirements for rideshare drivers,… Read More »

In New York, the obligation of an ex-spouse to pay maintenance (informally known as alimony) may be terminated when the recipient cohabits with a new romantic partner but only under very limited circumstances. There must be evidence that the recipient’s new relationship resembles a marital union where a party holds themselves out as husband and… Read More »

A high-net-worth divorce is generally defined as one in which the spouses have liquid assets valued in excess of a million dollars. These assets often consist of real estate, investments, businesses, luxury items and financial portfolios. High-net-worth individuals include entrepreneurs, corporate executives and individuals with inherited wealth. Their divorces typically involve more intricate financial analysis… Read More »

Falls in nursing homes are disturbingly common, with approximately 50 to 75 percent of residents experiencing such an incident each year. Falls result in about 1,800 deaths annually among nursing home residents. Despite their frequency and severity, only around 57 percent of nursing home falls are reported. This indicates that these falls are even more… Read More »

In New York family law, the status of joint legal custody allows both parents to share the responsibility of making significant decisions about their child’s life. These decisions typically involve important aspects such as education, healthcare and religious upbringing. Unlike sole custody, where one parent has the exclusive right to make these determinations, joint legal… Read More »

Highways in New York are bustling with commercial vehicles whose size and bulk make them susceptible to various types of accidents. These events can have devastating consequences due to the size and weight disparity between large trucks and passenger vehicles.  Common types of truck accidents include jackknife accidents, where the trailer swings out from the… Read More »

In New York, maintaining individual ownership of separately owned assets is vital for spouses who wish to avoid having them classified as marital property during a divorce. New York follows an equitable distribution rule, by which assets acquired during a marriage are subject to fair but not necessarily equal division. Property owned prior to the… Read More »