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Can My Personal Injury Settlement be Garnished? If you were injured in an accident, the amount that you win in a settlement can go a long way in paying for your medical bills and other resulting expenses. If you also owe a large debt, however, you might worry about garnishment actions from creditors. You might …
Personal Injury Case When You Are at Fault On a surface level, it seems like one party is always responsible for an accident and the other party is the victim who is left to face hardships as a result of the accident. In reality, when accidents occur in New York, the issue of liability is …
If you suffered sex abuse from a pastor, priest, or any other type of religious figure in New York, you have a right to hold your abuser accountable. It is also critical to understand that recent changes to New York law have widened the types of lawsuits that can be initiated against churches. The following …
Based on statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one million Americans are injured in slip and fall accidents each year. The CDC also divides slip and fall accidents into two categories — elevated falls and same-level falls. Same-levels falls are the most common and result in more injuries …
If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, you have likely had to face many challenges, including the decision about how to best pursue a personal injury claim. Obtaining a settlement that extends to all of the damage you now face is critical, but there are also other critical issues to consider. For one, …
Established in 1957, the Diocese of Rockville Centre in Nassau County, NY, is currently the eighth largest diocese in the country. It retains 392 presidents in active ministry who are responsible for serving approximately 1.5 million baptized Catholics. Despite its size, the diocese announced on October 1, 2020, that it had filed for Chapter 11 …
Getting injured often disrupts the lives of accident victims. If you are injured as the result of another party’s mistake or negligence, it can be even more challenging to deal with the consequences. Once issues like medical bills and lost wages are addressed, a person must deal with things like anxiety and depression that commonly …
The medications that a person can take when pregnant are few. For many years, Zantac made its way onto this list. As a result, expecting mothers who experienced heartburn during pregnancy did not hesitate to reach for Zantac. This decision was motivated in part because Zantac has long been classified as a Category B drug …
For many people, it is an understatement that the COVID-19 pandemic has been life-changing. We still want to engage in yearly traditions like trick or treating this Halloween. A recent Harris Poll suggests that more than 70% of millennial mothers are considering making “the most” of Halloween 2020, while 80% of the mothers questioned expressed …
Cycling alongside traffic is remarkably dangerous, which is why it is a good idea to wear a helmet anytime you get rid of your bike. This does not mean, however, that people who fail to wear helmets and experience traumatic brain injuries in bicycle accidents are not able to obtain compensation. Remember, if you were …
Based on data provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1.3 million people in the United States reside in nursing homes. As the number of senior citizens in this country grows, this number is only likely to rise. It’s up to you to consider all factors and safety precautions when selecting a …
A pedestrian was injured on September 8th when she was hit by a sports utility vehicle while crossing an intersection at New Hyde Park Road in Nassau. According to Nassau County law enforcement, the driver was traveling north on the road and failed to stop in time for the woman, which resulted in a pedestrian …
Accidents can cause great harm to survivors, beyond just physical injuries. Emotional harm caused by accidents can also manifest in life-changing wounds that require a lengthy recovery. If you experienced emotional distress in addition to a personal injury as a result of an accident, a compassionate personal injury attorney can help you fight for the …
If you have been injured in an personal injury accident, hopefully your case will resolve quickly. Sometimes, however, reopening a injury case becomes critical to making sure that adequate compensation can be awarded. The question of whether your case can be reopened depends on the specific details of your case. A knowledgeable personal injury lawyer, …
A peer-review study by the American Association for Cancer Research as well as the American Society of Preventive Oncology examined the connection between H2 antihistamine-blockers, Zantac and breast cancer. The study determined that an increased risk of one type of breast cancer exists in people who have taken the medication Zantac. As an H2 blocker …
The popular Revel moped sharing app recently relaunched in New York City with additional safety protocols in place. New York City Revel riders are now required to complete a 30-question safety training test as well as to take a selfie of themselves wearing a helmet. The New York City Department of Transportation has announced that …
Nursing homes in New York, with restriction, began opening on July 15 for in-person visits. While this is good news, many families with loved ones in nursing homes are concerned that their family members are not receiving quality care in nursing homes. The federal government began providing nursing home ratings to help people select a …
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently signed legislation (S. 4336/A. 6163), which requires all motor vehicle passengers over the age of 16 to wear seat belts whenever they travel in motor vehicles. Currently in New York state, passengers who are 16 years of age or older are only required to wear seat belts when traveling in …
Tropical Storm Isaias caused more than $4 billion in damage in the United States, which makes the storm the most expensive cyclone to impact the northeastern part of the country since Hurricane Sandy in 2012. In addition to the substantial property damage, the storm killed at least five people in the United States. Two people …
A spokesperson for New York City’s Department of Buildings recently commented that in its first five days of enforcing COVID-19 safety protocols, the department issued 88 citations, which included 41 orders to stop work at construction sites. These citations come after the Department’s use of Geographic Information System technology, which integrates compliance data with mapping …
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