Criminal terms can quickly become confusing and it is important to have a full understanding of the crime you have been charged with, as well as the penalties that accompany this charge. One of the most common misconceptions is the differences between larceny,...
Year: 2017
When can I expect a settlement check?
One of the questions that people always ask at the first consultation regarding their personal injury lawsuit is about the settlement. When will they get paid? And when they do, how much money will they receive? It is understandable that people want to collect a...
What is no fault insurance?
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident in New York State, there is a chance that you may have sustained serious injuries. New York is a no-fault state, which means that nearly every driver throughout the state is covered that can assist the injured...
What happens if I am charged with child endangerment?
One of the most serious crimes a person can commit are those that put a child in imminent danger. New York State takes crimes against children very seriously and works to hold those who risk the safety of a child in danger. Child endangerment covers a pretty broad...
What is the statute of limitations?
When a person in New York State becomes injured in an accident, there are a number of steps that must be taken in order to have a successful personal injury lawsuit. The most important initial step that must be taken is to file your personal injury lawsuit within the...
What should I know about larceny charges?
When a person is charged with larceny, they are facing serious consequences and a long road ahead. The state of New York takes any sort of theft very seriously. If you’re charged with a larceny charge, oftentimes it’s going to fall into one of two categories: petty...
Independent Medical Examinations
It’s very common that during an automobile accident case, you will have to see what is known as an independent medical examiner. This is a medical examiner who works for the insurance companies, who is there to also determine the type of injuries that you have, and...
What happens if I’m injured in a store?
When a potential client comes into my office and says that they were injured in a store, there are a lot different factors that we need to establish in order to put together a case. We need to determine what caused the person to be injured. If it was a slip and fall...
What should I know if I am facing a gun charge?
One of the worst situations a resident of New York state can end up in is to be charged with illegal gun possession. If you’re facing a gun charge in New York state, you are, or should be, very well aware that that is one of the most serious charges that a person...
What is a Notice of Claim?
When a person becomes injured on someone else’s property because dangerous conditions existed at the time of the accident, they will likely want to bring a lawsuit. A personal injury lawsuit can help you recover compensation for the medical expenses you may face, lost...