New York State Law

A Growing Number of Personal Injury Cases Linked to NY Correctional Facilities

March 8, 2016 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

When we think of personal injury claims, it?s usually the typical filings that spring to mind — injuries as the result of car accidents, slip and fall accidents, et cetera. What many people may not be thinking about is what happens in correctional facilities — yet a recent report by The New York Times indicates it?s a growing problem. A Surge in Violence at New York Correctional Facilities According to city comptroller Scott M. Stringer, there?s been a surge in…

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Am I Legally Required to Disclose the Condition of My Home? Why Sellers Should Complete Repairs

March 2, 2016 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

Every house is different, and in the course of everyday life there will be repairs that come up unexpectedly. However, in most states, if the seller is not honest about the condition of their home and the state of repair — or disrepair — then they may be financially liable for repairs and damages, even after the buyer has signed the mortgage and moved in. There are no “lemon laws” for residential homes like there are for vehicles that are…

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New Data Shows Black Women Have Greater Chance of Preterm Births Especially in Connecticut

February 25, 2016 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

A new study has found that black women across the country, and especially in the state of Connecticut, have greater odds of birthing a baby prematurely than white or Hispanic women. The study was reported by the New Haven Register and suggests a troubling connection between race and birth injury rates, which are more common among preterm babies. According to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation’s data from 2014, 12% of births by black women in Connecticut were preterm compared…

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More Than Half of all Older Americans Have Not Created a Will, and Their Children Could be at Risk

February 17, 2016 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

More than half of all American adults are at risk of dying intestate, despite widespread public attention regarding the benefits of executing a will. In the absence of a valid will, each state’s laws govern how the estate will be administered. In general, having a will should help to ensure that decedent’s wishes are honored. A will may be declared invalid in cases of suspected fraud, forgery, or coercion, but having a property executed and witnessed will may help to…

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Why You Should Be Careful With Your Investments

February 3, 2016 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

Securities fraud is also known as stock fraud for investment fraud. In a nutshell, this scheme knowingly invites investors to purchase or sell on the foundations of incorrect information. More often than not the result is loss. Securities fraud can also be when an investor embezzles or manipulates stock or even gives miss information to the public about the financial reports and audits. Other illegal acts from the trading floor are inside your training, front running, Ponzi schemes and downright…

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Estate Planning Maximizs Your Assets and Minimizes Problems

January 28, 2016 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

A study on Caring.com shows that only 33% of Americans have a will. Many people skip estate planning because they believe they don’t have enough assets or the process is too complex. While probate law isn’t a walk in the park, an estate planning lawyer can help you manage the process. If this is your first time doing such a process, you may wonder how to prepare for an estate planning meeting. Luckily, the lawyer will let you know any…

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7 Tips to Getting the Best Personal Injury Settlement

January 25, 2016 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

If you have suffered damages or injuries in an accident caused by another party, you most likely are considering filing an accident bodily injury claim. This tedious process requires you to negotiate with the negligent party or their insurance provider. You can undertake negotiations on your own, but it’s best to hire a personal injury lawyer. If your personal injury attorney has served the negligent party’s insurance provider with a demand letter and the required support documents, the negotiation process…

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Child Custody Cases — Why It Pays to Have a Good Family Law Attorney by Your Side

January 20, 2016 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

Going through a divorce can be a mentally taxing affair for you, and more so for your children. The prospect of separation after being together is often a painful one to contemplate, and certain other aspects of a divorce like protracted legal battles, disputes and child custody certain add to the trauma. If you have recently been in such a situation, the best thing you can do for yourself and your children is to retain the services of a reputed…

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How Can I Avoid the Expense of Going to Court?

January 12, 2016 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

You should have listened to your boss. When you came back from work after a lunch six months ago, you told your boss about the accident that happened as you walked into your favorite restaurant. You ended up with a broken arm because you had tripped on a broken floor tile. The restaurant management send you to the hospital and promised to pay for all of the expenses. How could you have known that all these months later you would…

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3 Roles Court Reporters Play in the Legal System

January 8, 2016 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

What comes to mind when you think of court reporters? Many envision a fast-paced, courtroom environment, where reporters standby cases, breathlessly waiting to write down each detail as it unfolds. And while many court reporters do certainly work in court rooms, that isn’t the only position they can undertake. In fact, many fail to realize that court reporting is an extremely versatile career: 70% of all court reporters actually work outside of court within the United States. So what else…

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