New York State Law

Family Law Continues to Change, Yet More Reform is Needed According to Advocates

November 17, 2014 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

Going through a divorce is not an easy process, and most couples go through a hard time separating from a person they once loved. The divorce process is complicated, and so it is important to engage a divorce lawyer to take you through the process. Attorneys divorce family law experts know about legal proceedings. Laws vary from country to country, so it’s best to hire a lawyer who understands your state’s laws and court proceedings to keep the divorce process…

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Three of the Zaniest Personal Injury Claims You Won’t Believe Really Happened

November 4, 2014 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

As any and all personal injury attorneys will tell you, there’s always a story to a personal injury claim. Here are a few of the zaniest injuries you won’t believe people actually sought compensation for. Haunted House Horrified Her Heart. In 2000, Cleanthi Peters and her personal injury lawyers sued Universal Studios to tune of $15,000, because the theme park’s haunted house was too scary. According to her personal injury claim, she suffered mental anguish, extreme fear, and emotional distress…

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Criminal Lawyers for Appeals

October 29, 2014 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

According to Forbes, between 2.3% and 5% of convicts in U.S. prisons are innocent. These statistics represent a 5% chance of being wrongfully put behind bars. Although the key concept in criminal law proving the defendant is guilty is beyond reasonable, without a good criminal appeal lawyer, you can easily fall victim to criminal law hypotheticals. If you find yourself on the wrong side of judgment, the best chance you have to stay away from jail is to hire a…

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Three Things You Need to Do After an Accident

September 29, 2014 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

The time after an accident can be very stressful and confusing, but keeping a cool head is essential for making sure that you deal with it appropriately. Here are a few things to keep in mind, that you should be doing right after an accident. Seeking medical attention The first thing you should be doing in the aftermath of any type of accident is seeking medical attention. Even if you feel fine and do not seem to be injured, you…

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The Three Worst Things You Can Do While Driving

September 2, 2014 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

In just one year, more than 2,500 Canadians were killed in car accidents. What is most alarming about this statistic is that many of these deaths could be prevented, and many of them were caused by the choices that drivers made. Making the roads a safer place is something that all drivers can do, and you can help by making sure that you avoid these three things. Be distracted Try to avoid being distracted while you’re driving. If you don’t…

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What to Do When Facing a DUI

August 11, 2014 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

If you’ve ever had to deal with a drunk driving incident, you’ll agree that the consequences can be devastating. Charges for driving under the DUI include jail time, fines, community service, and even license suspension. But despite the severe penalties, drunk driving remains widespread. According to drunkdrivingprevention.com, nearly 1.5 million yearly arrests relate to intoxicated driving. When arrested for this crime, make sure to seek legal counsel from an experienced driving under influence lawyer. A DUI lawyer has the relevant…

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Five Facts About Chapter 7 Bankruptcy You Might Not Know

July 30, 2014 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

Updated 2/4/21 Are you an individual who is unable to pay your debts? Has your company or business been unable to cover its debts? Bankruptcy law definition refers to a legal process from a business or individual who cannot pay their debts and is looking for the debts to be reorganized or discharged by the court. Several factors determine the bankruptcy maximum income. What affects the bankruptcy income limits chapter 7? The state’s income standards define the bankruptcy results on…

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Being A Woman and Going Through Divorce Isn’t Easy

July 25, 2014 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

When you have decided to get a divorce, there’s a whole process ahead of you that has to be followed to make it legal. You’ll need divorce lawyers to represent each of you in court. When you have a lawyer helping you through the process, you need the lawyer to get an affidavit for dissolution of marriage and get it signed and filed with the court. This is an important step in the journey toward a divorce. There’s also a…

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If You’ve Been Injured in a Distracted Driving Accident an Injury Lawyer Can Help

July 24, 2014 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

People are distracted while driving much more often than they should be. People eat on the road, check the radio or their music players, apply make up, shave, talk on the phone, or even try to text while driving, which can be very dangerous. Distracted drivers are three times more likely to get into an accident than drivers who are not distracted. If you’ve been in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence, you’ll need to learn more about…

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Do You Think You Know Crazy? These Car Accidents Will Shock You

July 15, 2014 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

There are more than 5 million auto accidents every year, with a fatal auto accidents occurring approximately once every 13 minutes. Those are some pretty sobering statistics. One of the questions on your mind might be, what is the worst (or maybe even the weirdest) thing that can happen? These drivers made history by inadvertently answering that question. Driving His Car Into A Restaurant Made This Man Hungry “An elderly man got his foot stuck on the accelerator of his…

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