The great majority of professional truck drivers cover tens of thousands of highway miles every year without incident. The large trucks they drive are also safer and more heavily regulated than other vehicles on the road. Nonetheless, collisions between large trucks and other vehicles inevitably result in substantially more damage, injuries and fatalities to the other vehicles and their occupants …
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New Federal Tax Law Will Reshape Alimony in NY and NJ
According to the current federal law, alimony payments – also known as spousal support – are tax deductible for the spouse making the payments. The newly-approved tax bill, however, shifts the tax benefit from the paying spouse to the receiving spouse. This will have a significant effect on divorce proceedings. About the new 2017 tax law On December 22, 2017, …
3 Things You Need To Know About Marijuana Legalization in NJ
New Jersey’s outgoing Governor Chris Christie was not a supporter of marijuana legalization, but observers believe that the new incoming administration will be more amenable to the prospect. State Senator Nicholas Scutari has already introduced legislation to bring legal recreational marijuana to New Jersey. Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman would like to emphasize to all of its New York and New …
NYC Pedestrian Deaths Fall in 2017, But Remain a Problem
Year after year, New York City remains the most walkable city in the nation, according to Walk Score. The personal and regional benefits of a pedestrian-accessible city are continually tempered, however, with a tradition of triple digit pedestrian deaths each year. One major thoroughfare has contributed significantly to the number of deaths in the past but city officials have shown …
3 Reasons Custody Agreements Are Revised
Custody and visitation agreements aren’t set in stone. While it’s absolutely essential to abide by the terms of the decree while it’s in effect, it is possible to ask the court to change the terms. Either parent may consult a divorce lawyer to discuss child custody modifications, but there must be a compelling reason and evidence to prove these changes …
10 Examples of Irreconcilable Differences in Divorce Cases
In New Jersey, which allows no-fault divorce proceedings, many couples cite irreconcilable differences as justification for their split. As the term implies, irreconcilable differences is an inability for two married people to resolve disagreements or differing opinions, leading to a hostile and unhappy relationship. In such situations, where marriages are broken beyond any hope of repair, couples may agree that …
U.S. Maternal Mortality Rates on the Rise
How can a medically and technologically-advanced first-world country have one of the world’s highest maternal morbidity rates? According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, some 50,000 expectant or new mothers suffer life-threatening complications in the U.S. every year, many of which leave them emotionally traumatized, infertile and financially devastated. A 2015 study published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology found that …
4 Signs Your Brakes Are Failing
Drivers and passengers put a lot of faith in the brake system of their vehicle, whether it is a 4,000 pound car or minivan or an 80,000 pound eighteen wheeler. The brake system is one of the most important safety mechanisms on the road and it plays a crucial role in preventing tragedies. You can do your part to keep …
KGG Wishes You a Safe Holiday Season and Reminds You to Drink Responsibly
Whether you are celebrating Hanukkah or Christmas, or just enjoying the festive time of year, tis’ the season to be jolly with family, friends and loved ones. And there’s no better way to embrace the holiday spirit than a festive cocktail featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients! But before you whip up a batch of spiked eggnog, the NY & NJ car …
Top 3 Winter Road Hazards
As it gets cold in the winter, road hazards increase. Snow, blizzard conditions, sleet, ice, black ice — all can be dangerous and even fatal on our New York and New Jersey highways. Prepare Your Car and Watch Weather Reports To stay safe this winter, be sure your car is prepared for winter. Have antifreeze checked regularly. Make sure your …