Motorcycle riding is a popular pastime in the northeastern corridor, especially during warmer summer months. While a fun and cost-effective means of travel and exploration, motorcycle riding is not without dangers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcycle accidents were responsible for nearly 5,000 deaths in 2015, marking a 8.3 percent uptick over the previous year. Traffic safety …
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Document the Scene: Proving a Slip and Fall Case
A slip and fall usually happens in an instant, taking its victim completely by surprise. If someone is at fault for the accident, it pays to take a few moments to gather evidence that documents the scene. Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman’s slip and fall lawyers in Rockland County and Bergen County see this situation play out again and again; those who …
Attorney Louis B. Gerber Comments on Steam Pipe Explosion Trial in NY Times
A decade ago, a steam pipe explosion near Grand Central Terminal killed one person and injured more than 30 others, causing millions of dollars in property damage. The blast occurred close to the intersection of East 41st Street and Lexington Avenue, propelling a geyser of scalding steam mixed with pavement debris skyward, sending rush hour commuters running for cover. Fast …
Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman Salute Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge For Their Heroic Work
Bergen County Heroes of the Month The Law Office of Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman is proud to support the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge. “One common thread among all the lawyers who work for our office is a passion for animals,” explains founding partner Paul Goldhamer. “We agree with the idea that the morality and the greatness of a society can …
5 Most Common Types of Financial Elder Abuse
Financial exploitation is the most common form of elder abuse, next to neglect and emotional abuse. About 12 percent of the crimes against older Americans involves financial abuse – unauthorized check cashing, coercing the elder to part with property, or diverting guardianship. Each year, senior citizens are swindled out of some $36.5 billion dollars by trusted individuals and caregivers, according …
Gary S. Graifman Awarded 2017 AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubbell
Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, PC is proud to announce that firm partner Gary S. Graifman has once again received the AV Preeminent rating for 2017, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Graifman was first awarded this designation in 2013. Martindale-Hubbell’s AV® certification is considered the benchmark for measuring an attorney’s exceptional skill, experience, and reputation …
What Are PTSD Personal Injury Claims?
PTSD, also known as post traumatic stress disorder, is a psychiatric disorder that sometimes affects people who have witnessed or experienced a traumatic event. When a personal injury victim suffers from PTSD as the result of an accident, it can interfere with daily functioning in ways that make physical and mental recovery even tougher. As a personal injury lawyer at …
Our Support of the YWCA: Building a Stronger Bergen County
Since 1920, the YWCA of Bergen County, New Jersey has tirelessly advanced its mission of empowering women and families, supporting social justice, and eliminating racism. Not only is the YWCA the leading destination for health and fitness programs, but it also operates Bergen County’s only Sexual Violence Resource Center, healingSPACE. Here at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, our personal injury …
What is the Difference between General Damages and Special Damages in a Car Accident Case?
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may suffer many kinds of losses – medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of certain functions, even the ability to take part in some of your favorite activities. Even though the losses can take many forms, judges and juries can only compensate them in one way – with …