Sadly, each year, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, hundreds of people are killed in large bus accidents while more than 8,000 people are injured. While accidents involving buses are not as common as other crashes, aside from death, they can lead to broken bones, spinal cord injuries and brain injuries. This is because …
Viacom Settles NY Intern Lawsuit for $7.2 Million
Last fall, we discussed in our blog how there were a number of class action lawsuits making headlines over intern pay. Remember, legally, unpaid internships are a complex subject. If you are an intern, the company you are providing your services to is required to provide you with an enriching and educational experience that you can fall back on later …
Are There Positives For Children of Divorce?
A couple of weeks ago in our blog, we discussed tips for speaking to your children about a divorce. Remember, a divorce can be an emotional struggle for all of the parties involved—there is no sugarcoating this. However, this does not mean that the dissolution of your marriage cannot lead to better things. If you are in a marriage where …
Should I Contact an Attorney After a Workplace Accident?
Did you know that you have rights in New York and New Jersey if you are injured in a workplace accident? When you acquire a serious personal injury in any work setting, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. Each state has its own laws about qualifications and how much workers’ compensation benefits are paid out. To determine if you …
Will a Divorce Affect My Credit Score?
Are you worried that a divorce may hurt your credit score? It is true that in some circumstances, your credit can take a hit following a divorce. This is because many relationships involve joint credit accounts, which are closed following the dissolution of a marriage. Remember, sadly, if you are a joint owner, cosigner or an authorized user on a …
Is Rockland County Investing in Rail Crossing Technology?
Officials in Rockland County say that they are moving to install new technology at train crossings to make them safer for drivers. As we have reported in our blog, there have been several high-profile train accidents in New York over the last two years. The upgrade comes after six people were killed on February 3 in Westchester when a Metro-North …
How is Intellectual Property Divided in a Divorce?
We often talk about businesses, financial accounts and properties in our blog when we discuss the division of marital assets during a divorce case. However, it should be noted that other items could be thought of as assets and be potentially divided. This includes the rights to intellectual property like music catalogues, published work and/or other forms of art and …
Can I File a Third-Party Claim After a Construction Accident?
If you are ever involved in a workplace or construction accident that results in serious injuries, it may be in your best interest to speak to an attorney. Keep in mind, when a serious personal injury occurs at a construction site, you may qualify for financial compensation related to your accident through a lawsuit. This is in addition to potential …
Can I Modify a Divorce Agreement?
Are you recently divorced? Has your former spouse sold a business or asset for far more than what it was valued for when your divorce agreement was finalized? You should know that you might have some options when it comes to seeking a post-divorce modification. Sadly, many people are unfamiliar with divorce modification. An important thing to remember is that …
KGG Recovers $690,000 for Motorcycle Accident Victim
Recently, attorney Barry Kantrowitz successfully settled a serious motorcycle accident case just prior to the commencement of jury selection in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The 26-year-old injured rider sustained severe multiple fractures to his leg and hip when an 18-wheeler truck turned left across his path on a local roadway. Despite some witnesses who alleged that the motorcycle was traveling …