Victims of defective medical devices often struggle with their injuries, as they can lead to costly rehabilitation and therapy. This is especially true if their cases involve joint replacement, which is an already unpleasant process. Recently, Stryker announced that it would pay at least $1.43 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits from patients who had to have surgery to remove …
Divorce: What Should I Do When My Spouse Does Not Respond?
Our attorneys often see divorce cases where parties are unwilling to cooperate or are not responsive to legal paperwork. As such, there are legal remedies to these situations. In some cases, you can seek a divorce without another person’s participation by filing for a Request to Enter a Default. When this occurs, a court will notify a person that he …
Fatal Bicycle Accidents Increasing Nationally
Sadly, each year, hundreds of Americans die in bicycle accidents and the numbers appear to be growing. According to the Washington Post, using data provided by the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of fatal bicycle accidents involving other vehicles increased by 16 percent from 2010 to 2012. The Post reported that the number of crashes grew from 621 in …
Who Gets to Keep a Pet After a Divorce?
Unfortunately, one of the most common client questions our divorce attorneys run into is “who gets to keep the pets after my divorce?” Sadly, animals are not considered “people”, like children, in the eyes of the court. Rather, they are considered assets, no different from silverware, jewelry, cars or your home. As many people think of their pets as their …
Happy Halloween! Keep Your Children Safe from Pedestrian Accidents
As you celebrate Halloween this Friday, try to stay safe by avoiding drinking and driving and keeping an eye on your children. Remember, children are more prone to pedestrian accidents, especially around the holidays. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children are four times more likely to be involved in pedestrian accidents on Halloween than any …
How Do Finances Contribute to Divorce?
Are you unhappily married? Does the thought of being around your spouse much longer seem too stressful to handle? You should not fret, as each year, thousands of marriages across the United States end divorced. Sometimes, marriages can become intolerable because of issues like finances. In 2012, Psychology Today reported that one of the most significant factors leading to divorce …
Vehicle Accidents: Are Teens More Likely to Drink and Drive?
Sadly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the U.S. Each day, approximately seven teenagers, ages 16 to 19, dies in a vehicle accident in the U.S., as young people are more likely to be involved in crashes. In addition to death, the CDC reported …
KGG’s Paul Goldhamer Named Super Lawyer
The attorneys at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C. are proud to announce that Paul Goldhamer has been named as a 2014 Super Lawyer in the practice areas of family and matrimonial law. According to its website, Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a “rigorous, multiphase rating process.” To gain recognition, a candidate is judged by 12 indicators, including peer recognition and …
Does My Loved One’s Nursing Home Have Adequate Fire Safety Systems?
Have you ever had concerns about the nursing home your family member resides in when it comes to fire safety? Apparently, there are still numerous facilities across the country that have inadequate fire sprinkler systems or are missing protections in general. According to the Associated Press, there are 385 facilities in 39 states that have failed to meet sprinkler requirements …
United Hospice Dancing With Our Stars Gala Scheduled for October 19
As a reminder to our readers, the United Hospice of Rockland’s Gala 2014: Dancing With Our Stars event will be held next Sunday, October 19, starting at 5 p.m. The attorneys at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C. are proud benefactors of the event that raises money for United Hospice, which helps people with serious illnesses. The gala will take place at …