Have you experienced injuries because of poor healthcare? You should be aware that you could hold your doctor or provider liable if you have been the victim of medical malpractice. KGG recently obtained a $1.4 million verdict for a 12-year-old girl who was injured during bunion surgery in June 2010 at Nyack Hospital. The jury found that podiatrist Ira Bernstein, …
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Business Co-Ownership and Divorce: What Do I Need to Know?
Are you a successful business owner facing a difficult decision about divorce? Are you scared that you may lose the asset you have worked so hard to keep? The division of marital assets is one of the most complex issues in any divorce case. Things can become heated when complications with investments and business ownership arise. This may be especially …
Simple Tips to Avoid a Pedestrian Accident
Have you ever come close to hitting someone crossing an intersection? Are you a walker who has almost been struck by a vehicle? Do these scenarios haunt you? Remember, because a vehicle weighs significantly more and moves at a faster speed, pedestrian accidents can have devastating consequences leading to death and catastrophic injuries. Each year, thousands of Americans suffer injuries …
Is Facebook Cited in Divorce Cases?
Has your marriage fallen on hard times? Are you contemplating a divorce? Make sure you avoid dragging your dirty laundry into the public arena through avenues like social media. Remember, any information you post online could potentially be used against you in a divorce case. The last thing you want to do is alienate your spouse, or friends and family …
How Can I Drive Safely in Poor Weather?
Do you drive a lot over the winter months? Make sure you stay safe by planning, as poor weather, including snow and ice, can make commutes dangerous. Recently, hundreds of accidents were reported on New Jersey roadways over the weekend of January 17-20 because of issues with icy conditions. The state ended up warning motorists that conditions were poor, advising …
Do Divorces Increase in January?
Why is January known as the ‘Divorce Month’? CNN recently had an interesting story about how divorce inquiries tend to increase over the month, which is why it has gained its nickname. According to the news outlet, between 2008 and 2011, a rise in the number of divorces filed occurred each January, followed by a gradual increase in February before …
Is a School Responsible When a Child is Hurt?
Tragically, on January 7, a seven-year-old boy was killed in an accident in New Milford during a recreational school soccer practice. According to ABC News, a folding table attached to a wall collapsed on and killed the child in Bergen County. The freak accident took place at around 6:30 p.m., at Berkley Street Elementary School, while people were in the …
How Can a Divorce Affect a High-Income Earner?
Remember, if you are a high-income earner, you are going to want to work with a family law attorney with immeasurable experience when you are seeking a divorce. The failure to do this could result in tremendous losses. If you have a remarkable financial portfolio, then you will want your assets distributed as fairly as possible in a divorce, while …
Are Nurse Practitioners as Safe as Doctors?
Have you ever visited a healthcare provider and been shocked when, rather than encountering a doctor, you were treated by a nurse practitioner? You should know that on January 1, the state of New York changed its standard for who can practice medicine, becoming the 19th state in the country to allow nurse practitioners to diagnose, treat and prescribe patients …
Is My Prenuptial Agreement Enforceable?
Our family law attorneys often run into clients asking about the enforceability of a prenuptial agreement during a divorce case. Here is what you should know—the only way you can determine if you are going to be allowed to keep certain assets following a divorce is to seek out expert legal counsel. Remember, any legally binding prenuptial agreement is one …