New York City residents who use public transportation regularly, expect a safe and relatively uneventful ride when they have to commute around the city. The MTA is actually an excellent option when you consider the world famous congested traffic of [...]
Intersections can be dangerous places. People cross them all the time and probably do not think twice about the risk they are taking. In a recent accident, two children were tragically killed in a Brooklyn intersection, while several others were [...]
Age and Child CustodyYou have probably been told that once a child turns 13, they will automatically be able to decide who they are going to live with. Regardless of whether a child is 3 or 13, their wishes will be taken into consideration when [...]
Child custody cases are never easy. They are emotionally draining and often take years to settle. Consider the case of Friederwitzer Vs. Friederwitzer, a landmark case from the early 1980s that gave custody to the father, a rare outcome in those [...]
Pets and Divorce Pet custody is a hot topic among divorcing couples today. Many people are afraid that they will never see their pet again after they go through a divorce. It is important to note that judges do not treat pets the same [...]
New York is crowded, busy and can be a dangerous place for pedestrians. People are at risk of being struck every day, especially children and the elderly. If you or a loved one have been injured, you should contact a Brooklyn pedestrian accident [...]
Not only is divorce an often unfortunate and significant life event, but it is also a complicated area of legal practice. Divorce can turn into an intense legal battle where each side attempts to get as much as possible, or they try to give as [...]
A car accident can cause you a great deal of injury and lead to major disruptions in your life. Even if the injuries you suffered are not life threatening, you might have to spend days or weeks in the hospital. You will then have to pay the expenses [...]
There is a time limit for virtually all legal actions. These laws are known as a statute of limitations. Wait one day past the deadline and a case is lost forever. Personal injury claims in New York are no different. Brooklyn personal injury [...]